Job Title: Warehouse and Assembly Manager

Location: Hawksworth Industrial Estate, Swindon SN2 1DZ

Salary: £30k per annum + performance-based bonus

Job type: Full Time - Permanent

We are looking for a proactive and experienced Warehouse Manager to lead our site-based operation in Swindon where you can make a real impact.

This is a critical role combining hands-on operations and people management. You'll oversee a small, dedicated team of Warehouse and Assembly staff to achieve flexibility, productivity and efficiency with a strong desire to exceed customer expectations.

About the role:

Warehouse Operations:

To lead, motivate and develop team members through performance management to achieve KPIs/objectives
Oversee all warehouse activities, managing the stock from receipt to dispatch
Ensure workload priorities are clearly understood and communicated to the team
Support and mentor the Warehouse Team Leader to run day-to-day shop floor activities effectively and independently
Monitor all aspects of the warehouse functions including performance, shipments, risks, and improvement opportunities.
Champion and maintain high-quality output through training, coaching, and monitoring against strict quality standards.
Ensure adherence to H&S policies and ISO requirements
Promote a strong team culture on-site by building close relationships with staff and stakeholders and being visible and approachable as a leader
Resolve customer service issues through working closely with other departments
Manage absence and holiday allocations, return-to-work processes, clocking records, emails, H&S records
Work to and within provided budgetary constraints for warehouse expenditures
Undertake stock control to take action to reduce stock loss and damages
To utilise WMS to drive efficiency improvements for the whole operationAssembly Operations:

Plan and organise staff resources to ensure Assembly activities are completed to customer timescales and quality and workload priorities are taken into account
Ensure smooth running of the Assembly operation, minimising downtime and maximising efficiency
Ensure all parts required for assembly tasks are available and product moves are reflected in the system.About you:

3+ years in warehouse management in similar role and working with digital WMS
Proven success managing small teams in a hands-on leadership role
Demonstrated ability to coach and support staff through growth and change
Working knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and risk assessment practices
Proficiency in Excel, Word and Outlook and working with data systems (Odoo)
Must have Aisle Master and Counterbalance forklift licenses
Relationship-driven leadership style - able to connect with people at all levels
A mindset for process improvement, problem-solving
Strong organisational skills and methodical approach
Ability to remain calm under pressure
A strong character with a deep sense of ownership and able to lead from the front, demonstrating honesty and integrity at all times
A 'can do' attitude is essential, along with the drive and determinationThe working hours are Mon to Fri 8am to 4pm but flexibility is expected on container days and covering for absences.

Quarterly stock takes are undertaken so you may be required to work at weekends.

Company is offering:

Salary £30k and performance related bonus
23 days holidays + bank holidays + chillax days
Pension
Contribution to gym membership
Private healthcare
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Please only apply if you live within travelling distance to Swindon.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

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Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of: Warehouse Supervisor, Warehouse Assistant Manager, Warehouse Coordinator, Senior Process Operative, Assembly Manager, Senior Assembly Operative, Warehouse Team Leader may also be considered for this role