Warehouse Manager

Universal Business Team; Hereford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Location: Hereford
Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours: 40 hours per week, with flexibility according to the needs of the business.

Benefits: 25 days holiday (+ Bank Holidays) plus a day off for your birthday, 1 paid volunteering day, Lunch, drinks and snacks provided, Free parking, Employee Assistance Programme through, Private Medical Insurance, Life Insurance of 4 x salary

Warehouse Manager – Premium Bathroom & Kitchen Furniture Business

Do you want to work for a cash-rich company that has grown from £13M to £40M in just four years? One that cuts through red tape to focus on the customer, that treats you as more than just a cog in the wheel?

If so, we are partnering with a highly innovative company in the premium bathroom and kitchen furniture sector to find a dynamic Warehouse Manager to lead their state-of-the-art distribution centre.

Why This Role?

This is an opportunity to lead a newly expanded 120,000 sq. ft. warehouse, managing a high-performing team in a fast-growing company that values operational excellence. This is not just another warehouse job – it is a strategic, hands-on leadership role where you will drive real impact.

What’s In It for You?

• Lead operations for a premium, high-growth brand in a thriving industry
• Manage a large-scale distribution centre with a 28-vehicle fleet and a team of circa 70 staff
• Autonomy to implement efficiency improvements and drive performance
• A business that invests in its people and rewards success
• A culture of radical condor, and continuous improvement

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing all warehouse operations, including Goods In, Order Processing, and Dispatch
• Ensuring 100% OTIF (On-Time In-Full) standards
• Overseeing stock control, barcoding accuracy, and warehouse security
• Leading a team of supervisors, pickers, drivers, and logistics staff
• Maintaining health & safety compliance and security protocols
• Implementing lean principles and process improvements to drive efficiency
• Working closely with the Operations and Transport teams to align business objectives

What We’re Looking For

We need a hungry, humble, and smart leader who:

• Has strong experience managing large-scale warehouse and distribution operations
• Is highly proficient in ERP systems (SAP/Merlin experience preferred)
• Can take ownership, solve problems quickly, and drive continuous improvement
• Works well under pressure and can motivate and develop a team
• Has experience handling inventory, transport, and stock control
• Thrives in an environment where they are given autonomy to make an impact