Assistant Warehouse Manager

Assistant Warehouse Manager

Salary: £32,000 – £37,000 DOE

My client is currently looking for an experienced Assistant Warehouse Manager to join their well-established and growing business.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Warehouse Supervisor, Warehouse Team Leader or Assistant Manager who is looking to take the next step in their career.

Working closely with the Warehouse Manager, you will play an important role in the day-to-day running of the warehouse, supporting the team, coordinating workloads and ensuring orders are picked, packed and dispatched accurately and on time.

This is a hands-on role, so my client is looking for someone who is confident leading a team while also being happy to get involved with the day-to-day warehouse operation.

The Role

Support the Warehouse Manager with the daily running of the warehouse
Lead, motivate and support the warehouse team
Plan and prioritise workloads to meet deadlines
Oversee the accurate receipt, storage, picking and dispatch of stock
Maintain stock accuracy and investigate discrepancies
Ensure high standards of housekeeping, organisation and health & safety
Work closely with other departments to ensure smooth warehouse operations
Support quality and compliance procedures
Maintain accurate stock records and product traceability
Assist with internal and external audits
Identify opportunities to improve warehouse processes and efficiency
Provide cover for the Warehouse Manager when required
Lead by example and maintain a hands-on approach within the warehouse
Operate both Flexi and Counterbalance forklifts as required
What We're Looking For

Essential:

Previous experience within a warehouse supervisory, team leader or management position
Experience leading and motivating a warehouse team
Valid Flexi and Counterbalance forklift licences
Recent experience operating both Flexi and Counterbalance forklifts
Strong organisational and workload planning skills
Excellent communication skills
Good IT skills and strong attention to detail
A proactive and hands-on approach
Good understanding of health & safety and quality standards
Desirable:

Experience within packaging, manufacturing, distribution or logistics
Experience working within a quality-controlled or regulated warehouse environment
Experience with stock management and warehouse systems
Package

£32,000 – £37,000 depending on experience
23 days' holiday plus bank holidays
Company pension
Opportunity to develop your management experience
Excellent opportunity for career progression
To apply please contact:

Michael O’Hare
(phone number removed)

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