Assistant Warehouse Manager

Assistant Warehouse Manager

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• Location: Crawley, West Sussex
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• Job Type: Full-time
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• Salary: £30,000 to £32,000
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We are working with a client who is looking for someone to support their Warehouse Manager and keep day-to-day operations running smoothly. This position combines warehouse responsibilities with delivering garage doors across the South East and Midlands, so it’s ideal for someone who enjoys a mix of physical work and being out on the road. As the role is customer facing, you’ll be representing the business during deliveries, so a professional and friendly approach is important.

Day-to-day duties of the role:

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• Ensure vehicles are correctly loaded with the appropriate doors and spare parts.
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• Cover driving duties to regular customers in the South East and Midlands areas.
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• Unload garage doors and spares from vehicles, including self-unloading when customers are not present.
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• Lead the team in loading vehicles for the next day’s deliveries.
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• Assist in the stores during busy periods, including picking, packing, and using courier systems.
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• Manage trade counter operations, assisting customers with enquiries, providing product information, and dispatching orders.
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• Handle new deliveries by checking off and booking in items.
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• Manage warehouse movements, stock control, door rotation, and preparation for larger deliveries.
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• Act as a key holder, overseeing warehouse operations in the absence of the Warehouse Manager.
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• Perform general warehouse duties, including maintenance and cleaning of vans.
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• Utilise Sage systems accurately.
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• Support various tasks at the trade counter and ensure timely delivery of goods to customers.
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Required Skills & Qualifications:

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• Clean Driving Licence (a maximum of 3 points is acceptable).
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• Proven experience in warehouse operations and forklift use.
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• Familiarity with driving routes around the South East.
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• Physically fit to handle heavy lifting.
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• Excellent communication skills.
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• Forward-thinking with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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• Trustworthy and reliable.
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Benefits:

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• 4 weeks paid holiday.
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• Friendly working conditions with full training provided.
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• Enrolled into company health cash plan.
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• Pension contributions.
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• Regular social events.
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Please apply as soon as possible to be considered for this role