Are you an experienced Warehouse Manager who enjoys leading teams, improving processes and keeping operations running smoothly? If you’re hands-on, organised and passionate about doing things safely and accurately, this could be a great opportunity.
We’re supporting a well-established business based in Gillingham, Kent, operating a busy warehouse and distribution function. This is a key leadership role where you’ll take ownership of stock, people, health & safety and daily operations — ensuring everything runs efficiently and to a high standard.
What’s the role all about?
As the Warehouse Manager, you’ll be responsible for the day-to-day running of the warehouse, overseeing goods in, storage, picking, packing, dispatch and associated logistics activities. You’ll lead the warehouse team, manage stock accuracy and ensure health & safety standards are consistently met.
This is a hands-on management role where you’ll be visible on the warehouse floor and closely involved in daily operations.
You’ll be responsible for:
Managing all warehouse operations, including inbound and outbound logistics
Ensuring orders are picked, packed and dispatched accurately and on time
Maintaining an efficient warehouse layout and space utilisation
Leading, motivating and managing the warehouse team
Allocating workload and managing staffing levels
Managing stock movements, cycle counts and stock takes
Investigating and resolving stock discrepancies
Processing returns and feeding back to purchasing and sales teams
Managing courier relationships and resolving delivery issues
Ensuring full compliance with health & safety legislation
Carrying out risk assessments and promoting a strong safety culture
Maintaining accurate warehouse documentation and records
Supporting audits and continuous improvement initiatives
What you’ll need
To be successful as a Warehouse Manager, you’ll bring:
Proven experience in a warehouse management or supervisory role
Strong understanding of warehouse operations and stock control
Good knowledge of health & safety requirements
Confident people-management and leadership skills
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
Experience using warehouse systems, ERP software and Excel
A hands-on, proactive approach to problem-solving
Desirable:
Experience in the automotive aftermarket, wheels or tyre industry
Tyre fitting experience
Forklift licences
Experience implementing process improvements
Hours & Package
Monday to Friday | 9:00am – 5:30pm
40 hours per week
Competitive salary (experience dependent)
Permanent, full-time role
Based in Gillingham, Kent
Why apply?
Key leadership role with real ownership and responsibility
Stable, weekday working hours
Opportunity to improve processes and shape warehouse operations
Supportive, professional working environment
If you’re a Warehouse Manager who enjoys leading from the front and keeping operations running efficiently, this role is well worth a look.
Ready to apply?
If you’re interested in this Warehouse Manager position in Gillingham, Kent, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today or get in touch for a confidential conversation.
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