Logistics Shift Manager
LOCATION: Wolverhampton, West Midlands
SALARY:
AM/PM Rotating Shift: £45,730 per annum (£24.09 per hour)
Permanent Nights: £51,967 per annum (£27.38 per hour)
HOURS: 36.5 hours per week | 2-shifts rotating and static nights
THE ROLE
We are a leading automotive manufacturing business based in Wolverhampton, looking for two experienced Logistics Shift Co-ordinators to join our team.
This is a hands-on leadership role with full ownership of logistics operations across your shift. You'll ensure materials are in the right place at the right time to keep production running without disruption, while driving safety, delivery performance and continuous improvement.
You will report to the Material Service Manager and ultimately the Logistics Manager.
We have two vacancies:
1 x AM/PM Rotating Shift (includes 10% shift allowance)
1 x Permanent Nights (includes 25% shift allowance)
Please note: a 15–30 minute handover before/after each shift is expected as part of the role. Overtime is available for covering additional shifts, weekend work, etc.
WHAT'S ON OFFER
AM/PM Rotating Shift: £45,730 per annum (£24.09 per hour)
Permanent Nights: £51,967 per annum (£27.38 per hour)
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Overtime opportunities available (weekend work, shift cover, etc.)
Hourly paid role — shift allowance and overtime on top of your basic rate
Be part of a business actively investing in its logistics structure and people
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Take full responsibility for logistics operations during your shift
Conduct pre-shift briefings covering safety, KPIs and plant communications
Supervise and direct Team Leaders and Lead Ops, ensuring standards are maintained
Deliver robust shift handovers including a full plant walk and shift report
Monitor performance against KPIs and take immediate corrective action
React quickly to shortages, delivery issues and production changes
Manage MHE maintenance and compliance planning
Maintain 5S standards across the logistics area
Communicate effectively with support departments to prevent and resolve issues
Support customer liaison and delivery protection to avoid short shipments
Drive continuous improvement and problem-solving activity
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Essential:
Experience within a logistics or warehouse environment
Strong people management and team leadership skills
Relevant MHE licences (counterbalance, reach truck, VNA/combi)
Excellent communication and decision-making skills under pressure
GCSE English and Mathematics (or equivalent)
Desirable:
Background in automotive manufacturing (1st tier preferred)
SAP or similar WMS/ERP system experience
Proven track record of working to tight production and delivery constraints
THE ENVIRONMENT
You'll be working in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing facility operating tugs, counterbalance trucks, reach trucks, combi trucks and VNA (very narrow aisle) equipment.
SALARY BREAKDOWN
Basic rate for both roles: £21.90 per hour (£41,573 per annum / 36.5 hrs per week)
AM/PM Rotating Shift:
Basic rate: £21.90 per hour
Plus 10% shift allowance: £2.19 per hour
Total: £24.09 per hour (~£45,730 per annum)
Permanent Nights:
Basic rate: £21.90 per hour
Plus 25% shift allowance: £5.48 per hour
Total: £27.38 per hour (~£51,967 per annum)
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