At the heart of our operations, logistics is the powerhouse that ensures thousands of products journey seamlessly to millions of customers every day. We meticulously plan for everything, from barbecue weekends to Sunday roasts, catering for all occasions. Insight and data drive our decisions, but it's our sharp judgment that sets us apart. We are the first to identify and address any issues or ambiguities. We are constantly evolving, and we need individuals who champion change, inspire others, and excel in collaboration and communication. If you're ready to make a big impact, join us and let's achieve great things together!

What You’ll be doing

• Manage and develop the nightshift team through ongoing coaching and feedback to deliver outstanding results
• Implement and embed continuous improvement initiatives to enhance site and centrally driven processes
• Accountable for overseeing van resource allocation, stock inventory, and maintenance to ensure efficient operations
• Respond to customer demands and volume changes by flexing overnight operational resources to meet targets
• Ensure compliance with legal and safety frameworks while being accountable for managing recruitment and headcount requirements

What makes a great Shift Manager (Nightshift)

• Leadership experience in managing a team of managers and team members within a unionised environment
• Proven track record in handling multi-drop delivery and customer final mile delivery operations.
• Experienced in delivering on KPI performances to meet budgetary requirements and achieve an optimum cost to serve
• Possesses management skills that engage and motivate colleagues at all levels
• Capable of responding to customer demands and fluctuations at pace, ensuring the efficient delivery of a first-class service

Working for us has great rewards

We truly value our colleagues and provide market-leading benefits and training to reflect that:

• Discount card – 10% off at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu, and Habitat after four weeks, increasing to 15% discount at Sainsbury’s every Friday and Saturday
• Free food and hot drinks - provided for Colleagues in all our Warehouses
• Generous holiday entitlement - based on the hours you work, plus maternity and paternity leave
• Pension – we’ll match between 4-7.5% of your pension contributions
• Sainsbury’s share schemes – buy Sainsbury’s shares at discounted prices
• Shopping discounts – special offers on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers and more
• Wellbeing support – including free access to our Employee Assistance Programme which is a confidential service providing support and guidance on a wide range of issues