Night Shift Manager

Are you an experienced Night Shift Manager, Warehouse Manager or Operations Supervisor who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys leading teams to deliver outstanding operational performance?
We are working with a leading international organisation within the professional equipment and media production sector, who are looking for a confident, hands-on Night Shift Manager to take ownership of overnight operations at their European headquarters.
This is a critical role responsible for ensuring equipment flows efficiently through the business, stock remains highly accurate and the operation is fully prepared for the following day's activities.
The Role As Night Shift Manager, you will take full ownership of the performance, people and operational standards across the night shift.
You will lead teams across equipment control and equipment operations, ensuring workloads are completed accurately, safely and on time.
Your responsibilities will include:

Taking overall ownership of night-shift operational performance
Leading and developing Equipment Supervisors, Technicians, agency staff and trainees
Managing staffing levels, workloads and priorities throughout the shift
Driving zero shortages and maximum stock accuracy
Ensuring scanning, returns and double-scanning procedures are consistently followed
Identifying and prioritising urgent equipment, including repairs, shortages, sub-hires and new stock
Removing operational bottlenecks and resolving issues quickly
Ensuring equipment and departments are fully prepared for the early shift
Maintaining accurate inventory and tracking information
Investigating stock anomalies and ensuring appropriate corrective action
Working closely with the Equipment Manager and departmental supervisors
Ensuring returns areas are controlled and operating efficiently
Maintaining high quality-control standards across equipment prepared for dispatch
Preparing clear priorities and handovers for the following day People Leadership As a first-line manager, you will be responsible for creating a positive, accountable and high-performing night-shift culture.
You will:

Conduct regular 1-2-1s and performance reviews
Provide clear feedback and support development
Manage absence and holiday processes
Conduct return-to-work interviews
Support training and competency development
Lead investigations where required
Manage conflict effectively
Deliver regular toolbox talks
Ensure team members understand and follow operational and safety standards Health & Safety Health and safety is a key part of the role.
You will lead by example and be responsible for:

Carrying out regular H&S walk-rounds
Promoting a strong safety culture across the night shift
Ensuring compliance with manual handling procedures
Maintaining safe storage and mechanical handling standards
Acting as ICO1 during emergency evacuations
Ensuring company safety procedures are consistently followed About You We are looking for an experienced people manager with a strong background in warehouse, logistics, equipment, distribution or operational environments.
You will ideally have:

Proven first-line management experience
Experience managing teams in a fast-paced operational environment
Strong personnel management and conflict-resolution skills
Experience managing performance, absence and development
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Strong attention to detail, particularly around stock accuracy and operational processes
A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement
Good IT skills and confidence using Microsoft Office
Experience with warehouse, inventory or asset management systems
Experience using systems such as RT Pro would be advantageous
Experience with Microsoft Teams
The flexibility to work overtime and occasional weekends when required Working Hours & Benefits This is a 40-hour-per-week night-shift position, operating on a rotating shift pattern between 7:00pm and 7:00am, including some weekend work.
The role offers a competitive salary plus a Night Shift Allowance and regular overtime opportunities.
Benefits include:

Competitive salary
Night Shift Allowance
Overtime opportunities
25 days' holiday + bank holidays
Private medical insurance
Pension scheme
Life insurance
Annual discretionary bonus The Opportunity This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Night Shift Manager, Warehouse Manager, Operations Supervisor or Distribution Manager to take ownership of a high-profile overnight operation within an established international organisation.
If you are a hands-on leader who can motivate teams, drive stock accuracy, solve operational problems and maintain high standards under pressure, we'd like to hear from you