Warehouse & Logistics Operations Manager

Alternative Heat Ltd; Armagh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alternative Heat Ltd in Banbridge seeks an experienced Warehouse & Logistics Operations Manager to lead the stores and logistics across the BU, aligning warehouse activity with manufacturing and project delivery.

You will develop scalable operations, oversee heavy lift, abnormal loads, cross-border logistics, and manage internal and outsourced transport, collaborating with Planning, Procurement, Projects and Quality.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in warehouse and logistics leadership.
• Proven ability to manage complex logistics for large modular projects.
• Strong collaboration with planning, procurement and manufacturing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop warehouse and logistics operations across the BU.
• Oversee heavy lift, specialist transport, and cross-border logistics.
• Manage subcontractors, cost control and regulatory compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement and scalable logistics solutions for growth.

Skills

Team leadership

Logistics planning

Cost control

Health & safety

Job description

Warehouse & Logistics Operations Manager

Application Deadline: 9 October 2026

Department: Stores

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Alternative Heat Head Office

Reporting To: Head of Warehouse and Logistics

Description

Team Overview: The Stores & Warehousing team manages the receipt, storage, and distribution of all materials and equipment required for our projects. By maintaining organised inventory control and efficient stock management, the department ensures that the right materials are available at the right time, supporting smooth project workflows and reducing delays. Their role is key to operational efficiency and effective supply chain management.

Role Overview: The Warehouse & Logistics Operations Manager is a senior operational leadership role within a Business Unit (BU), responsible for the management and development of warehouse and logistics operations supporting the BU.

The BU operates within a complex, project-driven environment with significant material, manufacturing, storage, transport and specialist logistics requirements. The role therefore extends beyond traditional warehouse management, incorporating the full coordination and operational control of internal and outsourced logistics activities associated with the delivery of large modular plantrooms and associated equipment.

The Warehouse & Logistics Operations Manager will provide dedicated operational leadership to BU, ensuring that warehouse, material flow and logistics capability are aligned with manufacturing programmes, project requirements and future business growth.

The role will have responsibility for developing a safe, efficient, commercially effective and scalable warehouse and logistics operation, while providing strong operational control over specialist transport, heavy lift, abnormal loads, crane hire and cross-border logistics. The position will work closely with Manufacturing, Planning, Supply Chain, Procurement, Commercial, Projects, HSE and Quality to ensure that logistics is treated as a critical part of the overall BU delivery process.

Job Title | Warehouse & Logistics Operations Manager Location | Head Office, Banbridge Hours | Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm and Friday 8am-3pm Salary | Competitive Depending on Experience Responsible to | Head of Warehouse and Logistics

What You'll be Doing

This role is responsible for leading and developing all warehouse and logistics operations across the business unit, ensuring the efficient movement, storage and delivery of materials, equipment and modular plantrooms to support manufacturing and project programmes. The position oversees warehouse performance, logistics planning, heavy lift and specialist transport activities, subcontractor management, cost control and operational compliance. Working closely with planning, manufacturing, project, commercial and procurement teams, the role ensures logistics requirements are fully integrated into project delivery while proactively managing capacity, resources and programme risks. It also carries responsibility for leading and developing teams, maintaining high standards of health, safety and quality, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and implementing scalable warehouse and logistics solutions that support future business growth and increasing project volumes.