Warehouse Manager

Warehouse Manager – Slough

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Warehouse Manager to join their team based in Slough.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and proactive warehouse professional with a proven track record of leading warehouse operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for organising the warehouse structure, managing a mixed warehouse team, and ensuring high standards of accuracy, productivity, safety, and accountability. This is a hands-on leadership role, so you must be comfortable leading by example and supporting the team where required.

Working Hours

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• Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:30pm
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• Occasional weekend work as required
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Salary: Competitive (DOE)

Key Responsibilities

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• Lead and manage the warehouse team on a day-to-day basis, setting priorities and maintaining productivity.
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• Review and restructure warehouse processes, layouts and workflows to improve efficiency, accuracy and productivity.
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• Implement clear warehouse procedures and best practices to create a well-organised and high-performing operation.
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• Oversee goods in, goods out, stock control, and dispatch activities.
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• Maintain high standards of health and safety and warehouse compliance.
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• Manage staff performance, attendance and development, holding team members accountable where necessary.
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• Coordinate and book UK outbound shipments, working closely with logistics and freight providers.
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• Monitor warehouse performance, identify areas for continuous improvement and implement practical solutions.
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• Lead by example by supporting warehouse operations whenever required.
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Requirements

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• Previous Warehouse Management experience is essential.
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• Proven experience managing or supervising a warehouse team within the UK.
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• Experience restructuring or improving warehouse operations is highly desirable.
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• Strong leadership skills with the confidence to motivate, develop and manage people effectively.
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• Excellent organisational, prioritisation and communication skills.
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• A hands-on management style with the ability to work operationally when required.
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• Strong attention to detail.
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• Experience working with logistics or freight is highly desirable.
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• A valid forklift licence is desirable.
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