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Nights Operations Manager

£60,000 - £65,000 + night shift allowance + bonus

Monday to Friday - 8 hour shifts 

A brand-new opportunity for an experienced warehouse or logistics leader to take full ownership of night operations within a large, highly automated distribution centre. This is a high-impact role where you'll be the senior decision-maker onsite overnight, leading large teams and ensuring the smooth running of a fast-paced operation.

We’re looking for an inspiring Nights Operations Manager to take charge of a major UK night operation. With a facility spanning over 500,000 sq ft, this site plays a critical role during peak season and beyond.

This is an opportunity for someone who thrives on responsibility, visibility, and operational challenge. You’ll be the senior leader onsite through the night, accountable for everything that happens across operations, control, planning, safety, and colleague engagement.

The Role

Lead all nightshift activity across operations, planning, and control
Manage and develop Team Leaders and colleagues (circa 450 people per shift)
Be highly visible on the shop floor - driving performance, safety, and engagement
Solve operational challenges in real time, from staffing to service issues
Improve processes, cost efficiency, and workflow across picking, packing & despatch
Ensure clear communication and reporting to day leadership
Champion a strong safety culture across the site
Candidate Profile

Experience in warehousing, logistics, or distribution
Strong people leadership skills and confidence managing large teams
Hands-on, calm under pressure, and comfortable making big decisions
Good understanding of warehouse processes, automation, and WMS
Ambitious, resilient, and ready for a step up
Why Apply?

Newly created role with full autonomy at night
Chance to influence a large-scale, complex operation
Competitive salary, bonus, allowance & extensive benefits
If you’ve led large teams in warehousing, fulfilment, or distribution - or you’re ready to step into a bigger remit - this could be your ideal next move. If you're ready to lead a major overnight operation and take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you