ASSISTANT WAREHOUSE MANAGER

A for Appointments Limited; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Private healthcare

Job summary

A for Appointments Limited in Rotherham is seeking an experienced Assistant Warehouse Manager to oversee daily warehouse operations and supervise a team. The role focuses on stock control, health & safety, and efficient dispatch of goods in a growing metals processing and distribution business.

You will support the Warehouse Manager, drive continuous improvement, and ensure high standards of housekeeping and customer service while maintaining staff development and training.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a warehouse, logistics, distribution or industrial environment.
• Experience supervising or leading a warehouse team.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations and stock control.
• A good understanding of health & safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day running of the warehouse and supervise staff.
• Coordinate goods in/out and warehouse movements, maintain stock accuracy.
• Promote health & safety culture and ensure site standards.
• Plan resources and staffing, liaise with logistics and management teams.

Skills

Warehouse ops

Stock control

Team leadership

Health & safety

Organisation

Communication

FLT licence

Job description

ASSISTANT WAREHOUSE MANAGER for growing company - ROTHERHAM

Salary: circa £40K Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent - GOOD PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITY

This is a growing business specialising in the processing, supply and distribution of specialist metals. Following continued growth and the opening of our new Warehouse, we are looking for an experienced and hands‑on Assistant Warehouse Manager to support the day‑to‑day running of our warehouse operation.

The Role

Working alongside the Warehouse Manager, you will help oversee the daily operation of the warehouse, ensuring that goods are received, stored, processed and dispatched safely and efficiently.

This is a hands‑on management position suited to someone who is confident leading a team, understands warehouse operations and is comfortable taking responsibility when required.

The successful candidate will play an important role in maintaining high standards of stock control, health & safety, housekeeping, productivity and customer service, while supporting the Warehouse Manager with the continued development of the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Warehouse Manager with the day-to-day running of the warehouse
• Supervise and support warehouse employees
• Allocate workloads and ensure daily priorities are achieved
• Coordinate goods in, goods out and warehouse movements
• Maintain accurate stock control and investigate discrepancies
• Ensure materials are stored and handled correctly
• Monitor warehouse housekeeping and general site standardsSupport the implementation and enforcement of company policies and procedures
• Promote a strong health & safety culture across the warehouse
• Assist with staff training and ongoing development
• Monitor employee performance and raise issues with the Warehouse Manager
• Help resolve day‑to‑day operational issues
• Support stock checks and inventory control
• Assist with planning warehouse resources and staffing requirements
• Liaise with logistics, administration and management teams
• Cover for the Warehouse Manager when required
• Identify opportunities to improve warehouse efficiency and processes

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience in a warehouse, logistics, distribution or industrial environment
• Experience supervising or leading a warehouse team
• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations and stock control
• A good understanding of health & safety requirements
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• The confidence to manage and motivate a team
• A practical, hands‑on approach
• The ability to work under pressure and prioritise competing demands
• Good attention to detail
• A professional and reliable approach
• A FLT licence and experience within the metals, manufacturing or industrial sector is required for this role.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Performance bonus opportunities
• Annual salary reviews
• Company pension
• Private healthcare
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Company-provided food in the canteen area