Shift Manager

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Are you passionate about leading teams? Do you thrive in fast-paced operational environments? Want to play a key role in one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure projects?

Here at GXO, we’re looking for a Shift Manager to lead our warehouse operations at our Desford site, ensuring safety, efficiency, and excellence every day.

At Hinkley Point C, we’re building two new nuclear reactors – the first in a new generation of power stations delivering zero-carbon electricity to six million homes. As a Tier One partner to Nuclear New Build (NNB), we provide essential warehousing and transportation services.

This is a full-time permanent position. You’ll be working Monday to Friday, 8-hour shifts between the hours of 06:00 to 18:00. However, some flexibility is required, this is logistics after all!

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £40,000 per annum, and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). A company sponsored pension scheme, life assurance and death in service.

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Lead and manage shift teams, ensuring a safe and productive working environment

• Deliver clear, engaging shift briefings to align teams with daily priorities

• Oversee inventory control using WMS, scan guns, and tablets for accuracy

• Maintain and update payroll systems (Oracle/Kronos) promptly and correctly

• Collate and present operational data to senior management and clients

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Previous experience in warehouse operations and line management

• Strong communication skills with the ability to motivate and mentor teams

• Familiarity with Warehouse Management Systems and Microsoft applications

• A safety-first mindset and ability to drive operational excellence

• CITB MAPS certification and a valid driving licence (desirable)

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.

For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.