Warehouse Shift Manager
Morrisons
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About Morrisons
Morrisons is a supermarket chain in the UK.
Job description from Morrisons
Our Shift Managers know how to work at pace. It's ultimately their responsibility to manage our Team Managers and Warehouse Colleagues to ensure the right products are picked at a top pace so they can be sent to the right stores, on time! It's fast and ever-changing - are you up for the challenge?
Shift Pattern - 5 Night Shifts over 7, weekend work required on rota basis
Other tasks include:
* Manage all shift activities within your team scheduling rotas to achieve labour requirements
* Managing resources to deliver objectives
* Monitoring operational resource spend
* Overseeing the operation and providing problem solving guidance and coaching to your team
* Driving a culture of continuous improvement within your teams
* Team Manager performance and development
About You
As well as tons of resilience you must have:
* Experience as a Shift Manager or equivalent in a fast paced Warehouse/ Distribution/ Logistics environment
* Proven experience in a people management role with the ability to deliver strong results through a team
* The ability to coach and encourage your team and help them explore opportunities to continuously improve how they do their job
* Demonstrated the ability to problem solve, and implement process changes in order to improve operational performance.
* Experience of managing budgets and controlling costs
* Strong leadership and coaching skills in order to engage motivate and develop large teams with varying skill sets
In return for your hard work we will offer you:
* Six weeks holiday (including bank holidays)
* 15% discount in our stores available from the day you join us
* Additional 10% discount More Card for a friend or family member
* Career progression and development opportunities
* Subsidised staff canteen
* Free parking
* Market leading pension and life assurance
* Healthcare/Well-being benefits including Aviva Digital GP
* Morrisons MyPerks with discounts at high street shops, cinemas and gyms, and lots more
* Long Service Awards
* Optional Payroll charity donations
* Enhanced Family/maternity/parental leave
About The Company
From a Bradford market stall to the UK’s 4th largest supermarket chain and the UK's 2nd largest fresh food manufacturer.
We are proud to be the Yorkshire food retailer serving customers across the UK in over almost 500 stores and an online home delivery service. Our 18 manufacturing sites provide our customers with the freshest produce from flowers, fish and veg to burgers and bread, all delivered to our stores via our 6 distribution sites by our 2,000 strong fleet.
Every week, 11 million customers pass through our doors and around 97,000 colleagues across the business work hard each day to deliver great service to them. We cover more than 11 million households with our (url removed) service. With competitive, permanently low prices we are committed to helping our customers save money every day.
We are foodmakers and shopkeepers and #wemakemorrisons.
Why not hear what our teams have got to say about life here at Morrisons: Click here

Job insights from Breakroom
Warehouse operative
Warehouse operatives take delivery of goods, and pick, pack and dispatch products
What you’ll do as a warehouse operative:
- Take delivery of goods and raw materials
- Pack and wrap goods
- Check for damaged or missing items
- Make sure stock is stored correctly and safely
- Load goods ready for dispatch
Is it right for you?
This job may involve:
- Standing
- Heavy lifting
- Night work
- Cleaning
- Physical activities
What employees say
Pay
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Good
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Most people are paid a living wage
Do Morrisons pay warehouse operatives enough to live on?
Most people are paid a living wage.
How we know this
79% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 53 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are £12.60 per hour, and £13.85 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
Good
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Most people are paid market rates
Do Morrisons pay warehouse operatives market rates?
Most people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
72% of people are paid above average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
Good
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Everyone is paid the same, whatever their age
Do warehouse operatives at Morrisons get paid the same regardless of age?
Yes, people under the age of 21 get paid the same as those above 21.
See what Morrisons pays different age groupsHow we know this
The average pay of under 21s is the same as those above 21.Based on data from 57 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
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Only some people get paid breaks
Do warehouse operatives at Morrisons get paid breaks?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
How we know this
48% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do Morrisons pay warehouse operatives sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
73% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
Good
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Most people don’t do unpaid extra work
Do warehouse operatives at Morrisons do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
83% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Okay
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do warehouse operatives get of their shift pattern at Morrisons?
Only some people get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 41% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 15% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 11% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 33% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
Good
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Most people don’t worry about their hours
Do warehouse operatives at Morrisons worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
77% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
Okay
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Only some people get a choice of shifts
Do warehouse operatives at Morrisons get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
52% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 48 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
Needs improving
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Hard to change shifts
How easy is it for warehouse operatives at Morrisons to change shifts?
Most people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
68% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.
Okay
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Can be hard to book holiday
How easy is it for warehouse operatives to book a holiday at Morrisons?
Some people find it hard to book holiday.
How we know this
37% of people report it’s hard to book holidays.Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
Good
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Shifts don’t get changed at short notice
Do Morrisons managers change warehouse operatives shifts at short notice?
Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
90% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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Some people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it for warehouse operatives to take sick leave at Morrisons?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
40% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
Okay
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Only some parents say it’s good
Is working as warehouse operatives at Morrisons good if you have caring responsibilities?
Only some parents and carer say this is a good place to work.
How we know this
46% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Whether it’s looking after children or caring for a relative, a good job should support your responsibilities outside of work.
Workplace
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Okay
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Only some people feel treated with respect
Do warehouse operatives at Morrisons feel treated with respect by their managers?
Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
40% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 48 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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Most people get proper breaks
Do warehouse operatives at Morrisons get proper breaks?
Most people get proper breaks.
How we know this
80% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
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Some people are stressed
Is it stressful for warehouse operatives to work at Morrisons?
Some people feel stressed here.
How we know this
60% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Only some people enjoy their job
Do warehouse operatives at Morrisons enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
How we know this
62% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t recommend their team
Do warehouse operatives at Morrisons recommend working with their team?
Not many people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
75% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Only some people get enough training
Do warehouse operatives get enough training when they start at Morrisons?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
45% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get support to progress
Are warehouse operatives given support to progress at Morrisons?
Most people aren’t given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 76% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do warehouse operatives think Morrisons head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
90% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Only some people feel well informed by head office
Do warehouse operatives feel well informed about how Morrisons is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
54% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 48 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What Morrisons employees say about their job
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Best thing
I have a few close work friends that get me through each shift. Complaining about the job to people outside of work tends to get an eye roll because retail is an “easy job”. Myself and my coworkers can turn a bad situation into a laugh because well, if you don’t laugh you’ll cry
Worst thing
The managers don’t have a clue what it’s like to work in my role. I work on customer service desk/kiosk and it’s a constant stream of people getting angry and swearing at me all day long. It’s a massive toll on my mental health.
Customer assistant at Morrisons, February 2025
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Best thing
A lot of holiday though we have to work bank holidays and Christmas to make up for it
Worst thing
The fact that the company has no idea how to save them selves money and wasted our time and just decides to constantly cut hours where they are needed instead
Butcher at Morrisons, February 2025
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