Warehouse Manager

The Warehouse Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the warehouse, ensuring the efficient receipt, storage, picking, packing, and dispatch of goods. The role involves maintaining inventory accuracy, ensuring health and safety compliance, and improving operational efficiency.

• Manage daily warehouse operations and duties.
• Coordinate the receiving, storage, picking, packing and dispatch of goods.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and conduct regular stock checks.
• Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies and delivery issues.
• Ensure goods are stored safely and efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures and company policies.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and warehouse organisation.
• Coordinate with transport, purchasing, sales, and other departments.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers, couriers, and transport providers where required.
• Ensure equipment such as forklifts, pallet trucks, and racking is maintained and used safely.
• Plan workload and shift patterns within the warehouse team.
• Carry out basic maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair work on warehouse tools, equipment, and facilities where appropriate.
• Identify faults with tools and equipment, carrying out minor repairs where possible and arranging specialist repairs or replacement when required.
• Oversee occasional site deliveries as and when the business requires.

• Previous experience in warehouse, logistics, or distribution management.
• Strong leadership and people skills.
• Good knowledge of stock control and warehouse procedures.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience using Microsoft software (Outlook)
• Good understanding of workplace health and safety.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Forklift/FLT qualification is advantageous.