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Date Added: Wed 21/05/2025

Operations Manager

Yeovil, BA20, UK
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Company: UNIVERSAL BUSINESS TEAM

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: £60000 - £75000/annum

Description

Are you looking for a role with uncapped progression? Working for a fast-growing company where you are treated as an individual and not a cog in a wheel? Where you are given the backing to achieve results, without constant red tape?

If so, this could be the opportunity for you.

We're partnering with the owner of a successful and rapidly expanding healthcare distribution business in their search for a Warehouse Manager. Turnover is nearing £30m, and the business is known for its fast service, loyal customer base and great internal culture. With big growth plans ahead, they're looking for a hands-on leader to take full ownership of the warehouse operation and help take the business to the next level.

You'll have the autonomy to make a genuine impact and be trusted to run the operation day to day, while being backed by an MD who gives you the tools to succeed.

What you'll be doing:

* Running the day-to-day warehouse operation including goods-in, picking, packing, and same-day dispatch

* Leading and motivating a growing warehouse team, setting clear expectations and building a strong culture

* Overseeing stock control, replenishment, and warehouse layout to improve flow and efficiency

* Managing relationships with couriers (e.g. DX) and ensuring high levels of delivery performance

* Supporting compliance with MHRA and Health & Safety standards

* Monitoring and reporting on operational KPIs and identifying areas for improvement

* Playing a key role in building structure, stability and pace across the distribution side of the business

Requirements

About you:

* You've got solid experience managing warehouse teams in a distribution, wholesale or fast-moving environment

* You lead from the front and know how to get the best from people

* You're organised, proactive, and take real pride in running a clean, efficient warehouse

* You're comfortable under pressure and enjoy the pace of a growing SME

* You care about the customer experience and know that speed and accuracy matter

Bonus points if you've got:

* Experience in regulated environments (medical, pharma, food, etc.)

* Familiarity with MHRA standards or similar

* A background in a family-run or founder-led business

Benefits

* Salary - £60,000 - £75,000

* Free parking on site

* Two free lunches per week

* Competitive package

* Uncapped progression
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