Warehouse Manager

Salary: £35000 to £42000 PA (DOE)
Location: Luton
Job Type: Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday Day Shift

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced, hands on Warehouse Manager to lead the Luton warehouse operation. You will be responsible for safe, efficient, and compliant warehouse performance, with full ownership of inventory management, stock accuracy, and audit ready records across two locations. You will oversee inbound goods, storage, and dispatch, driving operational efficiency while managing inbound/outbound logistics.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee inbound and outbound logistics for all donations, including efficient loading and unloading
• Manage high volumes of stock, including anticipating demand, planning for surge capacity, and ensuring adequate resources and storage are in place to meet operational needs.
• Maintain accurate inventory and stock control systems across the Luton warehouse and additional storage locations, ensuring audit readiness at all times.
• Monitor stock levels and support forecasting and planning to meet distribution demand.
• Ensure high standards of health and safety across all warehouse activities.
• Manage relationships with external suppliers providing supplementary storage capacity.
• Oversee order fulfilment, including packing, labelling (FedEx), and pallet wrapping.
• Raise purchase orders and manage warehouse related budgets and costs effectively.
• Ensure effective waste management and maintain high standards of housekeeping.
• Maintain warehouse systems, records, and reporting, providing regular updates on stock, operations, and performance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours Required

• Full, clean driving licence.
• Forklift operation capability (valid forklift operator certification required).
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and best practices, with proven ability to implement and maintain them in a warehouse environment.
• Proven and extensive experience in stock control and warehouse management systems (e.g. Sage or alternatives).
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to respond quickly to changing priorities, manage fluctuating demand, and effectively support surge capacity requirements in a fast paced warehouse environment.
• Demonstrates strong initiative and the ability to work independently, proactively identifying issues and implementing practical solutions without close supervision.
• Good IT skills and administrative capability.
• Proactive, hands on approach with strong problem solving skills.
• Team oriented mindset with the ability to motivate and support others.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Maintain strict confidentiality when handling and distributing deliveries to sensitive or confidential locations, ensuring information security at all times.

What the Role Offers

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension - 5% employee contribution, 3% employer contribution