Warehouse Manager

Location: Droitwich area
Salary: £35,000-£45,000 per annum DOE + company vehicle
Hours: Monday to Friday, 5:00am-2:00pm
Contract: Full-time, permanent

We are recruiting an experienced Warehouse Manager for a growing business operating within the commercial building materials sector.

This is a newly created role offering the opportunity to take full ownership of a busy warehouse operation, lead an expanding team and help shape how the department develops.

The environment is fast-paced and hands-on, handling large and bulky materials rather than small parcels. You will oversee goods-in, stock control, cutting operations, picking, loading and housekeeping, ensuring everything runs safely, efficiently and on time.

Around 75% of your time will be spent on the warehouse floor, with the remainder dedicated to administration, reporting and improvements.

We are looking for a confident, decisive manager who sets clear standards, tackles issues directly and ensures procedures are followed consistently.

Team Leadership

• Lead and motivate the warehouse team, including line management of the Warehouse Supervisor.

• Set and enforce standards for attendance, punctuality, performance, conduct and PPE.

• Recruit, train and develop team members as the operation grows.

• Set weekly targets, monitor KPIs and address under performance.

• Provide regular operational updates to senior management.

Warehouse Operations and Stock

• Plan and coordinate cutting schedules, picking and order preparation.

• Ensure materials are processed accurately and loads are ready on time.

• Oversee goods-in, delivery checks, documentation and stock locations.

• Maintain effective stock rotation and minimise waste and offcuts.

• Take ownership of stock control, stocktakes and record accuracy.

• Keep warehouse systems and spreadsheets up to date.

Health, Safety and Housekeeping

• Take responsibility for health and safety across the warehouse and external yard.

• Enforce PPE requirements and safe working practices.

• Identify and resolve hazards promptly.

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organisation and housekeeping.

Continuous Improvement

• Develop clear reporting and monitor warehouse performance.

• Review procedures and identify improvements to efficiency and productivity.

• Establish consistent working practices and contribute ideas as the business grows.

Essential:

• Proven experience managing a warehouse team and day-to-day operations.

• A strong, decisive leadership style and the confidence to enforce standards.

• A hands-on approach and willingness to work alongside the team.

• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.

• Experience of stock control, goods-in, picking and warehouse operations.

• Competence with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

• Full, valid UK driving licence.

Desirable:

• Counterbalance or reach forklift truck licence.

• IOSH or NEBOSH qualification.

• Experience in flooring, construction, building materials or bulky goods.

• Experience developing warehouse KPIs and reporting processes.

Practical experience and management ability are more important than formal qualifications.

• £35,000-£45,000 salary, depending on experience.

• Company vehicle.

• Monday to Friday, 5:00am-2:00pm.

• 20 days' holiday plus bank holidays.

• Paid day off for your birthday.

• Company pension with 4% employer contribution.

• Death-in-service benefit worth four times basic salary.

• Income protection covering 80% of basic salary after six months' service, subject to scheme terms.

• Uniform and PPE provided.

• Ongoing training and development.

• Monthly team bonus opportunity of 2-5%, linked to performance and scheme conditions.

• Weekly recognition awards and regular team lunches.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Warehouse Manager to take ownership of a growing operation, develop a team and make a real impact on performance.

If you are organised, decisive and passionate about maintaining high standards, apply today with your CV.