Warehouse Manager

Systems Engineering & Assessment (SEA); England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advanced solutions firm based in Barnstaple is looking for a Warehouse Manager to oversee daily operations and ensure efficient goods management. This role requires proven leadership capabilities and a strong background in warehouse management. The company values innovation and offers a range of benefits including flexible working arrangements and private medical insurance. Join us in protecting what matters.

Benefits

Generous work life balance

Hybrid/flexible working arrangements

25 days' annual leave plus buy and sell

Private medical health insurance

Employee Discounts portal

Cycle to work scheme

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a similar role.
• Proven leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in warehouse management software and inventory management systems.
• Knowledge of safety protocols and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily warehouse operations to maximize efficiency.
• Lead, train, and motivate warehouse staff.
• Oversee stock levels and conduct regular audits.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, hygiene, and security regulations.
• Manage the flow of goods in and out of the warehouse.
• Optimize warehouse layout for efficient space utilization.
• Prepare reports on warehouse activities and manage the budget.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Warehouse management software

Safety protocols knowledge

Job description

About The Role

Engineered to Protect, that's our promise, we protect what matters – our nations, our waters, our land, our cities, our people, our environment, our world. A warehouse manager oversees daily operations to ensure the efficient receipt, storage, and dispatch of goods. Key responsibilities include managing staff, implementing safety and security procedures, maintaining accurate inventory, optimizing warehouse space, and coordinating logistics.

Warehouse Manager will be based at our Barnstaple site. This role requires being onsite 5 days a week.

The salary for this role is circa £41.5k, depending on experience.

What you'll be doing

• Operations management: Supervise daily activities such as receiving, putaway, picking, packing, and shipping to maximize efficiency and productivity.
• Staff leadership: Lead, train, and motivate warehouse staff; organise shift rotas; and manage performance to achieve operational goals.
• Inventory control: Oversee stock levels and conduct regular audits to ensure accuracy. Manage stock control and reconcile data with storage systems.
• Safety and compliance: Ensure adherence to all health, safety, hygiene, and security regulations and standards.
• Logistics coordination: Manage the flow of goods in and out of the warehouse, coordinating with suppliers, transport companies, and clients for timely deliveries.
• Space optimisation: Strategically manage the warehouse layout to ensure efficient space utilisation.
• Reporting and budgeting: Prepare reports on warehouse activities and manage the annual budget.

About our company

At SEA, we develop and deliver advanced solutions to make our world safer, cleaner and more efficient. We provide state‑of‑the‑art applications for naval ship and fleet protection, and undersea surveillance systems. In‑service across the globe, our systems deliver a rapid response to threats and system effectiveness and interoperability. Our systems support an ever‑growing number of navies worldwide, and we continue to bolster our specialist, on‑the‑ground knowledge of key overseas markets.

What we offer

At our core, we encourage innovation, flexibility and out‑of‑the‑box thinking to solve problems, so we’re always looking for talented, flexible and creative people to bring their best to SEA. In return we offer generous rewards, a fantastic work/life balance, and excellent career and training opportunities for everyone who joins. Have a look at the benefits we offer:

• Work life balance
• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
• 25 days' annual leave, plus buy and sell
• Up to 16 days flexi leave accrual
• Half day Fridays
• Reservists in the Armed Forces receive special paid leave
• Family & wellbeing
• Private medical health insurance & Employee Assistance Program
• All Staff Bonus
• Group Pension Plan of up to 7% employer contribution
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing Centre
• Sports & Social activities
• Employee Discounts portal – online and in‑store discounts, travel savings
• Life assurance policy
• Publication and recruitment bonus rewards
• Development opportunities, including LinkedIn learning
• Facilities & resources
• Electric vehicle charging points at all sites
• Private seated lunch areas
• Onsite bistro (Barnstaple office) and free hot and cold beverages
• Onsite showers and toiletries provision
• Free onsite parking

The skills you need

• Previous experience within a similar role
• Proven leadership and team management abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills
• Proficiency in warehouse management software and inventory management systems
• Knowledge of and experience with safety protocols and equipment, such as forklift operation
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities

Join us and be part of something smaller – with 500 people in the UK and Canada – doing something bigger: protecting what matters.

If you’d like to know more, please give Kelly Thomas from our Talent Acquisition Team a call on (phone number removed). Or reach out to us on (url removed).