Warehouse Manager

Journey recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager to oversee operations in Wokingham. The role includes managing a warehouse team, ensuring compliance with ISO standards, and driving efficiency improvements. Ideal candidates will have warehouse management experience and strong leadership skills. Offering a salary up to GBP36,000 with benefits including Bupa healthcare and generous holiday.

Benefits

Overtime paid

Excellent work environment

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Bupa healthcare

Pension scheme up to 5%

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in managing warehouse teams.
• Strong understanding of ISO standards required.
• Ability to implement process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise the warehouse team.
• Schedule staff rotas based on workload.
• Ensure accuracy of outbound orders.
• Maintain high standards of stock accuracy.
• Develop and implement efficiency improvements.
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards.

Skills

Experience managing warehouse operations

Familiarity with IT/AV products

Leadership and team development skills

Effective communicator

Strong planning and workload management

Detail oriented

Solution-oriented

Tools

Warehouse management systems (e.g., RMS)

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced and proactive Warehouse Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of their busy warehouse based in Wokingham. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing goods-in, order picking, returns processing, and inventory control, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of all warehouse activities.

This position plays a key role in driving continuous improvement, ensuring compliance with company ISO standards, and maintaining a strong focus on safety, efficiency, and customer service quality.

This fantastic role is offering a salary of up to GBP36,000 dependent on experience and will be located in Wokingham. Your working hours will be 9am to 5:30pm with over time available for extra hours worked.

Key Responsibilities for the Warehouse Manager role are:

• Manage and supervise the warehouse team responsible for receiving, storage, picking, and dispatch.
• Schedule and coordinate staff rotas to align with workload demands.
• Coach and develop warehouse team members to meet performance expectations and improve engagement.
• Ensure outbound orders are picked accurately and on time to meet workshop processing deadlines.
• Maintain warehouse cleanliness, organisation, and compliance with health and safety policies.
• Maintain high standards of stock accuracy through perpetual and annual stock takes.
• Ensure stock security and oversee the safe handling of equipment and warehouse plant.
• Develop and implement process improvements to maximise warehouse efficiency.
• Ensure daily checks are completed for all warehouse equipment (e.g., forklifts, lifting aids).
• Support compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 27001 standards.
• Coordinate with the Stock Auditor to ensure timely completion of audit tasks and accuracy of records.
• Oversee maintenance tasks (site-related or equipment) through the Maintenance Team.
• Generate and publish warehouse KPIs and operational reports to senior management.

Skills required for the Warehouse Manager role are:

• Experience managing warehouse operations within a technical or rental environment.
• Familiarity with IT/AV products and their logistical handling.
• Experience with rental systems or warehouse management systems (e.g. RMS).
• Strong understanding of ISO standards, particularly , and 27001.
• Proven leadership and team development skills.
• Strong planning and workload management.
• Effective communicator across all levels of an organisation.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage time-sensitive processes.
• Proactive, commercially aware, and solution-oriented.

Benefits

• Over time paid
• Excellent work environment and career progression
• 25 days holiday and bank holidays
• Bupa healthcare
• Pension scheme up to 5%

This is an excellent opportunity for a Warehouse Manager with a passion for operational excellence to join a well-established and forward-thinking organisation. The successful candidate will have the chance to lead a motivated team, improve processes, and make a measurable impact on performance and service delivery. Apply today!