Warehouse Manager

EC Resourcing; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company based near Saffron Walden is looking for a proactive Warehouse & Distribution Manager to enhance operational efficiency. In this hands-on role, you will lead a team of warehouse operatives, oversee daily operations, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in warehouse management, a strong knowledge of barcoding and stock control systems, and exceptional leadership skills. This position requires a commitment to continuous improvement and effective team training.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in warehouse or distribution management.
• Proven success leading small teams in a fast-moving environment.
• Strong working knowledge of barcoding and stock control.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all warehouse activities ensuring accuracy and on-time delivery.
• Manage, train, and motivate a small team of warehouse operatives.
• Streamline warehouse workflows to boost efficiency.

Skills

Warehouse management

Team leadership

Inventory control

Process improvement

Health and safety compliance

Customer service

Tools

Warehouse management systems

ERP systems

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.

Responsibilities

• 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, Working with ERP and/or WMS.
• 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.
• Leading cycle counts and/or stock accuracy programmes.
• Running stock reports.