Talent & Development Manager - Warehouse Temps

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Talent & Development Manager - Warehouse Temps

Castleford (On-Site) | 40 Hours per Week, Monday to Friday | 8am-5pm | 6 Month Fixed-Term Contract

Be at the heart of our warehouse operation, leading and developing a large temporary workforce that keeps our business moving.

Perfect for someone with a recruitment, agency management, warehouse team leader or workforce planning background who enjoys being operationally involved, developing people and making a real impact on warehouse performance.

About the Role

We're looking for a proactive and people-focused Warehouse Resource Manager to join our busy Castleford distribution centre on an initial 6-month fixed-term contract, with a strong likelihood of extension and potential permanent opportunities.

This is not a traditional recruitment role. While experience working with temporary workers and recruitment agencies will be highly beneficial, this is a hands‑on operational role based within the warehouse. You'll spend your time working closely with our warehouse operatives, leadership teams and agency partners to ensure the right people are in the right place at the right time.

With approximately 40% of our warehouse workforce made up of temporary workers, you'll play a vital role in workforce planning, performance management, onboarding, engagement and talent development, helping to create a safe, productive and high‑performing operation while building a pipeline of future permanent talent.

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing the day‑to‑day allocation and deployment of temporary workers across warehouse operations to meet business priorities and service levels.
• Acting as the key relationship manager for staffing agencies, ensuring labour requirements, performance expectations and compliance standards are consistently delivered.
• Supporting the onboarding, induction and ongoing development of temporary workers, helping them become productive and engaged members of the team.
• Conducting regular performance reviews, attendance discussions, probation reviews and difficult conversations where required.
• Working closely with Warehouse Managers to forecast labour requirements, manage workforce plans and control temporary labour costs.
• Identifying high‑potential temporary workers and supporting the development of a strong temp‑to‑perm talent pipeline.
• Monitoring performance, attendance, conduct and compliance, taking appropriate action and escalating concerns where necessary.
• Producing workforce insights and reporting on temporary worker performance, hours, costs and resource utilisation.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who:

• Has experience working within a warehouse, logistics, distribution or operational environment.
• Has previous people management, team leader or supervisory experience and is confident managing performance and conduct conversations.
• Has experience of workforce planning, labour allocation and resource management.
• Can build strong working relationships with operational teams, staffing agencies and internal stakeholders.
• Is highly organised, commercially aware and confident managing labour costs, forecasting and workforce requirements.
• Is comfortable working in a fast‑paced operational environment and being visible on the warehouse floor.
• Experience working with temporary labour providers or recruitment agencies.
• Experience managing a contingent or temporary workforce.
• Knowledge of warehouse health & safety, compliance and site security processes.
• Experience identifying and developing talent for permanent opportunities.

Why Join CMS Distribution?

This is more than a 6-month contract.

We're looking for someone who can make a real impact in one of the most important areas of our warehouse operation, leading and developing a large temporary workforce that helps keep our business moving.

At CMS, we're passionate about developing and retaining great people. While this role is initially offered as a fixed‑term contract, we're committed to creating opportunities for talented individuals and have a strong track record of developing people into long‑term careers across our business.

You’ll have the chance to build strong operational experience, work closely with senior warehouse leaders, influence workforce planning decisions and play a key role in shaping the future talent pipeline for our Castleford operation.

If you’re looking for a role where you can make a visible difference from day one and potentially open the door to future opportunities within CMS, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Gain

The opportunity to take ownership of a key operational function within a busy distribution environmentHands‑on experience managing a large temporary workforce within a fast‑paced warehouse operationExposure to workforce planning, forecasting, performance management and labour cost controlThe chance to work closely with operational leadership and influence workforce strategyValuable experience that combines operations, people management and talent developmentPotential opportunities to explore longer‑term career paths within CMS

Benefits From Day One

• 22 days' annual leave (pro rata) + Bank Hols
• Company pension scheme
• Free on‑site parking
• Access to employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives
• Social events and team activities
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Full support and training to help you succeed in the role

Looking Ahead

Many of our permanent employees also benefit from:

• Annual Leave Buy Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Apprenticeships and Professional Qualifications
• Further career development and progression opportunities

While this position is offered on an initial fixed‑term basis, we see it as an opportunity for the right person to demonstrate their capability, gain valuable experience and potentially explore future opportunities within CMS.

Who are CMS?

CMS Distribution is a leading technology distributor, connecting people with technology through strong partnerships, innovation and exceptional service.

Our success is built on our people. We invest in talent, nurture potential and provide opportunities for our employees to develop rewarding careers within the technology industry.

CMS Distribution is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please contact .

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and we may close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Early applications are encouraged.

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