Shift-Leaders for hire in Wakefield
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Most popular skills
Leadership8%Communication Skills7%Organisational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED58%Vocational or technical training18%Bachelor's degree11%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%6-10 years20%Less than a year10%Current company
TescoCosta Coffee
KFC
Time at current job
2-5 years43%Less than a year29%1-2 years14%
Browse Indeed's database of 582 profiles for Shift-Leaders in Wakefield
Last updated: 24 Sept 2026
Shift Leader: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Wakefield: £37,157 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £26,307 – £52,483 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Shift Manager
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Café ExperienceTeam ManagementTeam LeadershipCoffee Chain ExperienceDecision MakingSupervising Experience+1 moreSkills
LeadershipBusiness CoachingBarista ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceShift Manager
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftPallet Truck OperationEmergency Spill Response and Clean-UpHand Pallet Truck LoadingCompactorsMechanical Engineering+9 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsRota CoordinationEnglishVolunteer Project Leader
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
CoachingHACCPSports CoachingSports and Fitness Instruction ExperienceFood SafetySkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceBarista ExperienceOrganisational SkillsSustainability StrategiesSupport Worker
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsPhone EtiquetteTime ManagementMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingTeam Leader
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 in Health & Social CareNVQMathsLevel 2 in Health & Social CareEnglishSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsStaff TrainingRisk AnalysisRisk AssessmentTraining & DevelopmentSection Leader (night shift)
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
NVQCustomer ServiceTeam LeadershipITProcess ImprovementSkills
Time ManagementManagementTeam ManagementMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity Software
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What's the average time to fill a shift leader role?
The average time to fill a shift leader role is 43 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do shift-leaders tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a shift leader include: leadership, communication skills and organisational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for shift-leaders?
Common licenses or certifications for shift-leaders include: Car up to 3 5 Tonnes, Driving Licence and NVQ.
What are some job titles related to shift-leaders?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to shift-leaders include: shift manager, transport team leader and support worker.
What level of education is common for a shift leader?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a shift leader in Wakefield, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a shift leader?
Most shift-leaders have 10 years of professional experience.
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