Warehouse Manager

EarthStream Global; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supply chain solutions provider in Great Yarmouth is seeking a Warehouse Manager to support operations at their Major Component Hub. The role involves managing warehouse activities, utilizing heavy equipment, maintaining inventory systems, and ensuring safety standards are met. Candidates should possess experience operating forklifts and gantry cranes, with strong organizational and communication skills. A passion for safety and efficient operations is essential for success in this role.

Benefits

PPE provided

Qualifications

• 5Ton & 16Ton Fork truck & 50Ton Gantry crane operator licence advantageous but training can be provided.
• Experience in operating forklift and gantry crane.
• Ability to coordinate minor maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all warehouse activities for major components and tools.
• Operate mobile gantry crane and forklifts for safe storage.
• Maintain SAP MM for accurate stock management.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments.

Skills

Fork Truck & Gantry Crane operator experience

Slinger & Banksman experience

Minor maintenance experience

SAP Material Management Experience

Strong organisational skills

Excellent communication skills

Tools

SAP MM

50 Ton mobile gantry crane

Heavy-duty forklifts

Job description

Warehouse Manager

Location:1 Sefton Lane, Southtown Road. Great Yarmouth. NR31 0FJ
Duration:15/09/2025 to 15/09/2028
Rotation:8:00am to 5:00pm Monday – Friday (42.5hrs /week) (and some weekend cover when required 8:00am to 4:30pm Saturday / Sunday approximately 1 weekend per month)


Your Role
The Supply Chain Team is looking to recruit an energetic and motivated Warehouse Manager to support the day-to-day operations at our new Major Component Hub in Great Yarmouth. This facility is critical to the offshore wind business and will be responsible for the storage, maintenance, and mobilisation of large, heavy-lift components essential to offshore operations. In this varied and hands-on role, you will play a key part in establishing and running the warehouse, working closely with offshore teams, and supply chain functions. This role requires excellent organisational skills, technical understanding of heavy equipment handling, and a strong safety-first mindset.

In this varied role your key responsibilities will include:
• Oversee and manage all warehouse activities related to major components, tools, special tools and associated equipment.
• Perform or coordinate routine minor maintenance and condition checks on stored components to ensure readiness.
• Operate and oversee the use of 50 Ton mobile gantry crane and heavy-duty forklifts for the safe movement and storage of large components.
• Maintain SAP MM or other inventory management systems, ensuring all stock levels, movements, and usage are accurately recorded.
• Support the setup of warehouse systems and layout, including racking, component zoning, and material flow for efficient operations.
• Liaise regularly with the Major Corrective Team, and the Supply Chain Manager to align warehouse operations with project needs.
• Monitor tooling and equipment lifecycles, arranging calibration, inspections, and repairs as required.
• Champion health, safety, and environmental compliance, ensuring all lifting operations and warehouse practices are carried out to the highest safety standards.
• Coordinate and plan inbound and outbound shipments, ensuring documentation, transport, packaging, and equipment readiness.
• Assist in preparing for audits, inspections, and operational readiness reviews.
• Support and lead continuous improvement initiatives, including lean warehousing and process optimisation.
• Provide reporting and KPIs related to inventory, downtime, logistics efficiency, and compliance.

Requirements:
- 5Ton & 16Ton Fork truck & 50Ton Gantry crane operator licence advantageous but not a must as training can be provided.
- Fork Truck & Gantry Crane operator experience a must.
- Slinger & Banksman experience a must.
- Minor maintenance experiences a must.
- SAP Material Management Experience a must.
- Occasional weekends may be required.
- 3 week notice each way.

Qualifications & Competencies:
• Strong organisational skills and high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to work methodically and quickly.
• Excellent time management skills and exceptional work ethic.
• Excellent communication skills.

PPE:
PPE provided by the client