Assistant Warehouse Manager

Smart10 Ltd, Trading as SMT Recruitment; Norton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension

Job summary

SMT Recruitment is seeking an hands-on Assistant Warehouse Manager in Letchworth to support daily warehouse operations. You will work with the Warehouse Manager to lead the team, plan workloads and ensure orders are picked, packed and dispatched accurately.

Ideal candidates have warehouse supervisory or team-leader experience, thrive in a fast-paced environment and are committed to quality, safety and process standards like BRCGS.

Qualifications

• Experience in supervising or leading a warehouse team.
• Ability to motivate and manage a team to meet deadlines.
• Strong organisational and communication skills, with IT proficiency.
• Commitment to quality, safety and compliance standards (e.g., BRCGS).
• Licence for forklift operations (Counterbalance and Flexi).
• Experience in packaging, manufacturing or logistics environments.

Responsibilities

• Support the Warehouse Manager with daily warehouse operations.
• Lead, motivate and support the warehouse team.
• Plan workloads to meet customer deadlines.
• Ensure stock is received, stored and dispatched accurately.
• Maintain stock accuracy and traceability.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth operations.
• Maintain a clean, organised, safe warehouse.
• Provide cover for the Warehouse Manager when required.
• Follow company procedures and BRCGS standards.
• Maintain housekeeping and hygiene standards.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Identify and report quality or compliance issues.

Skills

Team leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

IT skills

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Tools

Counterbalance forklift

Flexi forklift

Job description

Job Title

Assistant Warehouse Manager

Salary

£32,000 to £37,000 per annum

Working Hours

Mon to Fri (7am - 4pm or 8am - 5pm)

Location

Letchworth

About the role

Our Client is looking for a hands-on Assistant Warehouse Manager to support the day-to-day running of our warehouse. Working alongside the Warehouse Manager, you'll help lead the team, manage workloads and ensure customer orders are picked, packed and dispatched accurately.

This role would suit someone with warehouse supervisory or team leader experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Warehouse Manager with daily warehouse operations.
• Lead, motivate and support the warehouse team.
• Plan workloads to meet customer deadlines.
• Ensure stock is received, stored and dispatched accurately.
• Maintain stock accuracy and product traceability.
• Work with other departments to ensure smooth operations.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe warehouse.
• Provide cover for the Warehouse Manager when required.
• Follow company procedures and BRCGS quality standards.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and hygiene.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Identify and report quality or compliance issues.

Essential Skills

• Previous warehouse supervisory or team leader experience.
• Experience leading and motivating a team.
• Good organisational, communication and IT skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.
• Counterbalance and Flexi forklift licences.
• Experience in packaging, manufacturing or logistics.
• Experience working within a BRCGS-certified business.

Company Benefits

• 23 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company pension