Warehouse Manager

EC Resourcing; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company near Saffron Walden is seeking a proactive Warehouse & Distribution Manager to oversee warehouse and distribution activities. You will lead a small team to ensure order fulfilment, manage inventory, and uphold health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in a similar role, with a hands-on leadership approach and strong communication skills. A forklift licence and fire safety training are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in warehouse or distribution management.
• Proven success leading small teams in a fast-moving environment.
• Hands-on leadership style with excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all warehouse activities ensuring accuracy and on-time delivery.
• Manage, train, and motivate a small team of warehouse operatives.
• Maintain accurate stock records and manage replenishment.

Skills

Warehouse management

Team leadership

Inventory control

Process improvement

Health and safety compliance

Logistics coordination

Communication skills

Tools

Warehouse management systems

Barcoding systems

Forklift operations

Job description

Our client, based near Saffron Walden, is looking for a proactive Warehouse & Distribution Manager to help drive efficiency and excellence across their warehouse operations. Working Monday - Friday (9.00am - 5.00pm), this is a hands‑on management role overseeing all warehouse and distribution activities in a busy, small‑business, environment. You will lead a small team of picker/packers, ensuring smooth, accurate, and efficient order fulfilment. Key priorities include maintaining stock control, improving systems, upholding safety standards, and fostering a motivated, high‑performing team culture.

Responsibilities will include:

• Daily Operations: Oversee all warehouse activities — goods‑in, storage, picking, packing, and dispatch — ensuring accuracy and on‑time delivery.
• Team Leadership: Manage, train, and motivate a small team of warehouse operatives. Set clear performance standards and lead by example.
• Inventory Control: Maintain accurate stock records, manage replenishment, and ensure effective use of barcoding and inventory systems.
• Process Improvement: Streamline warehouse workflows to boost efficiency, reduce errors, and minimise costs.
• Health, Safety & Fire Compliance: 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.
• Logistics & Distribution: Coordinate outgoing shipments, liaise with couriers, and ensure cost‑effective, timely delivery to customers.
• Training & Development: Implement structured onboarding and skills training to build capability and consistency across the team.
• Customer Service & Quality: Monitor and reduce customer complaints through root‑cause analysis and continuous improvement.
• Reporting: Provide clear, actionable updates on stock, order flow, and operational performance to senior management.
• Equipment Management: Oversee forklift operations, ensuring safe use and proper maintenance of all warehouse equipment.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5 years' experience in warehouse or distribution management.
• Proven success leading small teams in a fast‑moving environment.
• Strong working knowledge of barcoding, stock control, and warehouse management systems.
• Hands‑on leadership style with excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Forklift licence preferred (or willingness to obtain).
• Fire Marshal or Fire Warden training (or willingness to train).
• Sound understanding of health, safety, and fire regulations.
• Practical problem‑solver with a focus on efficiency, accuracy, and continuous improvement.