Warehouse Manager
Warehouse Manager (Team Leader) for our Forest Products Operation at the Port of Sheerness.
You will take ownership of day-to-day operational performance across safety, quality, and cost, ensuring all aspects of goods receipt, storage, picking, and dispatch run efficiently and effectively.
With a strong focus on stock integrity and continuous improvement, you will use KPIs to drive performance and deliver an operation that consistently meets — and exceeds — customer expectations.
As a key leader on site, you will:
* Lead and support your team across a 24-hour operation
* Promote a culture of safety, communication, and accountability
* Plan and allocate resources effectively
* Deliver toolbox talks and ensure compliance with all safety standards
* Work closely with other departments to coordinate loading and discharge operations
You will also play an important role in:
* Stock management and control
* EHS reporting and compliance
* Supporting HR processes
* Leading investigations and driving continuous improvement
* Communicating effectively with stakeholders and customers
This is a role where your leadership will have a direct impact across the entire operation, and where a proactive, people-focused approach is essential.
What You'll Bring
You will have:
* Experience managing and supporting teams, with a proven track record of improving operational efficiency and productivity
* Ideally, knowledge of cargo handling methods and logistics
* Strong planning and analytical skills, with the ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment
* Excellent communication skills and a flexible approach to working hours within a 24/7 operation
* A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Who Are We?
We are one of the UK’s leading port and logistics companies, with ambitious plans for growth and transformation.
Over the next five years, we are investing significantly in our operations to support our vision of becoming the UK’s leading port operator. Our strategy includes decarbonising our operations as we work towards achieving Net Zero Port Operations by 2040.
While our facilities and technology are industry-leading, our success ultimately depends on having the right people to drive our business forward.
What We Can Offer You
In addition to a competitive salary, we are committed to developing our people and supporting long-term career growth.
Our benefits include:
* 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Up to 10% matched contribution pension
* Peel Ports flexible benefits package, including:
* Salary sacrifice car scheme
* Critical illness insurance
* Retail vouchers and more
* Over 50,000 hours of training delivered last year
* Employee Assistance Programme to support physical and mental wellbeing.
If you have the skills and experience we are looking for and want to be part of a growing and ambitious organisation, we would love to hear from you.
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