Warehouse Manager

Willis Global Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in international freight forwarding is seeking a Warehouse Manager for their new facility in Feltham, Middlesex. This role involves overseeing warehouse operations, managing freight logistics, and leading a team. The position offers competitive salary, full-time contract, and various benefits including pension and holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Pension

22 Days holiday / calendar year

Overtime compensation

Qualifications

• Proven team leadership experience within a warehouse environment.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Previous warehouse operations experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage all inbound and outbound freight for high-value shipments.
• Oversee packing and documentation processes.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality control procedures.

Skills

Team Leadership

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Time Management

Job description

Our client, a well-respected market leader in providing international freight forwarding and logistics solutions for high value goods, are recruiting for a Warehouse Manager to join a new team at their warehouse facility in Feltham, Middlesex.

This is a new role to join a new freight forwarding & logistics team specialising in handling the movement of high value goods. An exciting opportunity to join a rapidly expanding organisation with a vision to further establish its global leading position within the industry.

Main Purpose of the Role:

Reporting to the management and becoming a part of a busy warehouse team, the Warehouse Manager will work closely with your colleagues, to carry out warehouse operational duties within a busy warehouse facility whilst overseeing and leading the warehouse operations team.

On Offer:

• Working Hours: Monday Friday, 9am-6pm
• Competitive salary, dependant on experience
• Full time, permanent contract
• Pension
• Overtime work will be compensated accordingly
• 22 Days holiday / calendar year

Duties and Responsibilities of the Warehouse Manager:

• Process and manage all inbound and outbound freight for high-value shipments, ensuring accuracy and compliance with security protocols.
• Meet strict daily deadlines to ensure efficient logistics operations.
• Updating and maintaining logs as processed.
• Load and unload shipments from vehicles for both inbound, outbound, and domestic transfers, ensuring careful handling of valuable goods.
• Oversee all aspects of packing, uploading Proof of Delivery (PODs), triparts, and other relevant documentation.
• Ensure all quality control, safety and protection procedures are updated and adhered to
• Provide great customer service at all times
• Collaborate with various operational departments to resolve any logistical challenges efficiently.
• Perform all other essential and assigned duties as required to support logistics operations.

To Be Considered:

• Proven team leadership experience within a warehouse environment
• Valid full clean UK driving licence
• No criminal convictions or driving bans subject to full DBS check
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Previous warehouse operations experience is essential
• Candidates must be available to work Monday to Friday each week
• Out of hours and / or weekend availability may be required
• Excellent time keeping skills. Must be flexible and have the ability to work on his/her own initiative
• A proactive attitude and strong problem-solving skills
• X-Ray Screening Licence is a plus

For full details, contact Willis Global a leading Recruitment Consultancy for the Supply Chain & Logistics Industry