Warehouse Shift Manager
Great Bear Distribution
No pay info
Chesterfield, England, United Kingdom
Part time
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About Great Bear Distribution
Great Bear Distribution is a distribution company. They specialise in food, textile, industrial and healthcare products.
Job description from Great Bear Distribution
Great Bear (Part of the Culina Group) provides distribution services to FMCG clients. Customer centric service focus is delivered through a site-level empowered culture. At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired! Job Description
Joining the team as a Warehouse Shift Manager, you will be responsible for proactively managing the day to day aspects of the operation whilst focusing on delivering consistent performance. You will also work alongside the Senior Shift Manager and Depot Manager to fine tune the current operation as well as manage and motivate the large team of employees. Working hours: 4 on 4 off nights,18:00-06:00 Key Duties of a Warehouse Shift Manager: Leading and motivating a team of Team Leaders and General Warehouse Operatives in their daily workload. Managing team attendance, performance, productivity and accuracy levels. Ensuring that orders are picked, marshalled, unloaded and loaded in line with customer specifications. Carrying out dail...
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What employees say
Pay
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Good
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Most people are paid a living wage
Do Great Bear Distribution pay a living wage?
Most people are paid a living wage.
How we know this
80% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
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 ÂŁ12.60 per hour, and ÂŁ13.85 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
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Only some people are paid market rates
Do Great Bear Distribution pay market rates?
Only some people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
48% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
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.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do workers at Great Bear Distribution get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
69% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 48 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
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 Great Bear Distribution pay sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
87% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
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.
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Most people don’t do unpaid extra work
Do workers at Great Bear Distribution do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
78% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
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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Needs improving
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do people get of their shift pattern at Great Bear Distribution?
Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 67% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 8% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 0% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 25% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2023 and October 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.
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Most people don’t worry about their hours
Do workers at Great Bear Distribution worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
93% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 54 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2024 and January 2026.
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.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get any choice of shifts
Do Great Bear Distribution workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
70% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
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 Great Bear Distribution workers to change shifts?
Most people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
71% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2024 and January 2026.
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.
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Can be hard to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at Great Bear Distribution?
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 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
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.
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Shifts don’t get changed at short notice
Do Great Bear Distribution managers change shifts at short notice?
Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
94% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
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 to take sick leave at Great Bear Distribution?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
50% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
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.
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Only some parents say it’s good
Is working at Great Bear Distribution good if you’re a parent or carer?
Only some parents and carer say this is a good place to work.
How we know this
50% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2024 and January 2026.
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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Only some people feel treated with respect
Do people at Great Bear Distribution 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 43 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
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 people at Great Bear Distribution get proper breaks?
Most people get proper breaks.
How we know this
74% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
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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Most people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at Great Bear Distribution?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
73% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
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 people at Great Bear Distribution enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
How we know this
43% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t recommend their team
Do people at Great Bear Distribution recommend working with their team?
Not many people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
73% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 48 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
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 people get enough training when they start at Great Bear Distribution?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
51% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
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.
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Most people don’t get support to progress
Are people given support to progress at Great Bear Distribution?
Most people aren’t given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 71% 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 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
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 people think Great Bear Distribution 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
93% 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 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
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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Most people don’t feel well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how Great Bear Distribution is doing?
Most people don’t feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
79% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 43 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
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 Great Bear Distribution employees say about their job
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Best thing
Better than being unemployed
Worst thing
Waiting around, planning and silly rules
HGV class 1 driver at Great Bear Distribution, June 2025
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Best thing
The people I work with and location
Worst thing
Underpaid and undervalued
Multi skilled operative at Great Bear Distribution, May 2024
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