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.
If you are ambitious, enthusiastic, and ready to take the next step in warehouse management, we welcome your application for the Assistant Warehouse Manager role. Join our team and help us achieve operational excellence every day.
