Warehouse Manager

KHR - Recruitment Specialists; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager for a leading European manufacturer in the house building sector. Offering a competitive salary of up to £37,000 per annum plus bonuses and excellent benefits, this role involves coordinating warehouse operations, managing team performance, and ensuring safety protocols. Ideal candidates will have strong interpersonal skills, extensive warehouse experience, and a valid forklift license. This full-time position also supports career development and progression in a growing business.

Benefits

Annual bonus

25 days holiday

Competitive pension scheme

Ongoing career development

Qualifications

• Proficient in Office software (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong team player and leader.
• Experience in fast-paced warehouse operations.
• Collaborative work with other departments.
• Excellent timekeeping and working under pressure.
• Flexible and enthusiastic work ethic.
• Accurate and detail-oriented.
• Effective decision-making skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Forklift and Pump Truck License required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate efficient picking and packing of orders.
• Manage goods in from suppliers.
• Ensure safe operation of forklifts and equipment.
• Maintain stock rotation and prevent write-offs.
• Keep warehouse clean and equipment maintained.
• Maximize productivity in goods in and out departments.
• Support operational change for continuous improvement.
• Improve team KPI performance.
• Identify training needs and implement solutions.
• Manage weekly rota and comply with breaks.

Skills

IT literacy (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Interpersonal skills

Warehouse activities experience

Time management

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Decision-making skills

Problem-solving skills

Prioritization skills

Valid Forklift and Pump Truck Licence

Job description

Overview

Let KHR help you find the perfect candidate

Up to £37000 per annum + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Our client is a leading European manufacturer of products used in the house building sector.

Due to ongoing success, they are seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate the efficient picking and packing of customer orders (picking, final finish, packaging, checking, loading and administration)
• Manage ‘goods in’ (unloading, checking, storing and administration) from suppliers
• Ensure that forklifts, counterbalance, and pallet pedestrian trucks are operated under the correct and safe working guidelines.
• Storing and rotating stock according to company procedures, but in the most efficient process to alleviate any write-off of stock.
• Keeping the warehouse environment clean and tidy and maintaining equipment
• Responsible for the overall productivity within the goods in and goods out departments, maximizing space and supporting the growth of the business.
• Support operational change and continuous improvement by providing continual enhancements to aid efficiency.
• Maintain and improve team and personal KPI performance levels to maximize the efficiency of the operation and environment.
• Recognize training needs and provide solutions to/for the team, implementing and maintaining accordingly.
• Manage Warehouse weekly rota, ensuring that the mandatory breaks are implemented accordingly to comply with working time regulations and support the welfare of the team.

Qualifications

• Be IT literate (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Have great interpersonal skills – the ability to work well in a team and be a good team player/leader of people.
• Experienced with a good understanding of warehouse activities in a fast-paced environment.
• Working collaboratively with other departments ensuring all orders are completed to a high standard.
• Good timekeeper and able to work under pressure, quickly, accurately, and safely meeting deadlines.
• Flexible and enthusiastic approach to work, willing to go the ‘extra mile’ for the company and their team.
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail, minimizing mistakes or resolving to alleviate becoming a problem.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to prioritize workload, delegating responsibilities fairly whilst remaining hands-on and leading from the front.
• Valid Forklift and Pump Truck Licence.

Benefits

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing business offering ongoing career development and progression coupled with a competitive salary and benefits package including an annual bonus, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and a competitive pension scheme. Hours for this role are Monday to Thursday 8.30am-5pm and Friday 8.30am-2.30pm.