Two-Site Warehouse Operations Manager (Freight Forwarding)

Noble Recruiting; Basildon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Noble Recruiting is seeking a Warehouse Operations Manager in Basildon, Essex. The role coordinates two freight-forwarding warehouse sites, overseeing cargo handling, documentation, and cross-functional coordination with transport and customs. Core hours align with 06:00–20:00 shifts; a 09:00–17:30 schedule applies to the other unit.

Salary £50,000 per annum. The ideal candidate will be a strategic leader with strong international freight process knowledge, able to work in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Proven experience in warehouse or logistics management within Freight forwarding.
• Knowledge of IATA, CAA, HMRC and other regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to use a WMS/ERP System.
• MUST HAVE 5 YEARS EMPLOYMENT WITH NO GAPS due to CAA Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead warehouse & logistics across two facilities ensuring consistent service levels, SOPs and compliance.
• Provide hands-on operational support and balance resources between the sites.
• Oversee receiving, breakdown, storage and dispatch of air, sea and road freight cargo.
• Ensure correct handling (general cargo, hazardous goods, temperature controlled).
• Maintain compliance with aviation security and industry specific regulations (IATA, HMRC, CAA).
• Monitor KPIs.
• Manage inbound & outbound transport planning including haulage scheduling, carrier relationships and last-mile delivery.
• Optimise freight costs.
• Oversea stock accuracy
• Lead and develop the warehouse & Logistics team.
• Manage staffing levels, shift patterns, training and performance reviews.

Skills

Warehouse management

Logistics management

Regulatory knowledge

WMS/ERP proficiency

KPI monitoring

Tools

WMS/ERP

Job description

Noble Recruiting is seeking a Warehouse Operations Manager in Basildon, Essex. The role coordinates two freight-forwarding warehouse sites, overseeing cargo handling, documentation, and cross-functional coordination with transport and customs. Core hours align with 06:00–20:00 shifts; a 09:00–17:30 schedule applies to the other unit.

Salary £50,000 per annum. The ideal candidate will be a strategic leader with strong international freight process knowledge, able to work in a fast-paced