Warehouse Manager

WR Logistics; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics company is seeking a Warehouse Manager in Peterborough to oversee a large warehouse operation. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a similar role within the logistics sector and strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include managing a team, ensuring operational excellence, driving process improvements, and maintaining compliance with regulations. This position offers a competitive salary between £60,000 - £70,000 and long-term career prospects.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Long-term career prospects

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Warehouse Manager or similar in logistics.
• Strong leadership in fast-paced operations.
• Track record of improving processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage a large warehouse operation.
• Lead and develop a sizeable team.
• Drive and evaluate operational KPIs.

Skills

Leadership skills

Process improvement

Stakeholder management

Warehouse management systems knowledge

Operational excellence

Job description

Warehouse Manager - 60K- 70K
Location: Peterborough
Salary: 60,000 - 70,000 (depending on experience)

We are working with a global, award-winning logistics company who are seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager to lead their operation in Peterborough. With sites across the UK and worldwide, this business is recognised as a leader in the sector, offering long-term stability and exceptional career progression opportunities.

The Role

• Full responsibility for managing a large, fast-paced warehouse operation.
• Lead, coach, and develop a sizeable team, ensuring performance, safety, and engagement.
• Drive operational excellence, ensuring KPIs, service levels, and customer expectations are consistently met.
• Oversee all aspects of warehouse operations including goods-in, storage, pick/pack, stock control, and dispatch.
• Implement and champion continuous improvement initiatives to maximise efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, company policies, and industry regulations.
• Work closely with senior leadership and other UK/Global sites to deliver best practice and innovation.

About You

• Proven experience as a Warehouse Manager (or similar senior leadership role) within a large-scale logistics/distribution environment.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing large teams in a fast-moving operation.
• A track record of improving processes, driving efficiencies, and delivering results.
• Commercially astute with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong understanding of warehouse management systems (WMS) and modern logistics technology.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary between 60,000 - 70,000, dependent on experience.
• Opportunity to join a global leader in logistics with award-winning operations.
• Excellent long-term career prospects and professional development opportunities.
• Be part of a forward-thinking business that invests in its people and technology.

WR Logistics are the recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit UK wide for permanent and contract jobs.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.