Warehouse Manager

MorePeople; Warminster; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

MorePeople is partnering with a leading food service distributor to recruit a Night Shift Warehouse Manager in Warminster, England. You will take full ownership of the night operations, ensuring accurate inventory and smooth performance across the team to meet next-morning customer needs.

Ideal candidates have logistics leadership experience in fast-paced warehouses, familiarity with WMS, strong inventory controls, and HACCP knowledge. Forklift licenses are a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience as supervisor/manager in a fast-paced warehouse/logistics environment.
• Background in food service distribution or multi-temp (chilled/frozen/ambient) environments is advantageous.
• Knowledge of HACCP and food safety regulations applies.

Responsibilities

• Own night operations, inventory integrity, and team performance for the night shift.
• Oversee goods-in, despatch, inventory control, and procurement of consumables.
• Maintain 100% traceability through meticulous inventory management.
• Bridge between the night and day shifts to ensure smooth handovers.

Skills

Logistics leadership

Team leadership

Inventory management

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Forklift licensing

Tools

WMS

Inventory tracking

Job description

Warehouse Manager (HD21654) Warminster, England

Salary: GBP38000 - GBP42000 per annum

Are you a hands-on logistics leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Do you enjoy the autonomy of running a night operation where your decisions directly impact customer satisfaction the very next morning? We are partnering with a leading food service distributor who is looking for a dynamic Night Shift Warehouse Manager. This company is a vital link in the food supply chain, ensuring essential ingredients reach businesses right when they need them. If you take pride in running a highly efficient, accurate night operation and love leading from the front, this is the perfect place to make your mark.

What You’ll Be Doing

As the Night Shift Manager, you will have full ownership of the night operations, managing everything from inventory integrity to team performance. Your key focus areas will include:

• Managing a team of operatives responsible for the full end-to-end supply chain of raw materials used in the food service industry.
• Oversee goods-in receipt, despatch, inventory control, and procurement of consumables.
• Maintain meticulous inventory management to ensure 100% traceability.
• Be the bridge between the night and day.

What We’re Looking For:

• Logistics & Distribution Experience: Proven experience as a supervisor or Manager within a fast-paced warehouse environment. Backgrounds in food service distribution, wholesale, or multi-temp (chilled/frozen/ambient) environments are highly advantageous.
• Team Leadership: A track record of managing small-to-medium teams. You should be a manager who leads by example, coaches your team, and knows how to maintain high morale during a night shift.
• Inventory & Systems Savvy: Strong familiarity with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and inventory tracking tools. You need an analytical mindset.
• Compliance & Safety First: A solid understanding of food safety standards (HACCP principles) and standard warehouse health and safety regulations. You will be responsible for ensuring the night shift operates safely and compliantly.
• Operational Resilience: The night shift comes with unique challenges. We need someone adaptable, decisive, and capable of solving logistics bottlenecks on their feet without needing to elevate every issue.
• Licensing (Desirable): Holding valid forklift licenses (Reach, Counterbalance, or PPT) or being qualified to train/assess your team on them is a major plus.