Warehouse & Coldstore Manager

Hunter Savage; Lisburn; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics provider in Lisburn is seeking an experienced Warehouse & Coldstore Manager to lead operations and a high-performing team. The role demands strong leadership capabilities and at least 3 years of management experience in a similar environment. Key responsibilities include overseeing day-to-day operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and fostering a positive work culture. This position offers a competitive salary and significant opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Additional service‑based annual leave

Matched pension (5%)

Life & Death in Service insurance

Certified training opportunities

Additional company benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience managing a team of 10+.
• Experience in a food or temperature-controlled warehouse environment.
• Strong leadership capability with proven performance delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop a high‑performing warehouse team.
• Manage performance, attendance, training, and any disciplinary processes.
• Own day‑to‑day operations across the warehouse and coldstore.

Skills

Leadership capability

Communication skills

Customer-focused approach

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Experience with Health & Safety

LEAN / Six Sigma experience

Tools

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Job description

Warehouse & Coldstore Manager – Lisburn

Salary: £42,000 – £47,000 DOE
Hours: Monday–Friday, Day Shift
Location: Lisburn
Contact: Conor O'Hagan | [e-mail] | 07803790859

Top 3 Things to Know About This Job

1. High-impact leadership role – full autonomy to shape warehouse & coldstore operations during a period of major growth.
2. Modern, sustainability-focused logistics environment – work with a cutting‑edge fleet, technology, and continuous improvement culture.
3. Genuine career progression – a key operational role with clear opportunities to influence change and advance within the organisation.

The Opportunity

Hunter Savage is partnering with a long-established, industry‑leading logistics provider to recruit an experienced Warehouse & Coldstore Manager for their Lisburn site. This is an exciting, hands‑on leadership position for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, customer‑driven environment and wants to make a meaningful impact on operational performance and team culture.

Key Responsibilities

People Leadership

• Lead, motivate, and develop a high‑performing warehouse team.
• Foster a positive, engaged working environment with clear communication.
• Manage performance, attendance, training, and any disciplinary processes.

Operations Management

• Own day‑to‑day operations across the warehouse and coldstore.
• Plan and manage labour in line with customer demand.
• Oversee stock, inventory accuracy, order fulfilment and customer service performance.
• Coordinate plant, facilities, maintenance, and contractor relationships.

Compliance, Safety & Standards

• Ensure all activity complies with legal, company, and industry standards.
• Lead on Health & Safety initiatives, investigations and risk assessments.
• Maintain readiness for audits, including BRC and temperature‑controlled standards.

Performance & Continuous Improvement

• Monitor KPIs and ensure effective tracking of operational activity.
• Identify and deliver efficiency, cost‑reduction, and process‑improvement initiatives.
• Support technology adoption and champion sustainability across the site.

What You’ll Need

• Experience in a food or temperature‑controlled warehouse environment.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience managing a team of 10+.
• Strong leadership capability with proven performance delivery in a fast‑moving operation.
• Experience using a Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Good communication skills and a customer‑focused approach.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; knowledge of Health & Safety and BRC.
• LEAN / Six Sigma experience is desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive salary ( £42k–£47k DOE).
• Monday–Friday day shift with some flexibility.
• Additional service‑based annual leave.
• Matched pension (5%).
• Life & Death in Service insurance.
• Certified training and career development opportunities.
• Additional company benefits.

For further information, and to apply for this Warehouse Manager position or other engineering/operations opportunities, please contact Conor O'Hagan or visit our Website.

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