Location: Lydney
Hours 4 on 4 off (2 days/2nights), 5.30 - 5.30, 7 cycles followed by 18 consecutive days rest
Salary: Up to £50k
Win-berry is currently recruiting a Permanent Warehouse & Logistics Manager on behalf of our client based in Lydney, Gloucestershire. This pivotal role involves overseeing all inbound and outbound warehouse operations, managing internal material flows, and ensuring the safe and efficient storage of goods both in-house and at external warehouses. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising receiving, storage, picking, and dispatch activities, as well as maintaining inventory control, coordinating deliveries from ports, and supporting continuous process improvements. The role requires close collaboration with production, quality, logistics, and finance teams to optimise warehouse layout, workflows, and stock control systems, including SAP and BDE. The Warehouse & Logistics Manager will also lead and develop warehouse staff, enforce health and safety standards, and ensure all activities comply with internal policies and external regulations. You will be expected to monitor KPIs, analyse data, and implement initiatives for performance improvement, all within a fast-paced environment that demands resilience, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
Essential Criteria
Minimum 5 years of experience in warehousing or logistics management
Working export knowledge, particulary into Europe
Proven leadership and team management skills
Experience with WMS, ERP, or MES systems
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Excellent problem-solving skills and data analysis proficiency, preferably with Excel
Willingness to travel to external warehouse sites as required
Experience in process improvement, space optimisation, and stock control
Change management experience and resilience
Benefits
Competitive salary of between £45,000 and £50,000
Employee Assistance Programme
Company Sick Pay
Pension contributions from day one
Death in Service cover at four times salary
Private BUPA medical care
Cycle to work scheme (post 12 months)
Employee of the month programme with rewards
Free breakfast cereals, tea and coffee
Working in this role provides the opportunity to lead a dynamic team, influence continuous improvement initiatives, and play a key part in the organisation's logistics success within a supportive and forward-thinking company environment
Salary description
£45000.00 - £50000.00 per year