Warehouse Manager

Streamline Search; Essex; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned business in Essex is seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager to oversee all warehouse operations. You'll manage a team and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. The role requires at least 5 years of warehouse management experience. The company offers a competitive salary, pension scheme, and bonuses, ensuring a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Annual discretionary bonuses

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in warehouse or distribution management.
• Strong working knowledge of barcoding, stock control, and warehouse management systems.
• Hands-on leadership style with excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all warehouse activities - goods-in, storage, picking, packing, and dispatch.
• Manage, train, and motivate a small team of warehouse operatives.
• Maintain accurate stock records and manage replenishment.

Skills

Warehouse management

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Stock control

Health and safety regulations

Tools

Warehouse management systems

Barcoding systems

Forklift operations

Job description

Overview

Warehouse Manager Required!

Our client is a family-owned business, trading for over 30 years they are a leading manufacturer and distributor of windows and door hardware.

On behalf of our client, we are seeking a proactive and experienced Warehouse Manager to join their team. Reporting directly to the managing director, the successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the warehouse, fire marshal duties and site Health and safety.

This is a full-time position, working Monday-Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm based in Hinxton, Cambridgeshire.

Package

• Company pension scheme
• Salary 35,000
• Opportunity to earn two discretionary bonuses annually, based on company profit
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays

Warehouse Manager - Responsibilities

• Oversee all warehouse activities - goods-in, storage, picking, packing, and dispatch - ensuring accuracy and on-time delivery.
• Manage, train, and motivate a small team of warehouse operatives. Set clear performance standards and lead by example.
• Maintain accurate stock records, manage replenishment, and ensure effective use of barcoding and inventory systems.
• Streamline warehouse workflows to boost efficiency, reduce errors, and minimise costs.
• Ensure full compliance with H&S and fire safety regulations. Act as the Warehouse Fire Marshal, conducting regular fire drills, equipment checks, and maintaining evacuation procedures.
• Coordinate outgoing shipments, liaise with couriers, and ensure cost-effective, timely delivery to customers.
• Implement structured onboarding and skills training to build capability and consistency across the team.
• Monitor and reduce customer complaints through root-cause analysis and continuous improvement.
• Provide clear, actionable updates on stock, order flow, and operational performance to senior management.
• Oversee forklift operations, ensuring safe use and proper maintenance of all warehouse equipment.

Warehouse Manager - Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' experience in warehouse or distribution management.
• Strong working knowledge of barcoding, stock control, and warehouse management systems.
• Hands-on leadership style with excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Forklift licence preferred
• Fire Marshal or Fire Warden training (or willingness to train).
• Sound understanding of health, safety, and fire regulations.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations, including facilities management.
• Proficient in stock management and inventory control systems.

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