Warehouse Manager

Overview

Warehouse Manager. Hours of Work:
Monday to Friday. Salary: (DOE).

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced and hands-on Warehouse Manager to take ownership of the day to day operations within a busy and fast-paced warehouse environment. This role is ideal for a proactive leader with excellent people management skills and a strong understanding of warehouse processes, Health & Safety and (ideally) Dangerous Goods.

Reporting to the Operations & Logistics Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Operational Management – You ll oversee all warehouse operations — from goods-in and picking/packing to space planning and despatch — ensuring efficient processes, accurate stock control and strong OTIF performance, while coordinating effectively with transport partners, including ADR carriers where required.
• Inventory & Systems – You ll maintain strong inventory control with full accuracy, traceability and compliant DG segregation, while monitoring KPIs to drive improvements and using ERP systems to support effective planning and decision‑making.
• People Management – You ll lead, motivate and develop the warehouse team through day‑to‑day management and reviews, ensuring staff are trained, multi‑skilled and DG‑aware. You ll manage rotas for full operational coverage and oversee temporary workers with proper induction, training and supervision, especially around safety and DG handling.
• Health, Safety & Compliance – You ll take ownership of warehouse Health & Safety, ensuring full compliance with internal policies, ADR standards and DG regulations. You ll promote safe working practices through training, risk awareness and high housekeeping standards, ensure the compliant handling and storage of DG, and support audits, inspections and continuous improvement activities.

Our client believes in supporting its people, investing in development and recognising achievement. You ll be joining a passionate, engaged team that values working collaboratively, doing things properly and continuously improving.

• Competitive basic salary (DOE).
• 25 days annual leave, rising to 27 after 3 years.
• Company pension scheme (post-probation).
• Discretionary annual bonus.
• Early finish every Friday.
• Cycle to Work and retail discount schemes.

Please apply now or call Rachel Rawlings at the Pertemps office in Plymouth for more information.