Depot Shift Manager
| Posting date: | 12 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £21.54 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 June 2026 |
| Location: | Cambuslang, South Lanarkshire, g72 7na |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | The Best Connection Group Limited |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | JN -052026-21265_1778591086 |
Summary
The Best Connection are currently recruiting for this role on behalf of our client on a long-term temporary basis, with the potential for the role to become permanent for the right candidate.
About the Role
We are seeking a confident and hands-on Depot Shift Manager to lead operations at a busy Supply Chain Centre in Cambuslang.
You will take full responsibility for Production, Warehouse, and Transport operations during your shift, ensuring the site runs safely, efficiently, and meets all daily targets.
This is a key leadership role where you will support teams, resolve operational issues, and ensure the smooth and timely delivery of products to stores.
This role follows a rotating 3-week shift pattern:
Week 1- Monday: AM
- Tuesday: AM
- Wednesday: Rest
- Thursday: Rest
- Friday: PM
- Saturday: Rest
- Sunday: PM
- Monday: PM
- Tuesday: PM
- Wednesday: PM
- Thursday: PM
- Friday: Rest
- Saturday: Rest
- Sunday: Rest
- Monday: Rest
- Tuesday: Rest
- Wednesday: AM
- Thursday: AM
- Friday: AM
- Saturday: AM
- Sunday: Rest
Key Responsibilities
Shift Operations- Lead Production, Warehouse, and Transport performance during shift
- Ensure daily KPIs, targets, and service levels are achieved
- Make effective operational decisions in a fast-paced environment
- Manage goods in, picking, loading, and dispatch processes
- Improve accuracy and reduce operational errors
- Manage driver rotas and delivery schedules
- Ensure compliance with transport legislation and tachograph regulations
- Support use of systems including Paragon, Flexipod, and TruTac
- Lead, support, and develop Team Leaders and colleagues
- Provide hands-on operational support where required
- Promote training, development, and performance improvement
- Ensure correct use of ERP systems (AX / D365)
- Maintain compliance with Health & Safety, Food Safety, and Data Protection regulations
What We Are Looking For
Essential- Experience in logistics, warehouse, production, or FMCG environments
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, KPI-driven operation
- Confident decision-making under pressure
- Experience with ERP systems (AX / D365 or similar)
- Knowledge of transport compliance and driver regulations
- Experience in food manufacturing or multi-temperature environments
What's in It for You
- Long-term temporary role with potential to become permanent
- Full operational responsibility on shift
- Varied and fast-paced working environment
- Opportunity to make a real impact on performance and efficiency
About You
You are a practical, hands-on leader who remains calm under pressure, makes confident decisions, and motivates teams to deliver strong results. You take ownership of performance and are always looking for ways to improve operations.
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.