Warehouse Operations Manager

Job description

First Line Manager (FLM) Contract Opportunity x 6

Location: Manton Wood, Worksop Duration: 4 Months Start Date: ASAP

Employment Type: Contract IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Shift Patterns: Days, Afternoons and Nights

Daily Rate: Circa £200- £250 per day (umbrella inside IR35)

The Opportunity

Our client is seeking experienced First Line Managers (FLMs) to support a major warehouse operation at Manton Wood, Worksop. This is an urgent requirement with multiple positions available across a range of shift patterns.

We are looking for individuals who can hit the ground running in a fast-paced warehouse and logistics environment, providing leadership to operational teams while ensuring safety, productivity, service and quality standards are maintained.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage warehouse operatives on shift.
• Drive operational performance against KPIs and service targets.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures.
• Manage team performance, attendance and engagement.
• Coordinate daily operational activities to meet customer requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the warehouse.
• Deliver effective shift handovers and communication across teams.

Essential Experience

• Previous experience working as a First Line Manager, Shift Manager or Operations Manager within a warehouse, logistics or distribution environment.
• Proven ability to lead operational teams within a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Strong understanding of warehouse processes and operational performance metrics.
• Excellent communication and people management skills.
• Ability to work on-site and commit to the required shift pattern.

Desirable Experience

• Experience within large-scale FMCG, retail or distribution operations.
• Knowledge of warehouse management systems and continuous improvement methodologies.

Shift Availability

Candidates must be available to work one of the following shift patterns:

• Days: 06:00 - 14:00
• Afternoons: 14:00 - 22:00
• Nights: 22:00 - 06:00

Location

Candidates should be based within commuting distance of Worksop or be willing to travel to site for their allocated shifts.

Why Apply?

• Immediate start available.
• Long-term contract opportunity.
• Opportunity to work within a leading logistics operation.
• Multiple vacancies and shift options available.
• Fast interview and onboarding process.

If you have warehouse leadership experience and are available at short notice, we'd like to hear from you.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Worksop

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

12-09-2026

Profession type

Logistics jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English