Warehouse Operations Manager

Pertemps; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics management company in Gloucester is seeking a Warehouse Operations Manager to lead the Warehouse and Cross Dock teams. This permanent role offers a competitive salary of £45,000 per annum, emphasizing safety and compliance. Successful candidates will have strong leadership skills, proven warehouse experience, and a commitment to people development. The company provides excellent career progression and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Access to benefits and discounts

Career progression opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a warehouse management role.
• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal.
• Ability to plan, prioritise, and work to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Warehouse & Cross Dock operations to achieve performance targets.
• Maintain a positive, safety-first culture.
• Provide leadership and development opportunities to your team.

Skills

Warehouse management experience

Leadership skills

Strong communication

Knowledge of WMS

IT proficiency

Analytical mindset

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Overview

Warehouse Operations Manager – Gloucester, paying £45,000 per annum, working early shift Monday to Friday.

My client in Gloucester is looking for an experienced Warehouse Operations Manager to join their team. This is a permanent role paying £45,000 per annum, Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, with an early start. You’ll take responsibility for leading the performance of the Warehouse and Cross Dock teams across all shifts.

This position offers a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in operational delivery, people development, and continuous improvement, while maintaining a strong focus on compliance and safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Warehouse & Cross Dock operations to achieve performance targets.
• Build strong working relationships across management and operational teams.
• Drive a positive, safety-first culture through active engagement with QSHE initiatives.
• Ensure full compliance with processes, policies, and relevant legislation.
• Manage budgets, cost controls, and service levels.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development opportunities to your team.
• Deputise for the Senior Operations Manager when required.

To be Successful

• Proven experience in a warehouse management role.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal.
• Knowledge of WMS and stock control processes.
• Confident IT user (Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Ability to plan, prioritise, and work to tight deadlines.
• Analytical mindset with great attention to detail.
• Solid knowledge of relevant legislation and financial management.

Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £45,000 per annum.
• Access to a wide range of benefits and discounts.
• Excellent career progression and development opportunities.
• A supportive team environment where people and safety come first.

For more information, please contact Hattie at the Gloucester Pertemps office on 01452 500750 or email CV to [e-mail]