Warehouse Manager

Albert Bartlett; Boston; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long Service Awards

Employee of the Month

Staff Discounts

Life Assurance

Wellbeing Services

Discount Scheme

Cycle to Work

Wellbeing Events

Free Parking

Job summary

Albert Bartlett is recruiting a Warehouse Manager for our new chilled potato packing site in Boston, Lincolnshire. You will manage a brand-new operation, lead Team Leaders and forklift operatives, and own the development of the warehouse function in a safety-minded, results-driven environment.

The role requires strong leadership, experience in chilled/frozen goods, and a solid understanding of ERP systems and batch traceability.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a food manufacturing warehouse or cold storage operation is essential.
• HACCP/food safety certification or equivalent is preferred.
• Strong leadership and ability to develop teams and processes.
• Good communication across shifts and departments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain temperature integrity for frozen and chilled storage and products.
• Lead stock counts, FIFO/FEFO and ensure accurate inventory controls.
• Coordinate staging of raw materials and packaging to minimize downtime.
• Oversee intake, cross-docking, racking, and dispatch activities.
• Optimize space across temperature zones and manage warehouse staff.
• Promote a proactive safety culture and safe MHE operation.
• Utilise ERP for real-time inventory tracking and batch traceability.
• Liaise with third-party logistics providers and transporters.
• Ensure documentation accuracy and respond to cold chain alerts.

Skills

Warehouse management

Food manufacturing

Cold chain logistics

Team leadership

Communication skills

Safety culture

Education

HACCP/Food Safety Level 2

Tools

ERP software

Barcode scanning

MHE equipment

Job description

Albert Bartlett is a progressive British family brand, established in 1948 and dedicated to providing quality potatoes for delicious meals.

We want Albert Bartlett to be a world famous household brand, renowned for quality and expertise in own label and branded potatoes and potato products.

We aim to be an innovative and improving company that exceeds our customers’ expectations while operating in an environmentally responsible and sustainable way.

We are currently recruiting for a Warehouse Manager at our new chilled potato product packing site in Boston, Lincolnshire.

This position is ideal for an ambitious warehouse professional who has recently stepped into management or is ready to take the next step in their leadership career. As part of a brand-new operation, you will have the opportunity to take ownership, influence how the warehouse function develops, and gain valuable experience within a growing business.

With support from an experienced leadership team and clear progression opportunities as the site expands, this role offers an excellent platform for someone looking to develop their management skills, broaden their operational experience, and build a long-term career within the Albert Bartlett Group.

This is more than just a Warehouse Manager role, it's an opportunity to grow with the business and help shape the future success of a new and exciting operation.

The site will initially launch with two production lines and a dedicated warehouse function. The chilled potato operation will repack frozen product into high-quality, oven-ready chilled goods. The factory is being equipped with state-of-the-art machinery, technology and warehouse systems, creating a modern environment focused on safety, quality, efficiency and continuous improvement.

Shift & Hours of work: Monday to Friday - Fixed Shift, working 08:00hrs to 17:00hrs

Rate of Pay: Depending on experience

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain uninterrupted temperature integrity for frozen, and chilled storage and food items).
• Ensure compliance with BRCGS, HACCP, and FDA/local statutory food safety laws.
• Lead regular stock counts and reconciliation. Maintain strict FIFO/FEFO rotation for highly perishable raw materials, high-care ingredients, and finished goods.
• Coordinate the timely and accurate staging of raw ingredients and packaging materials to processing and storage areas to minimize downtime.
• Oversee daily intake, cross-docking, racking, freezer utilization, and final dispatch.
• Optimize space utilization across multiple temperature zones.
• Resource, train, and manage warehouse Team Leaders/Supervisors and forklift operatives.
• Foster a proactive safety culture regarding manual handling and MHE operations.
• Maximize the utilization of the ERP software for real-time inventory tracking, batch traceability, and barcode scanning.
• Manage relationships with third-party logistics providers and transport carriers.
• Ensure vehicle cleanliness, pre-loading temperature checks, and accurate documentation.
• Act decisively during cold chain alerts, equipment failures, or transport delays.
• Analyse inventory data, labour capacity planning, and operational KPI reporting.

• Management experience, specifically within a food manufacturing environment (chilled, frozen, or high-care sectors) is preferred.
• Strong understanding of cold chain logistics, workflows, and high-care/low-risk zoning constraints.
• Certified in HACCP/Food Safety (Level 2 or higher preferred) with proven experience hosting BRCGS, grocery retail, or regulatory audits is advantageous.
• Excellent organisational skills and the capacity to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Strong communication skills for effective interactions with staff at various levels and departments.

• Long Service Awards
• Employee of the Month & On the Spot Awards
• Discounted Staff Sales
• Life Assurance
• Access to Free Wellbeing Services (inc. counselling and financial advice).
• Retailer Discount Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Wellbeing & Engagement Events throughout the year
• Free Parking