Warehouse Manager

Are you an experienced Warehouse Manager who enjoys leading teams, improving processes and keeping operations running smoothly? If you’re hands-on, organised and passionate about doing things safely and accurately, this could be a great opportunity. We’re supporting a well-established business based in Gillingham, Kent, operating a busy warehouse and distribution function. This is a key leadership role where you’ll take ownership of stock, people, health & safety and daily operations — ensuring everything runs efficiently and to a high standard. What’s the role all about? As the Warehouse Manager, you’ll be responsible for the day-to-day running of the warehouse, overseeing goods in, storage, picking, packing, dispatch and associated logistics activities. You’ll lead the warehouse team, manage stock accuracy and ensure health & safety standards are consistently met. This is a hands-on management role where you’ll be visible on the warehouse floor and closely involved in daily operations. You’ll be responsible for: Managing all warehouse operations, including inbound and outbound logistics Ensuring orders are picked, packed and dispatched accurately and on time Maintaining an efficient warehouse layout and space utilisation Leading, motivating and managing the warehouse team Allocating workload and managing staffing levels Managing stock movements, cycle counts and stock takes Investigating and resolving stock discrepancies Processing returns and feeding back to purchasing and sales teams Managing courier relationships and resolving delivery issues Ensuring full compliance with health & safety legislation Carrying out risk assessments and promoting a strong safety culture Maintaining accurate warehouse documentation and records Supporting audits and continuous improvement initiatives What you’ll need To be successful as a Warehouse Manager, you’ll bring: Proven experience in a warehouse management or supervisory role Strong understanding of warehouse operations and stock control Good knowledge of health & safety requirements Confident people-management and leadership skills Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail Experience using warehouse systems, ERP software and Excel A hands-on, proactive approach to problem-solving Desirable: Experience in the automotive aftermarket, wheels or tyre industry Tyre fitting experience Forklift licences Experience implementing process improvements Hours & Package Monday to Friday | 9:00am – 5:30pm 40 hours per week Competitive salary (experience dependent) Permanent, full-time role Based in Gillingham, Kent Why apply? Key leadership role with real ownership and responsibility Stable, weekday working hours Opportunity to improve processes and shape warehouse operations Supportive, professional working environment If you’re a Warehouse Manager who enjoys leading from the front and keeping operations running efficiently, this role is well worth a look. Ready to apply? If you’re interested in this Warehouse Manager position in Gillingham, Kent, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch for a confidential conversation. Kingdom People are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy