Assistant Warehouse Manager

Assistant Warehouse Manager £32,000, Crawley, West Sussex, 7:30am - 5:00pm Monday to Friday, Permanent, 4 weeks paid holiday + Bank Holidays, pension, health cash plan, training, social events The Role Reporting to the Warehouse Manager, the Assistant Warehouse Manager will support the day‑to‑day running of a busy warehouse and trade counter operation within a well‑established distribution and logistics environment. This role combines hands‑on warehouse work with customer‑facing responsibilities and team leadership, ensuring deliveries are completed efficiently across regional routes and warehouse standards are maintained at all times. Checking vehicles are correctly loaded with the correct products and spare parts Unloading products from vehicles, including self‑unloading where required Leading the team with vehicle loading and preparation for next‑day deliveries Supporting warehouse operations during busy periods, including picking and packing Assisting customers at the trade counter with enquiries, product information and despatch Receiving deliveries, checking goods and booking stock into the system Supporting stock control, warehouse movements and preparation for larger deliveries Acting as key holder and overseeing operations in the Warehouse Manager's absence Providing driver cover on South East and Midlands driving routes (all within the normal working hours) General warehouse duties, housekeeping and basic vehicle maintenance Requirements The successful Assistant Warehouse Manager will be physically fit and comfortable with a hands‑on role involving manual handling. A clean UK driving licence with no more than three points is required, along with experience in warehouse operations and familiarity with regional driving routes. Strong communication skills, reliability and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team are important. Experience using stock or order processing systems is highly desirable, along with a proactive and forward‑thinking approach. This role could suit someone who has worked as a Warehouse Supervisor, Distribution Supervisor or Logistics Team Leader. Company Information This organisation operates within a practical, customer‑focused distribution and warehousing sector, supplying products to trade and commercial customers. The business values teamwork, reliability and service quality, offering a stable working environment with a supportive management structure and opportunities to broaden skills across warehouse, logistics and customer service functions. Package Salary of £32,000 4 weeks paid holiday Pension contributions Company health cash plan Full training provided Friendly working environment Regular social events Travail Employment Group is operating as an Employment Agency. Once you click to apply for this job your application will be immediately received by Travail Employment Group. If your application is successful a consultant will be in contact with you within the next 7 days. If you do not hear within 7 days you have unfortunately not been successful on this occasion