Assistant Warehouse Logistics Manager

Closing Date : 30 September 2026 12:00 pm

Dale Farm Cooperative is a UK dairy farmer co-operative owned by over 1200 dairy farmers who supply us with fresh milk. Dale Farm has operations throughout the UK and Ireland producing and distributing a wide range of dairy products which it sells across the UK and Ireland as well as exporting to over 45 countries worldwide.

At Dale Farm virtually every career discipline is represented in our workforce, from production, engineering and distribution, to sales & marketing and food technology/quality assurance, to Finance, HR and IT through to general management. Our standards are high and when we recruit we are looking for those with energy and drive, who are keen for responsibility and motivated to succeed with a record of achievement and with the potential to develop as the company grows.

Our culture is based on setting best in class standards, working to-wards and delivering on committed objectives, striving for constant improvement and involving everyone in the company. We strive to develop our people and harness everyone's contribution to deliver a winning team.

The company is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to a safe, inclusive and relationship based workspace.

In return, we offer a high degree of responsibility, plenty of challenge, good opportunities for learning and personal development and rewarding benefit packages, all within a fast moving and results oriented environment.

As an Assistant Warehouse & Logistics Manager, you will support the effective day-to-day running of warehouse and logistics operations, ensuring the safe, efficient, and timely movement of materials to meet business and customer requirements. Working closely with the Warehouse & Logistics Manager, you will help lead and develop a team of operators, drive operational performance, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

You will play a key role in maintaining high standards of quality, compliance, health & safety, and environmental performance, while contributing to audits, projects, and cross-functional collaboration. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated leader to make a tangible impact on operational excellence and team development within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Support the day-to-day management of warehouse and logistics operations, ensuring the safe and efficient flow of goods across the site.
• Champion a positive health, safety, and environmental culture, promoting best practice and compliance at all times.
• Assist in driving operational performance by identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and optimise resources.
• Build strong relationships with third-party logistics and transport providers to ensure service excellence and customer satisfaction.
• Help maintain high standards of inventory accuracy, stock control, and warehouse utilisation.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team operating within a fast-paced 24/7 environment, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), using data and insights to support operational improvements and business objectives.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Operations, Commercial, Finance, IT, Health & Safety, Facilities, and HR to deliver business goals.
• Support workforce planning activities, including shift rotas, payroll administration, and holiday management.
• Contribute to audits, projects, and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance warehouse and logistics performance.
• A minimum of 2 years' experience within a warehouse, logistics, or supply chain environment, with responsibility for goods-in, stock control, logistics, and…