Warehouse Manager
About the company
The Opportunity We are recruiting an experienced Warehouse Manager for a growing business operating within the commercial building materials sector.
Your tasks
This is a newly created role offering the opportunity to take full ownership of a busy warehouse operation, lead an expanding team and help shape how the department develops.
The environment is fast-paced and hands-on, handling large and bulky materials rather than small parcels. You will oversee goods-in, stock control, cutting operations, picking, loading and housekeeping, ensuring everything runs safely, efficiently and on time.
Around 75% of your time will be spent on the warehouse floor, with the remainder dedicated to administration, reporting and improvements.
Team Leadership
- Lead and motivate the warehouse team, including line management of the Warehouse Supervisor.
- Set and enforce standards for attendance, punctuality, performance, conduct and PPE.
- Recruit, train and develop team members as the operation grows.
- Set weekly targets, monitor KPIs and address under performance.
- Provide regular operational updates to senior management.
Warehouse Operations and Stock
- Plan and coordinate cutting schedules, picking and order preparation.
- Ensure materials are processed accurately and loads are ready on time.
- Oversee goods-in, delivery checks, documentation and stock locations.
- Maintain effective stock rotation and minimise waste and offcuts.
- Take ownership of stock control, stocktakes and record accuracy.
- Keep warehouse systems and spreadsheets up to date.
Health, Safety and Housekeeping
- Take responsibility for health and safety across the warehouse and external yard.
- Enforce PPE requirements and safe working practices.
- Identify and resolve hazards promptly.
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organisation and housekeeping.
Continuous Improvement
- Develop clear reporting and monitor warehouse performance.
- Review procedures and identify improvements to efficiency and productivity.
- Establish consistent working practices and contribute ideas as the business grows.
Requirements
We are looking for a confident, decisive manager who sets clear standards, tackles issues directly and ensures procedures are followed consistently.
Essential
- Proven experience managing a warehouse team and day-to-day operations.
- A strong, decisive leadership style and the confidence to enforce standards.
- A hands-on approach and willingness to work alongside the team.
- Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Experience of stock control, goods-in, picking and warehouse operations.
- Competence with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Full, valid UK driving licence.
Desirable
- Counterbalance or reach forklift truck licence.
- IOSH or NEBOSH qualification.
- Experience in flooring, construction, building materials or bulky goods.
- Experience developing warehouse KPIs and reporting processes.
Practical experience and management ability are more important than formal qualifications.
What we offer
- £35,000-£45,000 salary, depending on experience.
- Company vehicle.
- Monday to Friday, 5:00am-2:00pm.
- 20 days' holiday plus bank holidays.
- Paid day off for your birthday.
- Company pension with 4% employer contribution.
- Death-in-service benefit worth four times basic salary.
- Income protection covering 80% of basic salary after six months' service, subject to scheme terms.
- Uniform and PPE provided.
- Ongoing training and development.
- Monthly team bonus opportunity of 2-5%, linked to performance and scheme conditions.
- Weekly recognition awards and regular team lunches.
Other
Warehouse Manager *Location: Droitwich area Salary: £35,000-£45,000 per annum DOE + company vehicle Hours: Monday to Friday, 5:00am-2:00pm Contract:** Full-time, permanent
Apply Now This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Warehouse Manager to take ownership of a growing operation, develop a team and make a real impact on performance.