Warehouse Manager – Full Time – Bradford

Catering; Bradford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Catering in Bradford is seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of a busy warehouse and manage a small team. You will ensure stock is accurate, orders are fulfilled efficiently, and health and safety standards are maintained.

This hands-on leadership role requires strong problem solving, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to improving processes and KPIs across the warehousing function.

Qualifications

• Experience in running a warehouse operation.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Attention to accuracy and detail.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for day-to-day warehouse operations (goods-in, storage, stock control, picking, dispatch).
• Lead and develop a small warehouse team with high performance and morale.
• Oversee receipt, storage, movement and dispatch of inventory; resolve discrepancies and stock queries.
• Collaborate with other departments to fulfil customer requirements and resolve issues.
• Support accurate picking and dispatch of orders including shop and Click & Collect.

Skills

Warehouse management

Leadership

Stock control

Health & Safety

FLT licence

Education

Basic DBS certificate

Tools

FLT forklift

Job description

Our client is looking to appoint an experienced and proactive Warehouse Manager to take responsibility for the day-to-day running of their busy warehouse operation.

This is a hands-on leadership position at the heart of the business, where the successful candidate will lead a small warehouse team while ensuring stock is managed accurately, customer orders are fulfilled efficiently, and the warehouse remains a safe and productive environment. Working closely with teams across the wider business, the Warehouse Manager will play a key role in ensuring operational requirements are met and that any stock, order or fulfilment issues are resolved quickly.

Key Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the warehouse, including goods-in, storage, stock control, picking and dispatch.
• Lead, manage and develop a small warehouse team, maintaining high standards of performance and morale.
• Oversee the accurate receipt, storage, movement and dispatch of inventory.
• Work closely with other departments to resolve discrepancies, order amendments, stock queries and customer requirements.
• Support the accurate picking and dispatch of high-value components and customer orders, including shop and Click & Collect orders.
• Monitor and improve key warehouse KPIs, including pick accuracy, dispatch times and stock integrity.
• Conduct regular stock counts and support preparation for the annual stock audit.
• Manage team holidays and staffing levels to ensure appropriate cover during peak periods.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve warehouse processes and operational efficiency.
• Take responsibility for Health & Safety within the warehouse.

About the Successful Candidate

My client is looking for an individual with proven warehouse management experience who enjoys a hands‑on environment and is confident leading a team. The successful candidate will ideally demonstrate:

• Proven experience managing a warehouse or similar operational environment.
• Strong leadership and people‑management skills.
• A hardworking, proactive and positive can‑do attitude.
• Excellent attention to detail and a strong focus on accuracy.
• Good time‑management and organisational skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to react quickly to changing priorities.
• Good knowledge of warehouse Health & Safety.
• A valid FLT licence.
• The ability to work effectively with teams across the wider business.
• A Basic DBS certificate, or willingness to undergo a DBS check.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced warehouse professional to take ownership of a key operational function within a growing, technology-focused business. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to lead and develop a warehouse team, improve operational processes and make a tangible impact on the efficiency and customer experience of the business.

Salary

£35000 – £44000/annum Bonus

Job Type

Permanent

Location

Bradford