High Wycombe | Full-Time | Permanent | Competitive Salary
Our client is seeking an experienced and hands-on Warehouse Manager to take ownership of a busy warehouse operation in High Wycombe. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive leader to join a growing business, managing warehouse activities, driving efficiencies, and ensuring high standards of stock control, customer service, and health & safety.
The Role
As Warehouse Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the warehouse, leading a warehouse team and ensuring goods are received, stored, and dispatched accurately and efficiently. You will also work closely with third-party storage facilities and internal departments to maintain visibility and control of stock across the business.
Working Hours: 08:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday.
Friday Finish: 4:30pm every Friday.
Key Responsibilities
Manage the daily operation of the warehouse.
Lead, motivate, and develop the warehouse team.
Oversee goods-in, storage, picking, packing, and dispatch activities.
Ensure customer orders are prepared accurately and delivered on time.
Maintain accurate stock records and carry out regular stock checks.
Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies, shortages, and damages.
Coordinate stock movements between suppliers, customers, and external warehouse locations.
Liaise with third-party logistics and warehouse providers.
Work closely with Procurement, Sales, Logistics, and Operations teams.
Monitor warehouse capacity and optimise storage utilisation.
Maintain excellent housekeeping and health & safety standards.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and stock accuracy.
Develop and monitor warehouse KPIs and performance metrics.
About You
We are looking for candidates who have:
Previous experience as a Warehouse Manager, Warehouse Supervisor, or Senior Warehouse Operative looking for the next step.
Proven experience leading and developing warehouse teams.
Strong stock control and inventory management experience.
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
Experience using warehouse management or ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
Strong communication skills with the ability to work across multiple departments and external partners.
A practical, hands-on approach with a solutions-focused mindset.
The ability to prioritise workloads and make confident decisions in a fast-paced environment.
Forklift experience (desirable).
Salary
Salary will be offered based on the successful candidate's experience, skills, and overall suitability for the role.
Benefits
The holiday entitlement is 28 days per year, inclusive of bank holidays.
As a close-knit and supportive business, our client places a strong emphasis on employee wellbeing and creating a positive working environment. Additional benefits include:
Birthday Celebrations - The company provides food of the birthday person's choice, allowing the team to come together and celebrate.
Month-End Fridays - On the last Friday of each month, the company provides pizza and drinks for the whole team.
Early Finish on Fridays - Employees finish at 4:30pm every Friday, giving everyone an earlier start to the weekend.
What's on Offer?
Opportunity to lead and develop a warehouse team.
Full ownership of warehouse operations.
Chance to improve processes and drive operational efficiencies.
Exposure to multiple business functions and stakeholders.
Long-term career prospects within a growing organisation.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Supportive team culture and employee-focused working environment.
Interview Process
The recruitment process consists of one interview stage only, providing a straightforward and efficient experience for candidates.
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Salary description
£30000.00 - £35000.00 per year