Part of the Culina Group, Great Bear is a leading 3rd party UK logistics business providing nationwide dedicated and shared user warehousing and distribution solutions for international blue chip clients.

At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged and inspired!

Joining Great Bear as a Warehouse Shift Manager you will be responsible for managing teams within the Warehouse whilst motivating employees.  You will ensure all aspects of Health & Safety within the Warehouse are maintained and product is picked and dispatched to the highest standard in order to meet set KPI’s.

This is a 6 month Fixed Term Contract

Shifts: Any 5 in 7, days 

Key Duties:

• Leading a team of Team Leaders and General Warehouse Operatives in their daily workload.
• Ensuring that orders are picked, marshalled, unloaded and loaded in line with Customer specifications.
• Carry out daily inspections of the work place.
• Complete and Carry out Personal Development Plans for all members of their team.
• Ensure that a high standard of Health & Safety is adhered within the working environment.
• Communicating regularly with Team Leaders/Senior Managers regarding any issues that may arise within the warehouse.
• Manage the team’s performance in line with KPI’s as required.
• Adhere to Hygiene policy ensuring that the companies waste management program is adhered too and that we remain BRC compliant.
• Ensure that is adequate support for the picking, marshalling, cleaning, goods-in, pallet checking teams at all times.

• Attention to detail/accuracy.
• Computer Literate in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook.
• Ability to work as part of a team or as standalone.
• Conscientious and reliable.
• Flexible attitude.
• Strong and effective communicator at all levels.
• The ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure.
• Effectively prioritise work load in order to meet set deadlines.
• Have a good working knowledge within a Warehouse and Logistics operation.
• Be proactive and able to make decisions.
• Work and communicate effectively across multi functional depts.

What you get in return:

• Competitive basic salary
• Competitive holidays
• Bonus
• Private health care
• Life assurance
• Pension Scheme
• Retail discounts

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a personable and growing business with plenty of opportunities and a great team.

When our staff have passion for what they do they work with more care and attention which is reflected to our clients, Click APPLY NOW to #JoinOurWinningTeam and begin your career today!