Warehouse Manager | Stockport | Retail | c.£45k About the Business I am partnering with a fast-growing UK retailer operating at scale across both retail and wholesale channels. I'm looking for a hands-on Warehouse Manager to lead the HQ operation, drive performance, and build a high-impact, high-accountability warehouse culture. This is a role for someone who loves ownership, thrives on improvement, and wants to make a visible difference from day one. The Opportunity You'll take full ownership of day-to-day warehouse operations, leading the team, optimising processes, and ensuring everything runs safely, smoothly, and efficiently in a fast-moving environment. The business is ready to scale and opening new stores across the UK so a fantastic time to join the business. What You'll Be Responsible For ?? Warehouse Operations & Logistics Lead all daily warehouse activity: goods-in, put-away, picking, packing, dispatch and returns Maintain exceptional stock accuracy through cycle counts and reconciliation Coordinate inbound and outbound logistics with suppliers, couriers and internal teams Optimise warehouse layout, workflows and storage to maximise efficiency and throughput Ensure all products are handled, stored and transported safely and compliantly ?? Safety, Compliance & Hazardous Goods Champion a strong safety culture and ensure full UK regulatory compliance Oversee the safe storage and handling of regulated and hazardous goods Run regular risk assessments, safety audits and equipment checks Ensure all staff are trained, competent and working safely at all times ?? Leadership & Team Performance Lead, motivate and develop a high-performing warehouse team Set clear expectations and proactively manage performance Build a culture of accountability, teamwork and continuous improvement Plan staffing levels, shift patterns and workflows to meet business demand ?? Systems, Processes & Continuous Improvement Use WMS and operational systems to drive accuracy and efficiency Identify gaps and implement process improvements quickly Support operational change projects and warehouse upgrades Keep SOPs current, relevant and consistently followed What We're Looking For We're looking for a confident, practical leader who enjoys being on the warehouse floor and driving real change. You'll bring: Proven experience as a Warehouse Manager or Senior Supervisor in a fast-paced environment Experience working with regulated good would be advantageous Strong knowledge of warehouse safety standards and UK compliance requirements Confidence using WMS, inventory systems and operational software Excellent leadership skills - able to motivate, coach and hold teams accountable Strong organisation, problem-solving and decision-making ability A mindset focused on improvement, ownership and delivery BH35442