Warehouse Team Manager
The Very Group · Derby, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Posted Sep 9, 2026
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Shift Pattern – 4 on 4 off | 10am to 10pm | Across 7 days
About us.
We’re the team behind digital retailer Very .
Our purpose, helping families get more out of life, powers everything we do.
And we want our people to get more out of life too! If you’re high-performing, ambitious and make the most of every opportunity, we want to hear from you. In return, you’ll enjoy heaps of flexibility, great perks and benefits, and the freedom to be yourself, keep learning and take your career wherever you want it to go.
If you love making a difference, you’ll love making it sparkle for millions of Very customers. ✨
About the team
We have some fantastic opportunities based at our state-of-the-art distribution centre in the East Midlands, Skygate. We are currently looking for a Team Manager to work across the operation, leading and developing our fulfilment colleagues.
The site has just surpassed our 6-year anniversary of going live and we have built a truly special workplace. You will get to learn and develop from some of the UK's best logistics practitioners, working in an unrivalled culture and living by our values every day.
About the role
The position has become available for a capable leader who cares about their people, and who is looking to progress their career with one of the UK's leading online retailers.
You will have a huge part to play in helping the site process and despatch huge volumes of up to 300,000 units per day and over two million units in a single week through peak.
Our Warehouse Team Managers lead the people and processes within an operational area of the fulfilment centre, ensuring that the working environment is efficient and ensuring a customer focus to exceed operational KPIs. They ensure all Health & Safety risks are proactively managed to deliver a safe place to work.
***Please note the shift pattern for this role is a rotational 4 on 4 off from 10:00-22:00.***
About you.
This role suits a confident, resilient leader who thrives in a fast paced, automated environment and genuinely enjoys developing people.
You will bring:
A people-first leadership style. You genuinely care about your team, creating an environment where they can grow, succeed and feel supported.
High standards and strong accountability. You lead by example, do the right thing and aren't afraid to challenge when something doesn't look right.
Experience leading teams in an operational environment, driving both performance and engagement.
A coaching mindset, with a proven ability to develop talent, build capability and strengthen team culture.
Ideally, experience within a fulfilment operation.
The ability to adapt quickly, build relationships across different teams and work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
Strong self-awareness and resilience, knowing how to look after your own wellbeing while performing in a busy and evolving environment.
A customer-first approach, with a clear understanding of the importance of…