Warehouse Manager

Streamline Search; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of window and door hardware is seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager to oversee operations in Saffron Walden. The candidate will manage warehouse activities, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with safety regulations. With a leadership style that fosters team performance, the ideal individual has at least 5 years of warehouse management experience, excellent communication and organizational skills, and knowledge of health and safety practices. A competitive salary with bonuses and benefits is offered.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Discretionary bonuses

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in warehouse or distribution management.
• Strong working knowledge of barcoding and stock control.
• Hands-on leadership with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all warehouse activities ensuring accuracy and on-time delivery.
• Manage and motivate a small team of warehouse operatives.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Warehouse management

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Health and safety knowledge

Tools

Warehouse management systems

Forklift operations

Job description

Warehouse Manager Required!

Our client is a family-owned business, trading for over 30 years they are a leading manufacturer and distributor of windows and door hardware.

On behalf of our client, we are seeking a proactive and experienced Warehouse Manager to join their team. Reporting directly to the managing director, the successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the warehouse, fire marshal duties and site Health and safety.

This is a full-time position, working Monday-Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm based in Hinxton, Cambridgeshire.

Package:

• Company pension scheme
• Salary £35,000
• Opportunity to earn two discretionary bonuses annually, based on company profit
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays

Warehouse Manager - Responsibilities:

• Oversee all warehouse activities - goods-in, storage, picking, packing, and dispatch - ensuring accuracy and on-time delivery.
• Manage, train, and motivate a small team of warehouse operatives. Set clear performance standards and lead by example.
• Maintain accurate stock records, manage replenishment, and ensure effective use of barcoding and inventory systems.
• Streamline warehouse workflows to boost efficiency, reduce errors, and minimise costs.
• Ensure full compliance with H&S and fire safety regulations. Act as the Warehouse Fire Marshal, conducting regular fire drills, equipment checks, and maintaining evacuation procedures.
• Coordinate outgoing shipments, liaise with couriers, and ensure cost-effective, timely delivery to customers.
• Implement structured onboarding and skills training to build capability and consistency across the team.
• Monitor and reduce customer complaints through root-cause analysis and continuous improvement.
• Provide clear, actionable updates on stock, order flow, and operational performance to senior management.
• Oversee forklift operations, ensuring safe use and proper maintenance of all warehouse equipment.

Warehouse Manager - Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in warehouse or distribution management.
• Strong working knowledge of barcoding, stock control, and warehouse management systems.
• Hands-on leadership style with excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Forklift licence preferred
• Fire Marshal or Fire Warden training (or willingness to train).
• Sound understanding of health, safety, and fire regulations.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations, including facilities management.
• Proficient in stock management and inventory control systems.

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