Assistant Warehouse Manager
Swindon
£45,000 + excellent benefits
Four Seasons Recruitment are exclusively representing an internationally acclaimed company, who are seeking an experienced and proactive Assistant Warehouse Manager, to support the day-to-day operations of ther warehouse facility in Swindon.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader with strong organisational and people-management skills to play a key role in maintaining efficient warehouse operations and driving operational excellence.
The Role:
You will work closely with the Warehouse Manager to oversee logistics activities, manage inventory, lead warehouse staff, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the management of daily warehouse operations, including goods receiving, shipping, order fulfilment, and stock control.
- Supervise and motivate warehouse staff while ensuring adherence to operational procedures and safety standards.
- Utilise Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and ERP platforms to monitor inventory, process orders, and produce operational reports.
- Manage the order book, ensuring ageing orders are reviewed and actioned promptly.
- Ensure full compliance with health and safety regulations, maintaining audit records, training documentation, and safety signage.
- Oversee forklift operations, ensuring safe use and coordinating training where required.
- Work closely with shipping and receiving teams to ensure timely dispatch and receipt of goods.
- Manage warehouse inventory including quality control, stock rotation, and identification of ageing or damaged stock.
- Maintain warehouse consumables within agreed budget guidelines.
- Support the recruitment, training, and development of warehouse staff, ensuring compliance with employment regulations.
- Monitor team attendance and wellbeing, providing feedback to HR and supporting a positive team culture.
- Promote strong communication, engagement, and motivation across the warehouse team.
Skills & Experience
- Strong people management skills with the ability to lead and motivate teams.
- Experience in inventory management and warehouse operations.
- Solid knowledge of health and safety practices within warehouse environments.
- Experience using WMS, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office (Excel/Outlook).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical and numerical abilities.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Qualifications & Experience
- 3+ years’ management experience in a warehouse or logistics environment.
- Experience handling large, heavy, valuable, or luxury goods.
- Good understanding of supply chain, logistics, and transportation processes.
- Familiarity with 3PL providers and shipping/receiving procedures.
- Forklift operation experience preferred.
- Experience implementing continuous improvement initiatives within warehouse operations.
- Ability to interpret operational data and P&L information to support decision-making.
