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Whether you’re leading a team, engineering processes, or driving projects, your work ensures that our customers’ products are stored, handled, and delivered with precision. From everyday essentials to seasonal items, what we do in Contract Logistics impacts businesses and communities around the world. At Kuehne+Nagel, your contribution goes far beyond the warehouse-it helps shape the flow of global trade.\n\nAs part of an exciting new phase within our organisational structure, we are looking to appoint a Shift Manager to join our Bicester site and play a key role in driving operational excellence.\nIn this position, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operational performance of designated buildings within our Loan Pool operation, ensuring full compliance with established procedures and standards. 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In return for your skills and commitment, you'll benefit from a competitive package including 26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to earn additional leave through long service.\nYou'll also have access to our contributory pension scheme and Route 2 Rewards, offering exclusive discounts, recognition programmes, and wellbeing resources designed to support your professional and personal wellbeing.\nAs a proud holder of the Gold Armed Forces Covenant Award, we are committed to supporting service leavers, reservists, veterans, and military families. We value the diverse skills and experiences they bring and actively support successful transitions into civilian careers.\nJoin us and be part of a team where your contribution is recognised, your development is supported, and your future matters.\nPlease be aware that by applying for this role, you are agreeing to participate in the employment screening process. This process will include criminal record checking and identity validation. This means that KN will ask successful applicants to provide certain information and documentation to enable these checks to be conducted.\nAny appointment will then be strictly conditional upon, and subject to, the receipt of satisfactory results of these checks\nWho we are\nLogistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.\nAs a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. 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