Role: Assistant Warehouse Manager
Shifts: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 5:00pm
Salary: £30,000 - £32,000
Type: Permanent
Industry: Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain
Location: Crawley
Our client, a well-established and growing distribution business, is currently seeking a reliable and proactive Assistant Warehouse Manager to join their team.
This is a varied, customer-facing role offering a mix of warehouse operations and delivery responsibilities. Reporting directly to the Warehouse Manager, you will play a key part in ensuring smooth day-to-day warehouse functions and timely deliveries across the South East and Midlands regions.
Key Responsibilities For The Assistant Warehouse Manager:
* Ensuring vehicles are accurately loaded with the correct products prior to dispatch
* Carrying out deliveries to regular customers across the South East and Midlands
* Unloading products and materials at delivery locations (including self-unloading where required)
* Leading the team in preparing and loading vehicles for next-day deliveries
* Supporting warehouse operations during busy periods, including picking, packing, and using courier systems
* Assisting at the trade counter, handling customer enquiries, providing product information, and organising dispatch
* Receiving and booking in deliveries, ensuring accuracy of stock
* Supporting stock control, warehouse movements, stock rotation, and preparation for larger deliveries
* Acting as key holder and overseeing warehouse operations in the Warehouse Manager's absence
* Maintaining general warehouse standards and cleanliness, including company vehicles
* Accurately using internal systems
* Providing occasional support to an associated business, including trade counter cover and customer deliveries
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
* A full, clean driving license (maximum of 3 points)
* Experience in warehouse operations and forklift use (Forklift not essential, training can be provided)
* Previous driving experience within the South East region
* Good physical fitness (role involves heavy lifting)
* Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach
* The ability to work independently and as part of a team
* A proactive, forward-thinking attitude
* High levels of reliability and trustworthiness
This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and supportive company where no two days are the same. If you are hands-on, dependable, and enjoy a varied role combining warehouse work with customer interaction, we would love to hear from you.
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.