Warehouse & Coldstore Manager – Lisburn
Salary: £42,000 – £47,000 DOE
Hours: Monday–Friday, Day Shift
Location: Lisburn
Contact: Conor O'Hagan | conor@huntersavage.com | 07803790859
Top 3 Things to Know About This Job
1. High-impact leadership role – full autonomy to shape warehouse & coldstore operations during a period of major growth.
2. Modern, sustainability-focused logistics environment – work with a cutting‑edge fleet, technology, and continuous improvement culture.
3. Genuine career progression – a key operational role with clear opportunities to influence change and advance within the organisation.
The Opportunity
Hunter Savage is partnering with a long-established, industry‑leading logistics provider to recruit an experienced Warehouse & Coldstore Manager for their Lisburn site. This is an exciting, hands‑on leadership position for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, customer‑driven environment and wants to make a meaningful impact on operational performance and team culture.
Key Responsibilities
People Leadership
* Lead, motivate, and develop a high‑performing warehouse team.
* Foster a positive, engaged working environment with clear communication.
* Manage performance, attendance, training, and any disciplinary processes.
Operations Management
* Own day‑to‑day operations across the warehouse and coldstore.
* Plan and manage labour in line with customer demand.
* Oversee stock, inventory accuracy, order fulfilment and customer service performance.
* Coordinate plant, facilities, maintenance, and contractor relationships.
Compliance, Safety & Standards
* Ensure all activity complies with legal, company, and industry standards.
* Lead on Health & Safety initiatives, investigations and risk assessments.
* Maintain readiness for audits, including BRC and temperature‑controlled standards.
Performance & Continuous Improvement
* Monitor KPIs and ensure effective tracking of operational activity.
* Identify and deliver efficiency, cost‑reduction, and process‑improvement initiatives.
* Support technology adoption and champion sustainability across the site.
What You’ll Need
* Experience in a food or temperature‑controlled warehouse environment.
* Minimum 3 years’ experience managing a team of 10+.
* Strong leadership capability with proven performance delivery in a fast‑moving operation.
* Experience using a Warehouse Management System (WMS).
* Good communication skills and a customer‑focused approach.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office; knowledge of Health & Safety and BRC.
* LEAN / Six Sigma experience is desirable.
Benefits
* Competitive salary ( £42k–£47k DOE).
* Monday–Friday day shift with some flexibility.
* Additional service‑based annual leave.
* Matched pension (5%).
* Life & Death in Service insurance.
* Certified training and career development opportunities.
* Additional company benefits.
For further information, and to apply for this Warehouse Manager position or other engineering/operations opportunities, please contact Conor O'Hagan or visit our Website.
Expert, confidential recruitment advice
Salary is usually negotiable, salary details listed are to be used as a guide and are based on factors such as your experience and expertise.
We reserve the right to heighten short listing criteria dependent upon the calibre of response.
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