Assistant Warehouse Manager

Assistant Warehouse Manager Kent 35,000 - 40,000

Are you a hands-on warehouse leader who enjoys being on the warehouse floor, motivating teams and driving operational performance?

We're recruiting for an experienced Assistant Warehouse Manager to join a well-established and growing business in Kent. This is an excellent opportunity for someone currently working as a Warehouse Supervisor, Team Leader or Assistant Warehouse Manager who is looking to develop their career within a fast-paced distribution environment.

The Opportunity Working closely with the Warehouse Manager, you'll play a key role in the day-to-day running of a busy warehouse operation. You'll lead from the front, supporting goods-in, picking, packing, dispatch and stock control activities while helping to ensure performance, accuracy and service levels remain high.

This is a practical leadership position, so we're looking for someone who is comfortable rolling up their sleeves, supporting the team and stepping in wherever required to keep operations running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the day-to-day management of warehouse operations
• Supervising, motivating and developing warehouse staff
• Ensuring orders are picked, packed and dispatched accurately and on time
• Managing goods-in, stock control and inventory processes
• Allocating workloads and resources effectively across the team
• Monitoring performance and providing coaching where required
• Completing health & safety checks and audits
• Maintaining excellent housekeeping standards
• Investigating and resolving operational issues
• Supporting staff administration including absence management and return-to-work processes
• Acting as deputy to the Warehouse Manager when required

About You To be successful in this role, you'll have:

• Previous experience in a Warehouse Supervisor, Team Leader or Assistant Warehouse Manager position
• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, dispatch, stock control and inventory management
• Experience managing teams within a warehouse environment
• Excellent communication and people management skills
• A proactive, hands-on leadership style
• Good IT skills, including Excel and warehouse management systems
• A Counterbalance or Reach Forklift licence (essential)
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

What's On Offer

• Salary of up to 38,000
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Long-term career development opportunities
• Stable and growing business environment
• Supportive team culture
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact within the operation

If you're an ambitious warehouse professional looking for your next challenge and want to join a business where you can develop and progress, I'd be keen to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential conversation.