Shift Manager

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Shift Manager

40 Hours

Internal

Shift Pattern - Tuesday to Friday 06:00 - 14:00 & Saturday 10:00 - 18:00.

We're looking for a dynamic, Warehouse Shift Manager to take charge of operations, inspire a high-performing team, and keep everything moving seamlessly from goods-in to dispatch. This is more than just managing a shift, it's about driving performance, championing safety, and making a real impact on how we deliver for our customers every single day. If you thrive in a fast-moving environment and are ready to lead from the front, this is a fantastic opportunity to make meaningful impact.

Your purpose will be to ensure organised, controlled, efficient and profitable operations within the depot, in order to provide a high quality service to the customer, whilst working within the constraints of company policy and relevant legal requirements

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure food safety, quality, legality and integrity are upheld and promoted as a food safety culture
• Ensure that audits are completed in all area of the business to ensure quality, environment and food safety standards are maintained
• Maintain effective operations through the effective use of process management
• Ensuring high standards of customer service throughout all areas of responsibility
• The control of goods receipt, replenishment, ferrying, customer order processing and despatch operations
• The control of all ancillary operations affecting the quality of service provision
• The control of stocktaking/checking/maintenance systems and procedures- includes results
• The control of building maintenance works
• The implementation and maintenance of depot hygiene operations
• Assist in setting and measuring department KPI's
• Maintaining high levels of security within all areas of responsibility
• The control of staff performance via implementation and supervision of PBR schemes
• Controlling the purchase, use and maintenance of all equipment, plant and machinery
• Overseeing direct reports in relation to all aspects of performance and development in line with leadership competencies

Please download the job description for detailed role resposibilities.

About us:

At A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd, we're proud of our heritage, but even more excited about our future. What started in Wolverhampton in 1917 as a small, family-run grocery store has grown into one of the UK's largest privately owned businesses, employing over 5,000 people and generating a turnover of £1.2 billion. We combine the strength of a global brand, while maintaining the values of a family business. We're constantly evolving, always looking for new and better ways to serve our customers and support our colleagues, making this an exciting place to build your career.

Today, we operate at the heart of communities across the UK, with 243 SPAR convenience stores and a thriving business spanning retail, food service, and wholesale distribution. Food and drink remain at the core of everything we do, driving our passion for quality, innovation, and exceptional customer experiences.

SPAR is the world's largest international food retail chain, encompassing more than 13,800 stores in 48 countries. With more than 2,600 stores and a turnover in excess of £3 billion, SPAR is also the UK's leading convenience store group. Being a 'symbol' group means that individual SPAR members retain their independence but enjoy the many benefits of being a part of a global brand.

Inclusive environment: as a Disability Confident Committed employer we are dedicated to creating a fair, inclusive workplace for all. We offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role.