Warehouse Manager

Cottrell Moore Ltd; Wormingford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Staff discount on products

Employee discount platform

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Free onsite parking

PPE provided

Uniform provided

Job summary

Cottrell Moore Ltd is seeking a hands-on Warehouse Manager for its Colchester site. Lead warehouse operations, oversee goods-in, storage, picking and dispatch, and develop a high-performing team while ensuring strict stock control and compliance.

Driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential due to limited public transport nearby, and OrderWise experience will help streamline processes. Salary is dependent on experience; 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and developing warehouse teams.
• Knowledge of WMS/ERP systems and FIFO/FEFO processes.
• Experience in food manufacturing or fresh produce environment.
• Food Safety Level 3 or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day warehouse operations including goods-in, storage, order picking and dispatch.
• Manage and develop a high-performing warehouse team with a focus on accountability and continuous improvement.
• Maintain accurate stock control with FIFO/FEFO compliance and strong inventory visibility.
• Champion food safety, hygiene and health & safety standards and keep the site audit-ready.
• Coordinate with物流 partners to ensure efficient transport operations.
• Translate production plans into practical picking and dispatch schedules; manage risks and priorities.
• Drive use of OrderWise and support paperless processes transition.
• Identify and deliver improvements in stock accuracy, efficiency, productivity and waste reduction.

Skills

Warehouse management

Leadership

Inventory control

Health & safety

Decision making

Education

Food Safety Level 3

Tools

OrderWise

WMS/ERP systems

Job description

Warehouse Manager

Location: Colchester, CO6

Salary: Dependent on experience

Hours: Monday to Friday 8am to 5.30pm (45 hours per week including unpaid break)

About the Role

A well-established food manufacturing business is seeking a hands‑on Warehouse Manager to lead its warehouse operations. As Warehouse Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth, efficient, and compliant operation of warehouse and distribution activities.

As the site is located in an area with limited public transport links, a UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.

Benefits

• 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays
• Enhanced sick pay after one year of service
• Pension scheme
• Staff discount on products
• Employee discount platform
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and HR support
• Free onsite parking
• PPE provided
• Uniform provided

Key responsibilities

• Oversee all day-to-day warehouse operations, overseeing goods-in, storage, order picking, and product dispatch.
• Manage and develop a high-performing warehouse team, promoting accountability, communication, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain accurate stock control, driving FIFO/FEFO compliance and excellent inventory visibility.
• Champion food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards, keeping the site audit‑ready at all times.
• Coordinate with logistics partners to ensure efficient and reliable transport operations.
• Turn production plans into effective picking and dispatch schedules, proactively managing risks and priorities.
• Drive the use of OrderWise and support the transition to streamlined, paperless processes.
• Identify and deliver improvements in stock accuracy, efficiency, productivity, and waste reduction.

Requirements

• Valid right to work in the UK
• Previous warehouse management experience within a food manufacturing or fresh produce environment.
• Proven experience leading, developing, and motivating warehouse teams.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse systems (WMS/ERP), stock control, and FIFO/FEFO processes.
• Food Safety Level 3 and forklift licences are a bonus.
• Comfortable making decisions and leading in a fast‑paced operational environment
• Positive attitude with a strong work ethic and continuous improvement mindset