Talent & Development Manager - Warehouse Temps

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

Shape the future of our warehouse workforce.

We're looking for a proactive and people-focused Logistics Talent & Development 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 Learning & Development role.

You won't be sat behind a desk creating training materials all day. Instead, you'll spend much of your time embedded within our warehouse operation, working directly alongside warehouse operatives, team leaders and managers to understand challenges, identify talent, develop capability and support operational performance.

With approximately 40% of our warehouse workforce made up of temporary workers, you'll play a key role in workforce planning, labour forecasting and agency management, while also helping to create clear development pathways, strengthen capability and build a pipeline of future warehouse specialists and leaders.

You'll work closely with operational leaders to ensure we have the right people, with the right skills, in the right place, both now and for the future.

• Managing labour forecasting and workforce planning activities to support operational demand.
• Building strong relationships with staffing agencies to ensure labour requirements are delivered effectively.
• Monitoring workforce utilisation, productivity and temporary labour costs.
• Supporting the onboarding and integration of temporary workers into the operation.
• Identifying high-performing colleagues and supporting their progression into specialist, senior and leadership roles.
• Reviewing and enhancing existing warehouse grading, skills and competency frameworks.
• Creating and embedding clear development and progression pathways across warehouse operations.
• Partnering with managers to identify skills gaps and future capability requirements.
• Coaching and supporting managers to develop their leadership capability and approach to people development.
• Supporting performance reviews, development planning and talent discussions.
• Building succession plans for key operational roles.
• Producing workforce and talent insights to support operational and people decisions.
• Helping to create a culture of continuous learning, development and career progression.

• Has experience within Learning & Development, Talent Development, Recruitment, Workforce Planning or a similar people-focused operational role.
• Has experience working within a warehouse, logistics, distribution, manufacturing or operational environment.
• Enjoys coaching, developing and supporting people to reach their full potential.
• Can build credibility with colleagues at all levels, from warehouse operatives to senior leaders.
• Is confident influencing managers and driving positive change.
• Has experience managing performance conversations and supporting employee development.
• Is highly organised, proactive and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Enjoys balancing both strategic thinking and hands-on operational involvement.
• Can analyse workforce trends and identify opportunities to improve capability and succession planning.

This is more than a 6-month contract.

You'll have the opportunity to influence how talent is identified, developed and retained across one of our largest operations, while also helping to shape workforce planning and resource strategies that directly impact business performance.

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 work closely with operational leaders, influence key people decisions and make a visible difference to both individual careers and operational success.

The opportunity to shape and develop the future talent pipeline within a major warehouse operation.Hands-on experience combining talent development, workforce planning and operational leadership support.Exposure to succession planning, capability development and performance management.The chance to work closely with senior operational leaders and influence people strategy.Valuable experience that combines operations, talent management and workforce planning.Potential opportunities to explore longer-term career paths within CMS.

• Competitive salary
• 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

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.

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.