Assistant Warehouse Manager

City Centre Recruitment; St. Ives; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks an Assistant Warehouse Manager for a logistics operation near Bournemouth Airport. The role involves supporting the Warehouse Manager in daily operations, leading a team, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have prior supervisory experience, a strong understanding of warehouse processes, and effective communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary of £32,400 per annum and opportunities for long-term career progression within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Long-term career progression

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a warehouse supervisory or senior operative role.
• Understanding of warehouse processes and Health & Safety practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively and lead a team.

Responsibilities

• Support daily warehouse operations, including stock control and order fulfilment.
• Guide and motivate warehouse staff.
• Monitor productivity and initiate process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations.
• Coordinate shift planning and resource allocation.

Skills

Warehouse operations management

Health & Safety compliance

Leadership skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Assistant Warehouse Manager

Location: Near Bournemouth Airport

Salary: £32,400 per annum

Hours: Thursday to Monday – Flexible start and finish times

We’re recruiting an Assistant Warehouse Manager to join a busy, well-established logistics operation based near Bournemouth Airport.

The Role

As Assistant Warehouse Manager, you will support the Warehouse Manager in the day-to-day running of a fast-paced operation. You’ll help lead a skilled team, ensure smooth workflow across all warehouse functions, and maintain excellent standards of safety, accuracy, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in managing daily warehouse operations, including goods in / out, stock control, and order fulfilment
• Support team leaders and warehouse staff, providing guidance, training, and motivation
• Monitor productivity and implement process improvements where required
• Ensure all Health & Safety regulations and company policies are adhered to
• Help coordinate shift planning, resource allocation, and workload management
• Liaise with internal teams to maintain strong communication and service levels

About You

• Previous experience in a warehouse supervisory or senior operative role
• Strong understanding of warehouse processes and Health & Safety practices
• Confident communicator with good organisational and leadership skills
• Proactive, reliable, and able to work well under pressure
• Flexible and committed, with availability Thursday to Monday

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary of £32,400 per annum
• Long-term career progression in a growing organisation
• Supportive team and a positive working environment

To find out more call us on 01202 586930 or apply today