Industrial
Assistant Warehouse Manager
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Job Summary
Working closely with the Warehouse Manager, this position plays a key part in keeping daily warehouse activities running smoothly while ensuring all stock and materials are delivered safely and on time across the South East and Midlands. The role involves a mix of warehouse work, driving and direct customer interaction.
Duties
Ensure delivery vehicles are correctly loaded with the appropriate stock and components
Carry out regular delivery routes to customers throughout the South East and Midlands
Offload stock and parts on arrival, including self-unloading when customers are not on site
Oversee and coordinate vehicle loading in preparation for next day deliveries
Support warehouse operations during peak periods, including picking, packing, and booking shipments using courier systems
Serve customers at the trade counter, handling enquiries, providing product guidance and arranging despatch
Receive inbound stock, checking deliveries and booking items into the system
Assist with stock management, warehouse organisation, door rotation and preparation for larger consignments
Act as key holder and take responsibility for warehouse operations when the Warehouse Manager is unavailable
Carry out general warehouse duties, including upkeep of the warehouse and routine van cleaning
Accurately update and manage records using Sage software
Skills
Full clean UK driving licence (up to 3 points acceptable)
Previous experience in a warehouse environment, including forklift operation
Confident driving across the South East region
Physically capable of manual handling and heavy lifting
Strong communication and customer service skills
Proactive and forward thinking approach
Comfortable working independently as well as part of a team
Reliable and trustworthy
Previous supervisory experience
On offer
Salary of up to £32,000pa
4 weeks of paid annual leave
Supportive, friendly working environment with full training provided
Company health cash plan
Pension scheme
Regular company social events
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 07:30-17:00
If you think you are well suited to this role, please apply for the opportunity to be shortlisted.
Company:
Location:
Crawley, West Sussex
Company Size:
Job Type:
Full Time, Permanent
Date:
Requirements
Full clean UK driving licence (up to 3 points acceptable)
Previous experience in a warehouse environment, including forklift operation
Confident driving across the South East region
Physically capable of manual handling and heavy lifting
Strong communication and customer service skills
Proactive and forward thinking approach
Comfortable working independently as well as part of a team
Reliable and trustworthy
Previous supervisory experience
