Warehouse Team Manager - PM Shift

Booker; Sandgate; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Booker is seeking a Warehouse Team Manager to support the site management team in efficient, cost-conscious warehouse operations. You will oversee receiving, storage, picking and dispatch to ensure on-time delivery and customer service at all times.

You will lead and develop a team in a fast-paced environment, focusing on productivity, safety, and continuous improvement using standard Warehouse practices. The role emphasizes strong planning, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent recommended to GCSE 4+.
• Experience supervising teams in warehouse/logistics.
• Strong people management to motivate and develop staff.
• Knowledge of warehouse operations, productivity, and service standards.
• Health and safety compliance knowledge.
• Excellent planning, prioritisation and multitasking.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Customer-focused with a commitment to service excellence.
• Flexibility and resilience in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee receiving, storing, picking and dispatch to meet productivity targets and budgets.
• Ensure safe working environment through effective team management and compliance with health & safety.
• Monitor performance metrics and coach team to improve service levels.
• Collaborate with site management to optimise resource allocation and service delivery.

Skills

Team supervision

People management

Warehouse operations

Health & safety

Planning & prioritising

Communication

Problem solving

MS Office

Customer focused

Flexibility

FMCG warehouse experience

Large multi-shift teams

WMS knowledge

Performance management

Budget control

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

The Warehouse Team Manager will support the site management team in the efficient and cost effective management of the warehouse operations. It will be your responsibility to ensure the smooth running of the daily Warehouse operation and enable the required level of service to be provided to the customer at all times.

You will ensure that the receiving, storing, picking and dispatch of Goods in the correct manner to agreed productivity levels and within budgetary constraints, whilst maintaining a safe working environment through effective team management.

Qualifications recommended GCSE or equivalent to GCSE 4 and above.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience managing or supervising teams within a warehouse, logistics, manufacturing, or distribution environment.
• Strong people management skills with the ability to motivate, coach, and develop colleagues.
• Knowledge of warehouse operations, productivity measures, and service delivery standards.
• Good understanding of health and safety legislation and safe working practices.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to plan, prioritise, and manage competing demands.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capability.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Customer-focused with a commitment to delivering service excellence.
• Flexibility and resilience in a fast-paced operational environment.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience working within an FMCG warehouse or distribution environment.
• Experience managing large teams across multiple shifts.
• Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Experience supporting operational improvement initiatives.li>
• Understanding of performance management and colleague development processes.
• Relevant warehousing, logistics, or management qualifications.
• Experience with labour planning, resource allocation, or budget control.

Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country. We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, 8 distribution centres, 5 Best Food Logistics sites, as well as 6 support centre locations across the UK.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) at Booker means that whoever you are and whatever your background, we always want you to feel represented and that you can be yourself at work. In short, we’re a place where Everyone’s Welcome.

We know life looks a little different for each of us. That’s why at Booker and Best, we always welcome conversations about flexible working. Some people are at the start of their careers; some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we may be able to support you.

We’re proud that Booker is a Disability Confident Committed Leader and we’re committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support you can expect, please contact [e-mail]

Please note

We can only accept candidates over the age of 18 if the role requires working before 6:15 am or after 9:45 pm or involves working in areas such as the warehouse, beers, wines & spirits, and driving roles.

On the occasions where we have high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date in order for us to manage all of the applicants appropriately. We will only be able to offer individual feedback to those candidates who attend an interview.

*Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, however, is operated separately from the core Tesco business and as such the benefits offered will be different from those offered at Tesco*

For more information about us please visit www.bookergro upjobs.co.uk