At Warburtons, family is at the heart of our business. Five generations' worth of expertise that goes into making our bakery products allows us to continue a tradition of baking inherited over the past 150 years.
Warburtons is the largest bakery brand in the UK, but that doesn't allow us to rest on our laurels. We are pioneers of the industry and ambitious market leaders, always seeking to challenge ourselves and convention. It is part of our philosophy to provide honest good sense on issues of health and well-being, helping the whole family to enjoy our products as part of a healthy, balanced diet, through a range of products to suit all meal occasions, lifestyles and tastes.
Job Title: Warehouse Shift Manager
Function: Distribution
Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off Nights | 4:30pm – 4:30am.
Contract: Permanent - Full Time, 40.25 hours per week.
Salary: £40k - £42k, based on experience
Location: Thetford
Are you a Warehouse Shift Manager at the top of your game and looking for a new challenge?
We have an opportunity for a Warehouse Shift Manager to join our Thetford Depot. With strong commitment to quality and innovation, Warburtons has been a staple in British households for generations – this is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dedicated team and contribute to the success of a beloved brand!
Working with our Site Lead, Warehouse and Distribution Teams at our Thetford site and across other sites, you’ll be an important part of our work family. Ensuring our quality products are ready to be delivered to our customers on time and in full, with your eye always on quality.
Here at Thetford, the team are dedicated to exceeding customer expectations, and we are proud to be keeping our nations eggs in soldiers!
Essential Ingredients
Proven experience in leading, mentoring, and developing a team, ensuring they stay motivated, well-trained, and aligned with company values.
Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, both on-site and off-site, including distribution and manufacturing, to maintain high quality standards and smooth supply chain operations.
Strong focus on continuous improvement and generating ideas to help the team overcome challenges.
Knowledge of SAP would be an advantage, though not essential. The Recipe
As a Warehouse Shift Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind the smooth running of our Thetford warehouse. You’ll lead from the front – setting clear goals, keeping standards high, and making sure our products roll out fresh, on time, and in full. Your operational know-how and strategic thinking will help us keep the nation’s toast racks full.
But it’s not just about the bread and butter of the job. It’s about people. You’ll create a positive, motivated environment where everyone feels valued and supported. You’ll lead by example, champion open communication, and make engagement more than just a buzzword – through clear goals, regular feedback, and celebrating wins big and small. By building strong relationships and encouraging continuous improvement, you’ll help your team rise to every challenge.
As ‘the UK’s No. 1 Bakery Brand’ we have been baking bread since 1876. Today, we are proudly a sixth-generation family business, supplying over 18,000 retail customers from 11 bakeries and 16 depots, producing a range of over 70 products, including gluten and wheat free. We are striving to be a net zero business by 2050 and believe that we must minimise our impact on the environment, whilst making a positive impact on the society we are a part of.
About Us Thetford, known as one of England’s oldest towns and a historic hub of trade, continues its legacy of connectivity and innovation with the Warburtons Depot. From the heart of Thetford, fresh Warburtons products are distributed daily, fuelling the region with quality baked goods just as Thetford once fuelled the nation with its rich history and industry.
Extra Dough At last and by no means least you will want to know what your breads worth.
A slice of the annual profits (discretionary profit share)
Family time is important to us so as well as your holiday entitlement, we'll give you the opportunity to purchase up to an extra weeks annual leave
Award winning pension scheme with company contributions of 7%
Life assurance
Products you will love along with deals and discounts for you and the family through our Extra Dough website
Continued investment in your personal development
Fully stocked kitchens filled with our delicious products for you to enjoy with your daily brew!
Support for your health and wellbeing, including access to free physiotherapy, 24/7 access to a confidential helpline for practical advice and a comprehensive occupational health service
We respect and value difference. We look to create an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. Companies that are diverse in age, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, or any other aspect which makes them unique, are proven to be better companies. More importantly, creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work, is the right thing to do
