Shift Leaders for hire in Wakefield
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Most popular skills
Leadership8%Communication Skills7%Organisational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED65%Vocational or technical training14%Master's degree11%Years of experience
6-10 years50%More than 10 years40%Less than a year10%Current company
KFC
Costa Coffee
Brenntag
Time at current job
More than 5 years50%2-5 years33%1-2 years17%
Browse Indeed's database of 602 profiles for Shift Leaders in Wakefield
Last updated: 18 Oct 2026
Shift Leader: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Wakefield: £36,388 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £27,455 – £48,228 yearly
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Front of House Shift Leader
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
DrivingDriving LicenceSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceBar ServiceBartendingShelter maintenance
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
OCRFirst AidNEBOSHFirst Aid CertificationCPRCSCS Green Card+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsCustomer ServiceComputer LiteracyMicrosoft Office SuiteEmail SoftwareMicrosoft OfficeTeam Leader
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceFirst Aid CertificationForklift LicenceSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsDecision MakingPerformance ManagementOccupational Safety Regulation ComplianceLogisticsSection Leader (night shift)
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
NVQCustomer ServiceTeam LeadershipITProcess ImprovementSkills
Time ManagementManagementTeam ManagementMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareShift Skilled Development Manager
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Reach Truck Licence – Any Recognised UK ProviderCounterbalance Forklift Truck Operator CertificationForklift LicenceSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementResource AllocationRota CoordinationTeam Leader
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Counterbalance Forklift Truck Operator CertificationForklift LicenceCounterbalance Forklift Truck OperationSkills
LeadershipSafe Systems of Work (SSOW)Workplace Hazard ReportingEHSManagementPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE) Use
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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 46 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: Driving Licence, First Aid Certification and Forklift Licence.
What are some job titles related to shift leaders?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to shift leaders include: team leader, shelter maintenance and shift supervisor.
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 11 years of professional experience.
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