Warehouse Manager

Hrgo-Recruitment; Aylesford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Hrgo-Recruitment in Aylesford, England, is seeking a Warehouse Manager to lead day-to-day warehouse operations, ensuring safe handling of goods, accurate inventory, and effective team management.

The role carries a salary of £35,000–£40,000 per annum, with responsibilities spanning receiving, dispatch, staff supervision, and KPI-driven continuous improvement in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Proven management experience in a warehouse or logistics environment.
• Valid forklift certification and demonstrable experience in safe forklift operation.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills with experience supervising teams.
• Good understanding of inventory control practices and warehouse management systems.
• Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, physically active environment and flexible with shift patterns.
• Strong focus on health & safety and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with lean / continuous improvement methodologies.
• Forklift training instructor experience or ability to train staff in forklift operation.

Responsibilities

• Manage all warehouse activities including receiving, storage, picking, packing and dispatch
• Survive and develop warehouse staff, including scheduling, training and performance management
• Ensure safe operation of forklifts and other material handling equipment; maintain licensing and training records
• Implement and enforce health & safety procedures and compliance with relevant regulations
• Maintain accurate inventory control using warehouse management systems and regular cycle counts
• Monitor and report on KPIs (turnaround times, accuracy, productivity, stock levels) and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Coordinate with transport, procurement and customer service to meet delivery schedules and service levels
• Oversee maintenance of warehouse facilities, equipment and PPE

Skills

Warehouse management

Leadership

Inventory control

Health & safety

Communication

Problem solving

Lean / CI

Forklift operation

Shift flexibility

Staff training

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems

Job description

Warehouse Manager (FJ-thjy5) Aylesford, England

Salary: GBP35000 - GBP40000 per annum

Warehouse Manager

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager to lead and coordinate day-to-day warehouse operations. The successful candidate will ensure safe, efficient handling of goods, maintain inventory accuracy, and manage a team to meet operational targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all warehouse activities including receiving, storage, picking, packing and dispatch
• Supervise and develop warehouse staff, including scheduling, training and performance management
• Ensure safe operation of forklifts and other material handling equipment; maintain licensing and training records
• Implement and enforce health & safety procedures and compliance with relevant regulations
• Maintain accurate inventory control using warehouse management systems and regular cycle counts
• Monitor and report on KPIs (turnaround times, accuracy, productivity, stock levels) and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Coordinate with transport, procurement and customer service to meet delivery schedules and service levels
• Oversee maintenance of warehouse facilities, equipment and PPE

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven management experience in a warehouse or logistics environment
• Valid forklift certification and demonstrable experience in safe forklift operation
• Strong leadership and people-management skills with experience supervising teams
• Good understanding of inventory control practices and warehouse management systems
• Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, physically active environment and flexible with shift patterns where required
• Strong focus on health & safety and regulatory compliance
• Experience with lean / continuous improvement methodologies
• Forklift training instructor experience or ability to train staff in forklift operation