Warehouse Manager

TN United Kingdom; Derby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Warehouse Manager in Derby, leading the charge in establishing a new manufacturing and logistics site. This pivotal role involves recruiting a dynamic team and collaborating with automation partners to ensure operational excellence. With a focus on customer service, safety, and compliance, you'll foster a culture of achievement while managing budgets and implementing policies. Enjoy a supportive work environment that values inclusivity and offers numerous perks, including a management bonus scheme and private medical insurance. Be part of a journey that shapes the future of logistics in the UK.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Management Bonus Scheme

Profit share

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

Death in service benefit

Colleague discount

Career progression opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Strong team player with excellent customer service skills.
• Advanced IT skills, including Microsoft 365 and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and develop the operational Warehouse team.
• Ensure safety, quality, and compliance standards are met daily.
• Manage budget and control costs within your area.

Skills

Team Player

Customer Service

Planning and Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Advanced IT Skills

Tools

Microsoft 365

SAP/MRP

Job description

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Are you ready to be part of something new and exciting in Derby?

Our brand-new manufacturing and logistics site, situated at SmartParc, will offer a fresh and innovative environment, and we're looking for enthusiastic and passionate colleagues to help lay the foundation for something truly great.

We have a fantastic opportunity to join the team in Derby as Warehouse Manager. Reporting to the Logistics Manager, this is a key leadership role on site, as such it will be one of the first.

Your initial focus will be a journey of discovery. Working alongside our automation providers and in-house systems team to develop knowledge of how the site is to operate. Secondly, you will recruit your wider team who will start the journey of opening up our new purpose-built frozen facility in early 2026.

This initiative is a key part of our growth strategy, aimed at expanding our supply chain to meet the needs of our growing number of shops across the UK.

We can offer you:

• 25 days (5 weeks) annual leave, pro-rated, increasing with service (in addition to bank holidays), plus 1 additional floating day
• Management Bonus Scheme worth up to 10% of your salary
• Profit share: We distribute 10% of our profits to all employees with at least 6 months' service each year
• Private Medical Insurance, free for you and subsidised for dependants
• Permanent Health Insurance, providing a replacement income
• Automatic enrollment in our Greggs pension scheme with employer contributions and tax benefits
• Defined contribution management pension scheme
• Death in service benefit: a lump-sum payment of 4 times your annual salary
• Colleague discount, up to 50% off our products
• Share save schemes to buy discounted Greggs shares over time
• Career progression and learning opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme: confidential support for financial, relationship, work, and wellbeing issues, 24/7
• Perks and savings: gift card discounts, cashback, coupons, lifestyle offers
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Community engagement, environmental initiatives, and internal colleague networks

About the role

• This is a full-time role; flexibility will be considered
• We promote work-life balance and flexible working arrangements where possible
• The base location is Derby Smartparc, DE21 7BS. Ideally, you’ll live within an hour’s travel

What you'll do

• Recruit and develop the operational Warehouse team
• Coordinate with automation partners during commissioning to operational status
• Embed the Greggs culture to ensure team alignment and success
• Maintain customer service focus through regular reviews and improvements
• Ensure safety, quality, and compliance standards are met daily
• Manage budget and control costs within your area
• Develop and implement policies and procedures
• Conduct performance reviews, set targets, and support team development
• Lead with visibility, fostering a culture of achievement and responsibility

About you

You will fit right into this role if you:

• Are a strong team player, capable of building relationships at all levels
• Provide excellent customer service
• Can multi-task and work calmly under pressure
• Have strong planning and organizational skills
• Possess advanced IT skills, including Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams
• Are self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently
• Have analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in data analysis and solution implementation
• Communicate clearly and effectively at all levels, translating complex data into understandable terms
• Support an inclusive culture, valuing diversity
• Experience with SAP/MRP in a warehouse environment (desirable)
• Experience with automated warehouses (desirable)
• Experience in start-up projects (desirable)

About Greggs

At Greggs, we love what we do and have fun! Our culture is built on support, inclusivity, and shared success. We welcome everyone to join us and be themselves at work, regardless of background or preferences.