Job Description

Company presentation

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Once started as a local Dutch and Belgium logistics provider for companies in the fashion industry, we have grown into an award-winning international 3PL logistics company serving many renowned brands across various consumer goods industries. We leverage our experience and knowledge built over many years, passed from team member to team member, and expanded our activities ever since. Despite our growth and substantially larger business size, we have always kept our spirit of an agile entrepreneur, drive to excel, passion for logistics and culture of putting people first since 1862.


Do you believe your work can make a difference in other people's lives and contribute to an organisation's and its customers' success? At Bleckmann, we do. Do you want to become part of an international and diverse team? If the answer is yes, then Bleckmann might be the right fit for you.

Are you looking for a new challenge and next step in your career? We are currently looking for a Shift Manager to join our Team in Lutterworth, Leicestershire until 31st December, 2025 as a fixed term contract. Monday - Friday, 16:00 - 00:00 (with support at weekends during peak periods) with a salary 34,000 - 39,000 depending on experience.

Function

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To be responsible for ensuring the effective and efficient working of a number of teams over the course of a shift, across all activities related to Client Order Fulfilment.

Key tasks

To ensure the right resources are available to successfully complete all tasks related the fulfilment processes, i.e. people, equipment, consumables etc

To ensure the right processes are in place and adhered to, to maximise efficiency and exceed client expectations in terms of quality and accuracy

To set and meet high standards in terms of hygiene and Health and Safety, managing breaches in line with Company policy

To set and meet stretching KPIs to maximise profitability

To build meaningful relationships with the Clients

To proactively identify problems and resolve these problems with minimum disruption to service

Profile

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Business Expertise

You build your knowledge of our business model, both globally and locally You know how and where you fit in the model and how you contribute to it. You achieve your business targets, personally and through your team.

Operational Focus

You consistently deliver core processes and operational benefits through your team with a keen focus on continuous improvement.

Personal Development

You have a strong awareness of your development needs. You seek out feedback; take ownership and are intentional about pursuing stretching development opportunities. You reflect on your learning to continually improve. You own and drive your personal development plan. You motivate and support your team to do the same.

Inspirational Leadership

You clearly communicate and engage effectively with others across all levels and have credibility in your delivery. You are a role model for the values and lead by example. You are highly visible to your team and demonstrate integrity.

Influence

You adapt your style to suit your audience to gain buy-in. You influence your team/peer group and upwards. You know your relevant internal contacts and actively engage with them.

Outward Focus

You keep up to date with external developments relevant to your role. You use your external awareness of best practice to support decision making and continuous improvement. You bring fresh thinking to develop personal, team and functional performance.

Decision Making

You use knowledge and judgement to make positive decisions and understand the impact of your both within and outside of the function. You take ownership, and see things through, even in areas of ambiguity. You involve your team in the decision-making process to get the best outcome.

Proposal

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Our people are at the heart of what we do. They are critical to our client's successes and without a doubt, to our success also. This is why we offer a range of benefits including:


Competitive salary 33 days annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays 4 x salary life insurance Competitive pension scheme Retail and Various Discounts via a Benefits Platform Health and Well-being initiatives (EAP, OH, Wellbeing hub via a benefits platform) Social Events Exclusive Client Discounts On site parking

Additional information

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We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising the successes of our teams. We are proud of our accreditations including Healthy Workplaces Leicestershire and we are Disability Confident Committed as part of the Disability Confident Scheme and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.


If you wish to know more about the role or discuss accommodations within the recruitment and selection process, please contact:

nicola.mccluskey@bleckmann.com