Location: Hull
Hours: Sunday - Thursday | 22:00 - 06:00
Shift Pattern: Night Shift (on‑site)
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Night Shift Warehouse Team Leader to take ownership of overnight operations within our high‑volume distribution facility in Hull. This is a critical leadership role requiring a confident, resilient manager who is comfortable making people‑management and HR‑related decisions independently due to limited overnight support.
You will lead a team of approximately 25 warehouse operatives, acting as the senior on‑shift contact for operational delivery, Health & Safety, staffing, and employee issues. This role is ideal for someone with strong hands‑on experience managing performance, sickness, conduct, and staffing levels in a warehouse or logistics environment.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Leadership
Lead night‑shift warehouse activity to ensure productivity, quality, and accuracy targets are achieved
Plan workloads and staffing levels to meet daily volume requirements
Monitor operational performance and take corrective action where required
Escalate risks, delays, or service issues appropriately
People Management & HR Responsibility
Take full responsibility for day‑to‑day people management on the night shift
Manage staffing levels, including allocation of labour, skill coverage, and absence cover
Proactively manage sickness absence, lateness, and attendance issues in line with company policy
Conduct performance management conversations, including informal coaching and formal improvement actions
Handle disciplinary matters, including fact‑finding, investigations, note‑taking, and initial hearing stages where required
Address conduct and behavioural issues promptly and professionally
Ensure consistent, fair, and compliant application of HR policies in the absence of immediate HR support
Maintain accurate records of absences, performance issues, and disciplinary actions
Liaise with HR during day shifts to ensure follow‑up actions are completed
Health & Safety
Maintain full accountability for Health & Safety standards during night operations
Conduct regular safety checks and ensure safe systems of work are followed
Respond to accidents, incidents, and near‑misses, taking immediate action where required
Ensure accurate reporting and documentation of H&S matters
Team Engagement & Development
Lead by example, setting clear standards for behaviour, attendance, and performance
Deliver shift briefings, toolbox talks, and effective handovers
Coach, train, and develop team members to improve engagement and capability
Support new starters, temporary staff, and agency workers during night shifts
Collaboration & Reporting
Work closely with day‑shift leadership to ensure continuity across the operation
Provide detailed shift handovers covering staffing, performance, incidents, and HR matters
Contribute ideas to improve efficiency, engagement, and safety
Experience & Skills Required
Essential
Proven experience as a Warehouse Team Leader or Supervisor in a fast‑paced distribution or logistics environment
Strong hands‑on experience managing people, including:
Staffing and labour allocation
Sickness and absence management
Performance management and capability concerns
Disciplinary processes and conduct issues
Confidence operating with limited HR or senior management support, particularly on night shifts
Solid working knowledge of warehouse operations and procedures
Strong understanding of Health & Safety requirements within a warehouse environment
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to handle sensitive conversations professionally
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Ability to prioritise and make sound decisions under pressure
Basic IT skills (WMS, reporting tools, Microsoft Office)
Desirable
Experience leading night‑shift teams
Previous involvement in formal investigations or disciplinary hearings
Experience managing agency or temporary labour
Familiarity with HR policies and employment best practice
What We Offer
Competitive salary
Bonus scheme
20% night‑shift premium
32 days holiday, including bank holidays
Excellent pension scheme with up to 8% employer contribution
Opportunity to take real ownership and develop leadership capability
Why Join Us?
This role offers genuine responsibility and autonomy. You'll be trusted to lead, make decisions, and manage people effectively overnight in a business‑critical operation. If you are a strong, confident leader who thrives on accountability and people management, we want to hear from you.
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Salary description
£32000.00 - £38000.00 per year