Warehouse Manager

Marmon Lift Recruitment Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Marmon Lift Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager for a hands-on role in Leicester. You will lead a team, oversee goods-in, storage, picking, packing and dispatch, and ensure safety standards, including handling hazardous chemicals, COSHH compliance and accurate stock records.

This permanent, full-time position offers £40,000 per annum and the chance to drive process improvements, optimise warehouse operations and collaborate across production, purchasing and logistics

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Warehouse Manager or senior warehouse role.
• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• Strong knowledge of stock control and warehouse operations.
• Experience using an ERP or warehouse management system.
• Essential: awareness of hazardous chemicals, chemical restrictions and safe storage/handling.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day warehouse operation.
• Lead, motivate and develop the warehouse team.
• Oversee goods-in, storage, picking, packing and dispatch.
• Maintain accurate stock records and conduct stock checks.
• Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies and operational issues.
• Collaborate with production, purchasing, sales and logistics teams.
• Ensure safe handling, storage and dispatch of chemicals.

Skills

Team leadership

Stock control

ERP/WMS software

Hazardous chemicals safety

Health & safety

Communication

Problem solving

Prioritization

Tools

ERP/WMS software

Job description

Location: Leicester
Salary: £40,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Warehouse Manager to join a well-established and growing business based in Leicester.

This is a hands-on management position, responsible for overseeing the day-to-day warehouse operation and ensuring materials and finished goods are received, stored and dispatched safely, efficiently and accurately.

A key requirement for this position is experience and awareness of hazardous chemicals and the restrictions surrounding their safe storage, handling and movement. This is an essential requirement for the role.

You will lead a warehouse team and work closely with other areas of the business to maintain stock availability, improve processes and ensure consistently high operational standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day warehouse operation.
• Lead, motivate and develop the warehouse team.
• Oversee goods-in, storage, picking, packing and dispatch.
• Maintain accurate stock records and conduct regular stock checks.
• Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies and operational issues.
• Work closely with production, purchasing, sales and logistics teams.
• Ensure goods are handled, stored and dispatched safely and correctly.
• Ensure hazardous chemicals and materials are handled, stored and moved in accordance with relevant safety requirements and company procedures.
• Ensure appropriate controls are in place for hazardous substances, including correct labelling, segregation and storage.
• Maintain awareness of chemical restrictions and safe handling requirements.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, health & safety and compliance.
• Monitor warehouse performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Improve warehouse processes, systems and working practices.
• Manage warehouse space and ensure efficient storage.
• Ensure internal and customer delivery requirements are consistently met.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience as a Warehouse Manager, Warehouse Supervisor or similar senior warehouse professional.
• Proven experience leading and managing a team.
• Strong knowledge of stock control and warehouse operations.
• Experience using an ERP or warehouse management system.
• Essential: Proven awareness and understanding of hazardous chemicals, chemical restrictions and the safe storage and handling of hazardous substances.
• Essential: Understanding of relevant chemical safety requirements, including COSHH and appropriate storage/segregation practices.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A strong understanding of warehouse health & safety.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work across different departments.
• A practical and proactive approach to problem solving.
• The ability to manage priorities in a busy operational environment.
• Experience within a manufacturing, engineering or industrial environment would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

• £40,000 per annum
• Permanent, full-time position
• Leicester-based role
• Opportunity to take ownership of a key operational function
• Established and professional working environment
• Opportunity to improve processes and make a visible impact
• Leadership and development opportunities