Warehouse Manager à Grande-Bretagne

Job reference: REQ00000019268
Date posted: 01/12/2025
Application closing date: 04/01/2026
Location: DALSTON, CARLISLE
Salary: £36,363 - £37,280
Package: Blank
Contractual hours: 37
Basis: Full time

The Work Week Planner is a key position within Cumberland Council’s Highways Delivery Service, responsible for the forward programming, planning, and coordination of highway maintenance and improvement works across the county. The Delivery Service includes the Council’s in‑house contractor delivering the Council’s highways maintenance, improvement projects, and winter service with an annual programme worth approximately £60 million. This role ensures that operational teams have clear, achievable work packages including all schedules, resources, and materials to deliver projects safely, efficiently, and in compliance with all relevant standards and legislation.

• Develop and maintain weekly work plans and packages for multiple operational teams.
• Coordinate resources, including labour, plant, and materials, to meet delivery targets.
• Liaise with Highway Engineers and Supervisors to ensure accurate scheduling and prioritisation of works.
• Monitor progress and update planning systems to reflect changes in scope or priorities.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards and the Council’s permitting scheme.
• Provide cost estimates and work packages for both internal and external clients.
• Support emergency and winter service planning, including participation in out‑of‑hours duty rotas.
• Maintain accurate records of work schedules, costs, and performance metrics.
• Provide reports on KPIs such as defect repair times, permitting compliance, and cost versus estimate.

We’re looking for individuals who embody our organisation’s core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services, and shape a better future for our communities. We also value resilience and a willingness to grow in the role and thrive in your career. Be sure to review the post specification below for the essential criteria for this role.

• Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010.
• Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under.
• Armed forces veterans whose last long-term substantive employer was the armed forces.

We’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are proud Disability Confident and Age Friendly employers, providing opportunities for everyone to thrive.

To participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing [your email here]. While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we will listen and do our best to accommodate your needs.

For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Nick Raymond by email at [email protected].

Please submit your CV and respond to the short application questions on the Careers site.

• Closing date: 4th January 2026
• Interview date: TBC

Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you’re interested, apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.

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