Assistant Warehouse Manager

Job Title:

Assistant Warehouse Manager
Position Type:  Full-Time

Location:

Warehouse – Wellesbourne Distribution Park, Warwickshire
Reporting To:  Warehouse Manager
Purpose of the Role
To work within the warehouse team to ensure that day-to-day targets are achieved in a timely and efficient manner. Acting as a key support to the management team, this role bridges physical stock logistics with technology asset care. You will oversee the accurate handling of high-volume wet stock (drinks inventory) while also managing event hardware (EPOS, tills, and data systems), ensuring everything is prepared, tracked, and deployed flawlessly to support Peppermint's world-class festival and venue operations.

Who We Are
Peppermint provides high-performance bar and event solutions to the world's best entertainment businesses and consumer brands. Our core business is operating festival & event bars, brand activation, and retail-led F&B solutions at the UK's best festivals and outdoor events.
Over 20 years of developing bar operations at prestigious events across the UK, Peppermint Events are now primed to embark on an exciting new chapter. Our recent partnership with Levy (Compass UK) has led our business into new sectors within sports and stadium arenas across the UK, Ireland, and Europe. These world-class venues include the O2 Arena, Wembley Arena, Aviva Stadium, and Johan Cruijff Stadium in Amsterdam.

We also manage seasonal venues across the UK such as Piece Hall in Halifax, Dreamland in Margate, and Between the Bridges in London.
Our vision is built on three core pillars:  Looking after our people, committing ourselves to sustainability, and embracing technology.  With these pillars at heart, we are ready to deliver unique innovation and excellent service across the UK and Europe.

Core Accountabilities
Wet Stock & Inventory Management
Oversee the intake, secure storage, and stock rotation (FIFO) of high-volume wet stock (kegs, pallets, cans, and spirits) to prevent wastage.
Accurately receive, check, and put away all incoming physical and tech deliveries, verifying them against paperwork.
Inform the Warehouse Manager of any variances, stock shortages, or damages.
Lead regular physical stock audits, cycle counts, and inventory reconciliations for the Stock Manager.
Monitor warehouse storage conditions to maintain drink product quality.
Ensure all picking locations are accurately and safely replenished to satisfy event orders.
Maintain tight oversight of high-value stock and secure storage areas to prevent loss.
Operate the WMS to process stock count-outs to events and returns processing and regular audits, capturing accurate data including allergens, Best-Before-Dates, and coding.
Use WMS reporting to proactively flag wastage and close-to-date stock before it becomes a write-off, and to identify donation opportunities.
Keep the warehouse logically organised (e.g. by category such as softs, or by brand), with all stock stored appropriately and accurately logged by location, in line with COSHH requirements and alcohol storage regulations (legal and recommended best practice).

Logistics & Dispatch Coordination
Support the Warehouse Manager in coordinating daily team tasks, picking schedules, and vehicle loading.
Pack and palletise event orders securely, ensuring heavy wet stock and delicate tech gear are separated safely.
Supervise and assist in loading vehicles correctly to ensure safe transportation of stock.
Collaborate with other company departments, supporting the Equals, Tills, and Stock teams.

Technology & Asset Care
Carry out routine cleaning, software updates, battery charging, and maintenance on all tills, EPOS, and PDQ units.
Handle basic till programming, layout configurations, and pricing updates ahead of events.
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