Operations Manager - Warehouse and Transport

Michael Page (UK); Addlestone; Híbrido; GBP 35.000 - 45.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

25 days holiday

Permanent role

Growth opportunities

Collaborative environment

Descripción de la vacante

Michael Page (UK) represents an established client seeking an Operations Manager to lead a Plymouth warehouse operation. The role combines operational leadership with warehouse management, customer service, and transport coordination, offering autonomy and the opportunity to impact service levels and performance.

The successful candidate will oversee daily warehouse activities, develop the team, maintain stock accuracy, support trade counter operations and drive safety and continuous improvement

Formación

• Experience managing or supervising a busy warehouse, distribution or logistics operation.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Hands-on leadership style with willingness to support operational activities.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Experience of transport or HGV compliance coordination would be advantageous.
• HGV Class 2 licence desirable but not essential.

Responsabilidades

• Manage daily warehouse activities including goods-in, storage, picking, dispatch and customer collections.
• Lead, support and develop the warehouse team through a hands-on management approach.
• Maintain stock accuracy and resolve operational issues promptly.
• Support trade counter operations, customer enquiries and order processing.
• Coordinate vehicle servicing, inspections and compliance activities.
• Promote a safe working environment and drive continuous improvement across the operation.

Conocimientos

Organisational skills

Prioritisation

Communication

Customer service

Leadership

Team motivation

Descripción del empleo

• Great Opportunity based in Ivybridge
• Small operation covering transport and warehousing

About Our Client

An established business within the building products sector is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead its warehouse operation in Plymouth. This is a varied role that combines operational leadership, warehouse management, customer service and transport coordination.

Job Description

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established organisation in a key operational leadership role. The position offers autonomy, responsibility and the chance to make a tangible impact on service levels, operational performance and team development.

The Operations Manager will be responsible for:

• Manage daily warehouse activities including goods-in, storage, picking, dispatch and customer collections.
• Lead, support and develop the warehouse team through a hands-on management approach.
• Maintain stock accuracy and resolve operational issues promptly.
• Support trade counter operations, customer enquiries and order processing.
• Coordinate vehicle servicing, inspections and compliance activities.
• Promote a safe working environment and drive continuous improvement across the operation.

The Successful Applicant

The successful Operations Manager will be have;

• Previous experience managing or supervising a busy warehouse, distribution or logistics operation.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• A practical, hands-on leadership style with a willingness to support operational activities when required.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Experience of transport or HGV compliance coordination would be advantageous.
• HGV Class 2 licence desirable but not essential

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary between £35,000 and £45,000 per annum.
• Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days plus bank holidays.
• A permanent role with opportunities for growth within the company.
• A collaborative work environment in Ivybridge Plymouth