Operations Manager

Connect Appointments; Uphall; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full‑time permanent position

6am–3pm schedule (Mon-Fri)

Salary £40k-£45k

Job summary

Connect Appointments is recruiting an Operations Manager to join an established food distribution business based in Uphall. This is a hands‑on senior leadership role overseeing all warehouse and transport operations across the site and ideal for an experienced warehouse and team manager ready to take the next step up, who leads from the front and isn't afraid to get stuck in to get the job done.

The role is full-time and permanent, with Monday to Friday 6am to 3pm and occasional Saturday morning

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years leadership experience in warehouse management.
• Strong knowledge of stock and inventory processes and proficiency with ERP systems.
• Experience managing multifunctional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Food Safety, HACCP and IOSH qualifications are advantageous.
• Hands-on, motivational leadership style with strong organisational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing the warehouse and transport teams to deliver high operational standards.
• Overseeing driver pre-briefs, vehicle checks and route despatch to ensure deliveries run efficiently.
• Managing goods in, stock rotation and inventory integrity with accurate reporting.
• Driving continuous improvement in pick accuracy, stock presentation and operational performance.
• Taking full ownership of site hygiene, food safety and health and safety compliance.
• Planning resource, managing staffing levels and monitoring KPIs and performance reporting.

Skills

Leadership experience

Team management

Problem-solving

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Connect Appointments is recruiting an Operations Manager to join an established food distribution business based in Uphall.

This is a hands‑on senior leadership role overseeing all warehouse and transport operations across the site - ideal for an experienced warehouse and team manager ready to take the next step up, who leads from the front and isn't afraid to get stuck in to get the job done.

What's on offer?

• Full‑time permanent position
• Monday to Friday, 6am to 3pm (possible occasional Saturday morning cover)
• £40,000 to £45,000 per annum - dependent on experience

As an Operations Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and managing the warehouse and transport teams to deliver high operational standards
• Overseeing driver pre‑briefs, vehicle checks and route despatch to ensure deliveries run efficiently
• Managing goods in, stock rotation and inventory integrity with accurate reporting
• Driving continuous improvement in pick accuracy, stock presentation and operational performance
• Taking full ownership of site hygiene, food safety and health and safety compliance
• Planning resource, managing staffing levels and monitoring KPIs and performance reporting

To be considered as an Operations Manager, you will need:

• A minimum of 5 years leadership experience in warehouse management, ideally within FMCG or food distribution
• Strong knowledge of stock and inventory processes and proficiency with ERP systems
• Experience managing multifunctional teams in a fast‑paced environment
• Food Safety, HACCP and IOSH qualifications are advantageous
• A hands‑on, motivational leadership style with strong organisational and problem‑solving skills