Assistant Warehouse Manager

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated, organised, and proactive individual seeking to advance their career in warehouse management. As an Assistant Warehouse Manager, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Warehouse Manager to ensure smooth, efficient, and safe operations across all aspects of the warehouse. You will help lead a dedicated team, maintain high standards of organisation, and drive process improvements that contribute to our operational success.

**Key Duties & Responsibilities - Assistant Warehouse Manager Operations & Team Leadership**:

- Support the Warehouse Manager in the day-to-day management of the warehouse, ensuring all tasks are completed safely and efficiently.
- Assist with the supervision, training, and motivation of the warehouse team, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.
- Oversee the accurate receipt, storage, picking, and dispatch of goods, maintaining exceptional stock control and inventory accuracy.
- Monitor workflow and allocate resources to meet targets, deadlines, and customer expectations.
- Help implement best practices for warehouse safety, organisation, and operational efficiency.
- Troubleshoot issues, resolve queries, and work collaboratively across departments to ensure smooth logistics operations.
- Carry out regular checks of warehouse equipment and facilities, organising maintenance or repairs as needed.

**Warehouse Health & Safety Compliance - Assistant Manager Focus**:

- Promote a strong focus on health and safety, ensuring both company policy and legal requirements are followed by all team members.
- Support regular safety briefings, risk assessments, and compliance checks to create a secure working environment.
- Report and help resolve incidents, hazards, or procedural breaches promptly.

**Inventory Management, Process Improvement & Technology**:

- Assist with regular stock takes, audits, and investigation of inventory discrepancies, supporting data integrity.
- Coordinate with warehouse and logistics staff to ensure accurate record keeping using manual and electronic management systems.
- Identify opportunities to streamline processes or introduce efficiency improvements and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
- Support the adoption, training, and effective use of warehouse management and inventory control systems among the team.

**Experience, Skills & Attributes - What We’re Looking For**:

- Experience in a warehouse, stockroom, or logistics environment, with some supervisory or team leader responsibility preferred.
- Strong organisational skills, detail orientation, and the ability to prioritise workloads to meet deadlines and targets.
- Solid understanding of warehouse operations, health and safety, and inventory management best practices.
- Natural leadership qualities: approachable, communicative, and able to motivate others positively.
- Competent IT and data entry skills, with experience using stock management systems or handheld scanners advantageous (full training provided).
- Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling and working in a hands-on, fast-paced environment.
- Right to work in the UK, combined with high standards of honesty, respect, and professionalism.

**Why Progress Your Warehouse Management Career With Us?**:

- Work as part of an inclusive, forward-thinking logistics and warehouse team.
- Competitive salary, company benefits, and paid holidays from your first day.
- Structured training and genuine opportunities for career development and advancement into warehouse management roles.
- Stable working environment with regular hours and a strong focus on wellbeing, respect, and diversity for all staff.