This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated, organised and proactive individual seeking to advance their career in warehouse management.
Key Duties
- Support the Warehouse Manager in the day‑to‑day management of the warehouse, ensuring all tasks are completed safely and efficiently.
- Assist with the supervision, training, and motivation of the warehouse team to foster a positive and inclusive work environment.
- Oversee the accurate receipt, storage, picking and dispatch of goods, maintaining exceptional stock control and inventory accuracy.
- Monitor workflow and allocate resources to meet targets, deadlines and customer expectations.
- Help implement best practices for warehouse safety, organisation and operational efficiency.
- Troubleshoot issues, resolve queries and work collaboratively across departments to ensure smooth logistics operations.
- Carry out regular checks of warehouse equipment and facilities and organise maintenance or repairs as needed.
Warehouse Health & Safety
- Promote a strong focus on health and safety, ensuring company policy and legal requirements are followed by all team members.
- Support regular safety briefings, risk assessments and compliance checks to create a secure working environment.
- Report and help resolve incidents, hazards or procedural breaches promptly.
Inventory Management & Process Improvement
- Assist with regular stock takes, audits and investigation of inventory discrepancies to support data integrity.
- Coordinate with warehouse and logistics staff to ensure accurate record keeping using manual and electronic management systems.
- Identify opportunities to streamline processes or introduce efficiency improvements and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
- Support the adoption, training and effective use of warehouse management and inventory control systems among the team.
Experience, Skills & Attributes
- Experience in a warehouse, stockroom or logistics environment with supervisory or team leader responsibilities preferred.
- Strong organisational skills, detail orientation, and the ability to prioritise workloads to meet deadlines and targets.
- Solid understanding of warehouse operations, health and safety and inventory management best practices.
- Natural leadership qualities: approachable, communicative and able to motivate others positively.
- Competent IT and data entry skills with experience using stock management systems or handheld scanners (advantageous).
- Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling and working in a fast‑paced environment.
- Right to work in the UK.
- High standards of honesty, respect and professionalism.
Why Progress Your Warehouse Management Career With Us
Work as part of an inclusive, forward‑thinking logistics and warehouse team.
- Competitive salary, company benefits and paid holidays from your first day.
- Structured training and genuine opportunities for career development and advancement into warehouse management roles.
- Stable working environment with regular hours and a strong focus on wellbeing, respect and diversity for all staff.
If you are ambitious, enthusiastic and ready to take the next step in warehouse management we welcome your application for the Assistant Warehouse Manager role. Join our team and help us achieve operational excellence every day.