Operations Manager - Warehouse & Transport Lead

Michael Page (UK); Addlestone; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Permanent role

Growth opportunities

Collaborative environment

Job summary

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

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Organisational skills

Prioritisation

Communication

Customer service

Leadership

Team motivation

Job description

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