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