Warehouse Manager

Wolseley UK Limited; Wollaton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK trade merchant is seeking a Warehouse Manager in Nottingham. This role involves overseeing branch operations, team management, and ensuring health and safety standards are met. Ideal candidates will have experience in managing large-scale operations and a strong understanding of logistics and safety protocols. Competitive salary up to £40,000 with added benefits including bonuses and health programs.

Benefits

Annual leave increasing with service

Generous pension scheme

Healthcare access

Discounts on online and high street shopping

Qualifications

• Experience managing large-scale operations includes warehouses and transport teams.
• Positive attitude towards health and safety management.
• Forklift operation knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Manage branch operations and ensure smooth team collaboration.
• Plan transport routes and manage vehicle servicing.
• Conduct performance reviews and support team development.
• Oversee health and safety compliance in operations.
• Control stock levels and manage inventory checks.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Team Leadership

Operational Efficiency

Education

IOSH Qualification

Tools

Forklift

HGV License

Job description

Salary: Up To £40,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Warehouse Manager- Nottingham – Burdens

We are Burdens, a part of the Wolseley Group - a leading specialist trade merchant across the UK and Ireland. We pride ourselves in putting our people and customers at the heart of everything we do – and best of all, provide opportunities to develop skills and build careers through our award-winning Wolseley Talent Guild.

In addition to the competitive salary, there are also benefits on tap – including annual leave (increasing with length of service), a generous pension scheme (matched up to 9%), potential to earn bonuses, enhanced maternity / adoption leave and access to a great range of online and high street discounts.

We also promote positive health and wellbeing by offering free access to healthcare, our popular YuLife app, our Cycle to Work scheme and more!

Responsibilities:

• Managing a large branch operation, including a large warehouse and yard. You will ensure all operations are running smoothly between the Sales and Operations teams
• The transport operation, including planning driver routes, servicing of vehicles and arranging for hire drivers to support when necessary
• Managing a team of 3-yard operatives, a yard supervisor and 4 HGV drivers. You will be conducting regular 1:1s and performance reviews, supporting the team where needed
• Managing health and safety in the branch and ensuring we are exceeding expectations
• Finding efficiencies in operations to reduce cost in damages
• Taking control of stock take and conducting weekly stock checks as well as managing goods in and stock ordering

This is a full-time, permanent role working 45 hours per week Monday to Friday between 7.00am – 5.00pm, no weekend working!

Requirements:

• Experience managing a large-scale operation, including a large warehouse and yard, as well as a transport team
• A positive attitude with a solid understanding of health and safety and how to drive it forward. An IOSH qualification is desirable
• Knowledge of how to drive a forklift truck and a forklift license would be desirable
• A HGV driving license would be beneficial, but not essential

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. We are committed to providing a working environment that is free from discrimination and where everyone feels included and valued.