Warehouse Manager

GXO Logistics, Inc.; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in Hull is seeking a Warehouse Manager to oversee the closure of operations at their AkzoNobel site. This temporary role focuses on efficiency, safety, and performance, with management of a team and adherence to budgetary targets. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in warehouse management, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Salary up to £49,000 per annum, with benefits including a company pension scheme and flexible dental insurance plans.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Company sponsored pension scheme

Access to MyBenefits platform for discounts

Flexible dental insurance plans

24/7 online GP service

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse management experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize tasks.
• Strong reporting and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily warehouse operations and ensure compliance.
• Manage team performance and costs within budget.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Warehouse operations management

Leadership skills

Budget management

Effective communication

Continuous improvement initiatives

Education

Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification

IOSH qualification

Job description

Overview

We are currently recruiting for a Warehouse Manager to lead our team at our AkzoNobel site in Goole. As the warehouse transitions to closure, you'll oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring efficiency, safety, and compliance. With strategic management of colleagues, equipment, and tasks, you'll maintain high performance in key areas such as health and safety, workforce productivity, commercial effectiveness, and KPI achievement, driving results through to the final stage of operations. This role is being offered on a temporary, fixed-term contract ending July 2026. Working Monday - Friday between the hours of 08:30 - 16:30, you will be ensuring the smooth running of the warehouse operation, providing ongoing support and development to keep in line with the agreed budget and service targets.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for the Warehouse function, whilst managing and leading a performance driven team
• Management of legal and operational compliance for the department
• Management, control and reporting of all costs, KPIs and operational statistics within budget
• Effective communication with the customer and internal colleagues
• Workforce planning and effective resourcing to cope with picking volumes
• Challenge current practices through the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiencies and effectively manage costs

Requirements / Qualifications

• Are you looking for a short-term leadership role? Do you have experience managing warehouse operations and driving efficiency? Lead the final phase of our site's operations, ensuring a smooth and structured closure
• Previous warehouse management experience, ideally from working in a similar fast-moving and customer-focused environment
• Commercial and financial awareness, including budgeting
• Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification is preferred. IOSH qualification is essential
• Ability to work to strict deadlines, be able to prioritise and make decisions under pressure
• Reporting and presenting skills

Company Information

GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team - energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work. GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.

The statements above describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here.

Salary & Benefits

Salary up to £49,000 per annum (dependant on experience) and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). Benefits include flexible dental insurance plans, a company sponsored pension scheme, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. Access to the MyBenefits platform offers a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and more.