Warehouse Manager

Harris Lord Recruitment; Crawley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Lord Recruitment is seeking an experienced Logistics & Warehouse Manager in Crawley to lead warehouse operations and a hands-on team. You will ensure safe handling and storage of hazardous and regulated products, drive performance, and maintain high health and safety standards.

The role requires proven warehouse leadership, knowledge of safety regulations, and experience with chemicals or dangerous goods. IOSH qualification and ADR knowledge are desirable qualifications for this role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a busy warehouse or distribution operation.
• Strong understanding of safe storage, handling procedures and workplace safety requirements.
• Leadership skills with experience managing challenging conversations and performance issues.
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of relevant health and safety regulations.
• Desirable: IOSH qualification at management/director level and knowledge of ADR regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily running of warehouse and logistics operations.
• Lead, motivate and develop the warehouse team, ensuring high standards of performance.
• Ensure the safe handling, storage and movement of hazardous and regulated products.
• Maintain excellent health and safety standards, including emergency procedures.
• Manage staff performance, resolve challenging situations and confidently handle difficult conversations.
• Oversee stock control, inventory management and distribution activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve warehouse efficiency and processes.

Skills

Warehouse management

Leadership

Health and safety

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Hazardous materials handling

Education

IOSH (higher level) qualification

ADR regulations knowledge

Job description

Logistics & Warehouse Manager

Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 per annum

Harris Lord Recruitment is working with an established distribution business looking to recruit an experienced and confident Logistics & Warehouse Manager to lead its warehouse operations.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a strong, hands‑on leader who has experience working within an environment involving chemicals, hazardous materials or dangerous goods.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily running of warehouse and logistics operations.
• Lead, motivate and develop the warehouse team, ensuring high standards of performance.
• Ensure the safe handling, storage and movement of hazardous and regulated products.
• Maintain excellent health and safety standards, including emergency procedures.
• Manage staff performance, resolve challenging situations and confidently handle difficult conversations.
• Oversee stock control, inventory management and distribution activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve warehouse efficiency and processes.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience managing a busy warehouse or distribution operation.
• Previous experience working with chemicals, hazardous materials or dangerous goods is essential.
• Strong understanding of safe storage, handling procedures and workplace safety requirements.
• Confident leadership skills with experience managing challenging situations and difficult conversations.
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of relevant health and safety regulations.
• Desirable: Higher-level IOSH qualification, ideally at management/director level, and knowledge of ADR regulations.

If you're an experienced Warehouse Manager who enjoys leading a team and making a real difference to operations, we'd love to hear from you.