Warehouse Manager

Right Now Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics organization near Heathrow is offering a crucial Warehouse Manager role. The successful candidate will manage day-to-day operations of a busy warehouse, overseeing freight movement and leading teams. Candidates should have proven experience in logistics, strong communication skills, and be results-driven. This role promises a dynamic environment with the opportunity for progression. It's a full-time permanent position with flexibility required to meet operational demands.

Benefits

Opportunity for progression

Supportive management structure

Dynamic working environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing warehouse teams in a logistics environment.
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations and continuous improvement.
• Ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of a high-volume warehouse.
• Ensure smooth movement of freight in and out of the hub.
• Drive operational best practices and continuous improvement.

Skills

Warehouse management

Operational teams leadership

Process optimisation

Communication with stakeholders

Organisational skills

Job description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a well-established logistics organisation based near London Heathrow. This is a key leadership role within a fast-paced operational environment, offering the chance to take full ownership of a busy UK processing hub and play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Warehouse Manager:

• Oversee the day-to-day running of a high-volume warehouse and processing operation
• Ensure the smooth and timely movement of freight in and out of the hub
• Lead, manage and motivate warehouse teams, including permanent and temporary staff
• Maintain accurate processing, labelling, sorting and dispatch of freight.
• Work closely with logistics and operations teams to manage forecasts and workload planning
• Monitor service levels, identify exceptions, and elevate issues where required
• Drive operational best practice, continuous improvement and cost efficiencies
• Ensure health & safety, regulatory and industry compliance at all times
• Provide regular operational updates and performance reporting to senior management
• Support wider operational projects and ad-hoc business initiatives

The Successful Candidate will have:

• Proven experience managing warehouse and operational teams within a fast-paced logistics or distribution environment
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations, process optimisation and continuous improvement
• Confident communicator, able to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels
• Hands-on leadership style with a results-driven and commercial mindset
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage priorities in a high-pressure setting

Benefits of the Warehouse Manager Role:

• Opportunity to lead and shape a critical operation within the business
• Supportive management structure with scope for progression
• A dynamic and fast-moving working environment

Additional Information:

• Hours: Full-time (flexibility may be required to meet operational demands)
• Contract Type: Permanent

If this Warehouse Manager role sounds of interest, please apply online now to find out more about this exciting opportunity.