Warehouse Manager

First Call Contract Services; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a respected and growing business as a Warehouse Manager in Dagenham, where you will lead a high-performing team in a hands-on role. This position offers a unique opportunity to implement your ideas and enhance site performance while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. With a competitive salary and a supportive team culture, you will play a crucial role in maintaining operational excellence and driving continuous improvement initiatives. If you are a confident leader with a passion for warehouse management, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Support from senior leadership

Team culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a warehouse environment, focusing on full pallet and pick operations.
• Strong background in stock control and continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations ensuring efficient warehouse processes and compliance.
• Manage stock accountability while driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee team performance and maintain high service standards.

Skills

Warehouse Management

Stock Control

Continuous Improvement

Health and Safety Compliance

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Education

IOSH Managing Safely Qualification

Tools

SAP

DWMS

Job description

Warehouse Manager - Dagenham

£45,000-£52,000 DOE | Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm | Full-Time, Permanent

We're seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager to take ownership of a high-performing site in Dagenham, specialising in both full pallet and pick operations. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring operational oversight, people management, stock accuracy, and a strong focus on Continuous Improvement (CI).

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day site operations ensuring smooth, compliant, and efficient warehouse processes
• Maintain full stock accountability and champion continuous improvement initiatives
• Manage goods-in/goods-out activity with a sharp focus on service levels and accuracy
• Ensure all legislative and company health & safety standards are met
• Oversee a team of warehouse operatives, ensuring productivity, engagement, and compliance
• Monitor and manage MHE maintenance, risk assessments, and site audits
• Drive customer satisfaction by delivering high service standards and maintaining close client relationships
• Deliver KPIs, support recruitment and training, and manage performance within your team

What You'll Need:

• Proven experience managing a warehouse environment (ideally full pallet and pick operations)
• A strong background in stock control and continuous improvement
• Excellent working knowledge of health and safety (LOLER, PUWER), warehouse systems (SAP/DWMS), and compliance standards (ISO 9001)
• Confident leadership with excellent communication and people management skills
• Comfortable with reporting, audits, and liaising with both internal and external stakeholders
• IOSH Managing Safely qualification (or similar) preferred

Why Join?

• A respected and growing business with a strong operational footprint
• Great team culture and support from senior leadership
• A real opportunity to implement ideas and make your mark on site performance
• Competitive salary and benefits package