Warehouse Manager

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing distribution company is seeking a proactive Warehouse Manager to supervise daily operations in Maidstone. This full-time, onsite role offers a salary of £35,000 - £40,000, with possibilities for negotiation based on experience. Responsibilities include managing warehouse operations, leading a small team, and implementing process improvements. Benefits include a profit-sharing bonus and competitive annual leave. Applicants should have proven warehouse management experience and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Profit-share bonus

28 days annual leave including bank holidays

Extra day of holiday for each year of service up to 5 additional days

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing warehouse or distribution operations is required.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management, logistics, and warehouse processes is essential.
• Familiarity with process improvement methodologies such as Lean or continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily warehouse operations, ensuring smooth logistics and stock flow.
• Lead and manage a team to ensure productivity and safety in the warehouse.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency.

Skills

Warehouse management experience

Inventory management expertise

Strong communication skills

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems

ERP systems

Forklift operation certification

Job description

Position: Warehouse Manager
Location: West Kent / Edenbridge and surrounding area
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 (negotiable for an exceptional candidate)

Our client, a growing distribution company, is actively looking for a proactive, hands‑on Warehouse Manager.

Job Overview

• Supervise daily warehouse operations, including receipt, storage, picking, packing, and dispatch of goods.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe warehouse environment.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce errors.
• Coordinate with other teams and external partners for smooth logistics and stock flow.
• Monitor performance using relevant systems and tools.
• Lead, motivate, and manage a small team to ensure productivity, safety, and collaboration.

Job Requirements

• Proven experience managing warehouse or distribution operations.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management, logistics, and warehouse processes.
• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems, ERP systems, or similar tools.
• Familiarity with process improvement methodologies such as Lean or continuous improvement.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong communication and team leadership skills.
• Technical skills including pivot steer forklift operation certification and accurate stock handling.

Salary & Benefits

• £35,000 - £40,000 (negotiable for an exceptional candidate)
• Profit‑share bonus
• Full‑time, onsite position (Monday‑Friday, 8‑5)
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Earn an extra day of holiday each year of service (up to 5 additional days)