Warehouse Manager

Earthstream; Beccles; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider is seeking a Warehouse Manager for its Major Component Hub in Great Yarmouth. The role involves managing warehouse activities, operating heavy equipment like gantry cranes, and ensuring health and safety compliance. Ideal candidates will have experience in fork truck operation, maintenance, and SAP inventory management systems. This position requires excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with occasional weekend work expected.

Benefits

PPE provided by the client

Qualifications

• 5Ton & 16Ton Fork truck & 50Ton Gantry crane operator licence advantageous but not a must.
• Fork Truck & Gantry Crane operator experience required.
• Slinger & Banksman experience necessary.
• Minor maintenance experience required.
• SAP Material Management Experience a must.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all warehouse activities related to major components.
• Operate and oversee the use of a 50 Ton mobile gantry crane.
• Maintain SAP MM or other inventory management systems.
• Champion health, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Coordinate and plan inbound and outbound shipments.

Skills

Fork Truck operation

Gantry Crane operation

Minor maintenance

SAP Material Management

Slinger & Banksman

Job description

Warehouse Manager

Location:1 Sefton Lane, Southtown Road. Great Yarmouth. NR31 0FJ
Duration:15/09/2025 to 15/09/2028
Rotation:8:00am to 5:00pm Monday – Friday (42.5hrs /week) (and some weekend cover when required 8:00am to 4:30pm Saturday / Sunday approximately 1 weekend per month)


Your Role
The Supply Chain Team is looking to recruit an energetic and motivated Warehouse Manager to support the day-to-day operations at our new Major Component Hub in Great Yarmouth. This facility is critical to the offshore wind business and will be responsible for the storage, maintenance, and mobilisation of large, heavy-lift components essential to offshore operations. In this varied and hands-on role, you will play a key part in establishing and running the warehouse, working closely with offshore teams, and supply chain functions. This role requires excellent organisational skills, technical understanding of heavy equipment handling, and a strong safety-first mindset.

In this varied role your key responsibilities will include:
• Oversee and manage all warehouse activities related to major components, tools, special tools and associated equipment.
• Perform or coordinate routine minor maintenance and condition checks on stored components to ensure readiness.
• Operate and oversee the use of 50 Ton mobile gantry crane and heavy-duty forklifts for the safe movement and storage of large components.
• Maintain SAP MM or other inventory management systems, ensuring all stock levels, movements, and usage are accurately recorded.
• Support the setup of warehouse systems and layout, including racking, component zoning, and material flow for efficient operations.
• Liaise regularly with the Major Corrective Team, and the Supply Chain Manager to align warehouse operations with project needs.
• Monitor tooling and equipment lifecycles, arranging calibration, inspections, and repairs as required.
• Champion health, safety, and environmental compliance, ensuring all lifting operations and warehouse practices are carried out to the highest safety standards.
• Coordinate and plan inbound and outbound shipments, ensuring documentation, transport, packaging, and equipment readiness.
• Assist in preparing for audits, inspections, and operational readiness reviews.
• Support and lead continuous improvement initiatives, including lean warehousing and process optimisation.
• Provide reporting and KPIs related to inventory, downtime, logistics efficiency, and compliance.

Requirements:
- 5Ton & 16Ton Fork truck & 50Ton Gantry crane operator licence advantageous but not a must as training can be provided.
- Fork Truck & Gantry Crane operator experience a must.
- Slinger & Banksman experience a must.
- Minor maintenance experiences a must.
- SAP Material Management Experience a must.
- Occasional weekends may be required.
- 3 week notice each way.

Qualifications & Competencies:
• Strong organisational skills and high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to work methodically and quickly.
• Excellent time management skills and exceptional work ethic.
• Excellent communication skills.

PPE:
PPE provided by the client