Overview
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.
* 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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