Head of Warehouse (Interim)

phs Group plc; Park Central; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Virtual GP for you and household

29 days holidays incl. BH

phs Perks discounts

Job summary

Mayflower Washroom Solutions, part of the phs Group, is seeking an Interim Head of Warehouse at the Coleshill site (Mayflower Park). The role leads a busy warehouse operation, delivering safe, cost-effective performance in a fast-paced environment.

You will report to the Regional Operations Director, directing people, processes and performance while driving continuous improvement and customer service excellence.

Qualifications

• Senior warehouse leadership experience.
• Experience as Head of Warehouse or equivalent.
• Proven track record of improving performance.
• Budgeting and resource management experience.
• Strong knowledge of WMS and inventory control.
• Health, safety and compliance management.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the warehouse function.
• Lead and develop warehouse teams.
• Drive safety, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Meet service, quality and productivity targets.
• Plan and implement efficiency improvements.
• Monitor KPIs and identify optimization opportunities.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and stock control.

Skills

Leadership

Warehouse management

Budget management

Health & safety

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

WMS

Inventory control

Job description

Head of Warehouse (Interim)

Mayflower Washroom Solutions
Roman Park, Coleshill
3-Month Fixed-Term Contract
Competitive Salary

Are you an experienced warehouse leader with a proven track record of driving operational performance and leading high-performing teams? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where you can make an immediate impact? If so, we are looking for an Interim Head of Warehouse to join Mayflower Washroom Solutions at our Roman Park site in Coleshill on a 3-month fixed-term contract.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Regional Operations Director, the Head of Warehouse will lead our warehouse operation, ensuring the effective management of people, processes, performance, and compliance. This is a hands‑on leadership role requiring an experienced operational professional who can quickly assess performance, provide clear direction, and drive continuous improvement. You will be responsible for the safe, efficient, and cost‑effective running of the warehouse, while supporting business objectives and delivering excellent service to our customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the warehouse function.
• Lead, coach, and develop warehouse management and operational teams.
• Drive a culture of accountability, engagement, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure warehouse operations consistently meet service, quality, and productivity targets.
• Develop and implement operational plans to improve efficiency and performance.
• Monitor and analyse key performance indicators, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure inventory accuracy and effective stock control processes.
• Lead all health and safety initiatives, ensuring full compliance with legislative and company requirements.
• Manage operational resources effectively to meet changing business demands.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to support business performance and customer satisfaction.
• Identify operational risks and implement appropriate mitigation plans.
• Support succession planning, employee development, and talent management within the warehouse function.

Essential Experience:

• Significant experience in a senior warehouse, logistics, distribution, or supply chain leadership role.
• Previous experience operating at Head of Warehouse, Distribution Manager, Operations Manager, General Manager, or equivalent level.
• Proven experience leading large teams within a fast-paced operational environment.
• Demonstrable success in driving operational improvements and delivering sustainable performance results.
• Strong experience managing budgets, resources, and operational performance.
• Extensive knowledge of warehouse management systems, inventory control, and distribution processes.
• A strong track record in health, safety, and compliance management.

• Inspirational leadership and people management skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and business acumen.
• Excellent analytical and decision‑making capability.
• Proven ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong planning, organisational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Resilient, adaptable, and capable of delivering results in a dynamic environment.

In return for your expertise, you will get:

• Competitive Salary (Based on a 40‑hour working week Monday to Friday)
• Virtual GP for you and your household
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Amazing employee discounts with major supermarkets and retailers with ‘phs Perks’
• Career progression opportunities and training to expand your skills. We offer accredited ILM training through external and in‑house training and apprenticeship opportunities
• Other benefits such as improved parental and paternity leave, a 24‑hour wellbeing helpline, cycle to work scheme, pension scheme, life assurance and more…

If this sounds like the job for you, we would love to hear from you.

Who we are?

Mayflower Washroom Solutionsis a market leader in the field of Washroom Hygiene and Consumable provision, with over 23 years’ experience of service delivery on a national basis. Our 4 defined Divisions offer our clients the complete solution to managed services, from a single source. Part of the phs Group, we are the leading hygiene services provider in the UK, Ireland and Spain. Our team of over 3,000 expert personnel provides washroom, floorcare, healthcare and a range of specialist services to over 120,000 customers ranging from large single sites, to multi‑national restaurant chains, healthcare establishments and small owner‑occupied shops.

At phs, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff. We remain committed to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination.Please let us know if we need to make any reasonable adjustments for you during the recruitment process.