Assistant Warehouse Manager Salary up to £32k DOE Location: Close to Gatwick Lloyd Recruitment Services is working with a leading building services supplier seeking a hands-on Assistant Warehouse Manager to join our team and support the smooth running of our warehouse and distribution operation. This role suits someone practical, organised, and comfortable balancing warehouse leadership with customer interaction and delivery support. You will work closely with the Warehouse Manager, stepping in to oversee day-to-day operations when needed and playing an active role in deliveries, stock control, and trade counter support. Assistant Warehouse Manager Key Responsibilities Making sure delivery vehicles are prepared correctly and loaded with the right products and components Covering deliveries to regular customers across the Southeast and Midlands Unloading stock on delivery, including occasions where customers are not on site Supporting and guiding the warehouse team to ensure next-day deliveries are ready on time Picking, packing, and processing orders during busy periods using courier systems Assisting customers at the trade counter, handling enquiries, providing product advice, and arranging despatch Receiving incoming stock, checking deliveries, and booking items into the system Helping manage stock levels, warehouse movements, and product rotation Taking responsibility for warehouse operations as a key holder when the Warehouse Manager is unavailableAssistant Warehouse Manager Requirements A full UK driving licence (up to three points acceptable) Previous experience in a warehouse or distribution environment (forklift experience beneficial) Physically able to carry out manual handling tasks Clear communication skills and a customer-focused approach Someone proactive, reliable, and able to use their own initiative Comfortable working independently as well as part of a teamBenefits 4 weeks paid holiday Friendly, supportive working environment with full training provided Company health cash plan Pension schemeExtra Information: Refer a friend and earn up to £500 (see website for details) Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you don't hear from us within 5 days, please assume you have not been successful. By applying, you accept Lloyd Recruitment Services' Privacy and GDPR Policy (see website)Lloyd Recruitment Services acts as an employment agency for this vacancy and is an equal opportunity employer