Warehouse Manager

Gi Group (United Kingdom); Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Gi Group (United Kingdom) is seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager to lead a busy operation in Bridgwater. You will oversee goods receipt, storage, inventory, and customer dispatch, while developing a high-performing team and driving safety and continuous improvement.

The role focuses on maintaining stock accuracy, coordinating resources, and collaborating with Customer Services, Planning and Quality teams to meet service targets.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse management within manufacturing, logistics or distribution.
• Experience leading warehouse teams in fast-paced environments.
• Strong stock control and inventory management knowledge.
• Experience working with third-party logistics and transport providers.
• Knowledge of dangerous goods regulations and associated documentation.
• Good working knowledge of ERP systems and Microsoft Office.
• Current FLT licence.
• Excellent planning, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Track record of driving improvements and developing high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Leading and motivating the warehouse team to deliver efficient goods-in, storage and dispatch services.
• Managing daily warehouse activities to ensure goods are received, stored and shipped accurately and on time.
• Planning and coordinating warehouse resources to meet changing operational demands.
• Managing internal, external and third-party stock locations.
• Monitoring stock accuracy and overseeing stock control processes.
• Working closely with Customer Services, Planning and Quality teams to support performance.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives across warehouse operations.
• Setting and monitoring KPIs, productivity measures and service targets.
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety, quality and environmental requirements.
• Supporting employee development through training, coaching and performance management.
• Providing hands-on operational support when required.

Skills

Warehouse Management

Team Leadership

Stock Control

ERP Systems

FLT Licence

Health & Safety

Planning & Organisation

Stakeholder Management

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you an experienced Warehouse Manager looking for an opportunity to lead a busy operation where safety, service and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything you do?

We're seeking a proactive and people-focused Warehouse Manager to take responsibility for the day-to-day operation of a busy warehouse function, overseeing goods receipt, storage, inventory management and customer dispatch activities. You'll lead a dedicated team, drive operational performance and ensure the highest standards of health, safety and customer service are consistently achieved.

The Role:

As Warehouse Manager, you will take ownership of warehouse operations, ensuring products and materials move efficiently through the business while maintaining excellent stock accuracy and service levels. You'll be responsible for leading and developing the warehouse team, implementing best practices and collaborating closely with internal departments to support business objectives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and motivating the warehouse team to deliver an efficient goods-in, storage and dispatch service.


• Managing daily warehouse activities to ensure products are received, stored and shipped accurately and on time.


• Planning and coordinating warehouse resources to meet changing operational demands.


• Managing internal, external and third-party stock locations.


• Monitoring stock accuracy and overseeing stock control processes.


• Working closely with Customer Services, Planning and Quality teams to support operational performance.


• Driving continuous improvement initiatives across warehouse operations.


• Setting and monitoring KPIs, productivity measures and service targets.


• Ensuring compliance with all health, safety, quality and environmental requirements.


• Supporting employee development through training, coaching and performance management.


• Providing hands-on operational support when required.

About You:

We're looking for an experienced warehouse professional who combines strong operational expertise with excellent leadership skills.

You'll ideally have:

• Previous Warehouse Management experience within manufacturing, logistics or distribution.


• Experience managing warehouse teams in a fast-paced environment.


• Strong stock control and inventory management knowledge.


• Experience working with third-party logistics and transport providers.


• Knowledge of dangerous goods regulations and associated documentation.


• Good working knowledge of ERP systems and Microsoft Office.


• A current FLT licence.


• Excellent planning, organisational and problem-solving skills.


• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.


• A track record of driving improvements and developing high-performing teams.

What we're looking for:

You will be a visible leader who leads from the front, enjoys working alongside your team when needed and takes pride in delivering outstanding operational performance. You'll be able to make sound decisions, build effective relationships across the business and champion a culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement.

If you're ready to take ownership of a key warehouse operation and play a pivotal role in its ongoing success, we'd love to hear from you.