Warehouse Manager

Nouvo Recruitment (London) Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager to lead operations in a busy environment. Responsibilities include managing stock, supervising a team, and ensuring adherence to health and safety procedures. The ideal candidate has valid forklift licenses and proven warehouse management experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a warehouse supervisory or managerial role.
• Valid Forklift, Counterbalance, and Reach Truck licenses (in‑date).
• Strong organisational and leadership skills.
• Comfortable with physical work and operating warehouse machinery.
• Competency using warehouse management systems (WMS) and Microsoft Office.
• Reliable, proactive, and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day warehouse operations, including goods in/out, storage, and dispatch.
• Operate forklifts, counterbalance, and reach trucks to move and manage stock.
• Supervise and lead a small team of warehouse operatives.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure stock control procedures are followed.
• Ensure all health & safety and company procedures are adhered to at all times.
• Liaise with suppliers, drivers, and internal departments to ensure smooth logistics.

Skills

Forklift license

Counterbalance license

Reach Truck license

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Physical work capability

Warehouse management systems (WMS)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you an experienced and hands‑on Warehouse Manager ready to take the lead in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment? We're looking for a motivated individual with valid Forklift, Counterbalance, and Reach Truck licenses to manage warehouse operations efficiently and safely.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day warehouse operations, including goods in/out, storage, and dispatch
• Operate forklifts, counterbalance, and reach trucks to move and manage stock
• Supervise and lead a small team of warehouse operatives
• Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure stock control procedures are followed
• Ensure all health & safety and company procedures are adhered to at all times
• Liaise with suppliers, drivers, and internal departments to ensure smooth logistics

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a warehouse supervisory or managerial role
• Valid Forklift, Counterbalance, and Reach Truck licenses (in‑date)
• Strong organisational and leadership skills
• Comfortable with physical work and operating warehouse machinery
• Competency using warehouse management systems (WMS) and Microsoft Office
• Reliable, proactive, and able to work independently

If you thrive in a busy warehouse environment and are ready to lead from the front, we want to hear from you!

If this is what you're looking for, please apply today!

Due to the very high number of applications, we are unable to come back to every candidate with feedback. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Your CV will be registered with us, and we will keep you updated with any other positions that may be of interest. However please keep checking our website as new roles will be updated daily, Nouvo Recruitment (London) wishes you the best of luck in your job search.

Nouvo Recruitment (London) Ltd operate as an independent recruitment agency with over 20 years of experience supporting clients and candidates nationally across the UK.