Deputy Warehouse Manager

Deputy Warehouse Manager

Location:

Crawley
Salary:
Up to £31,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Hours:

Monday to Friday

Start Date:

January

An established manufacturing company based in Crawley is seeking a Deputy Warehouse Manager to support the smooth and efficient running of its warehouse operations. This role is ideal for a Senior Warehouse Operative, Team Leader, or Supervisor looking to take the next step into management within a stable and growing business.

This is a warehouse-focused position and does not involve production line work.

The Role

Reporting to the Warehouse Manager, you will assist with the day-to-day running of the warehouse, ensuring stock, logistics, and team performance meet operational requirements. You will take a hands-on leadership role while developing your management skills.

Key Responsibilities

* Support the Warehouse Manager with daily warehouse operations

* Lead, supervise, and motivate warehouse staff on shift

* Manage goods in, goods out, and stock control processes

* Ensure health & safety procedures and warehouse standards are maintained

* Assist with stock accuracy, inventory control, and cycle counts

* Identify and support continuous improvement initiatives

* Step in for the Warehouse Manager when required

About You

* Previous experience in a warehouse or logistics environment

* Essential:
Experience leading or supervising a team (Team Leader, Supervisor, or similar)

* Confident communicating with staff and management

* Organised, proactive, and hands-on in your approach

* Comfortable working in a fast-paced warehouse environment

* Desirable but not essential: FMCG or food manufacturing experience (non-production)

What’s on Offer

* Salary up to £31,000 per annum

* Monday to Friday working hours

* Permanent role within an established manufacturing business

* Support and development for candidates stepping up into management