Warehouse Assistant Manager

Warehouse Assistant Manager

Food Distribution | Dartford | Up to £35,000

Ready to step into a leadership role where you'll still be hands-on?

Looking for the opportunity to help shape a busy food warehouse while developing your management career?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Warehouse Assistant Manager to join a growing food distribution business.

This is far more than a traditional warehouse supervisory role. You'll work closely with the Warehouse Manager to oversee the day-to-day operation, lead a small team, and ensure products move safely and efficiently through ambient, chilled, and frozen storage. You'll also become the go-to person when the Warehouse Manager is away, making this an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their warehouse career.

What's in it for me?

• Competitive salary up to £35,000
• Private healthcare and gym membership
• Company pension
• Free on-site parking
• Employee recognition scheme
• A supportive business where you'll be given real responsibility and opportunities to develop your leadership skills.

What's the job?

Working alongside the Warehouse Manager, you'll help coordinate the day-to-day warehouse operation while ensuring customer orders are picked, packed, and dispatched accurately and on time.

You'll be responsible for:

• Supporting the running of daily warehouse operations across ambient, chilled, and frozen products
• Leading and motivating warehouse operatives to deliver high service and productivity standards
• Overseeing goods-in, stock movements, picking, packing, and dispatch activities
• Maintaining excellent stock accuracy, rotation (FIFO/FEFO), and warehouse organisation
• Ensuring high standards of housekeeping, food safety, and Health & Safety compliance
• Acting as the operational lead whenever the Warehouse Manager is absent
• Rolling up your sleeves during busy periods to support picking, packing, loading, and general warehouse activities.

What do I need?

We're looking for someone who enjoys leading from the front and isn't afraid to get involved in the day-to-day operation.

You'll ideally have:

• Experience within a food manufacturing, food distribution, or FMCG warehouse
• Previous experience supervising or leading a warehouse team
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Experience using warehouse management systems (SAP/WMS experience advantageous)
• A solid understanding of stock control, warehouse processes, and inventory accuracy
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the confidence to make decisions
• A full UK Driving Licence
• The flexibility to support early starts, late finishes, weekends, or delivery cover when required.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing food business where you'll have genuine responsibility, the chance to influence warehouse performance, and a clear pathway to further leadership opportunities.

If you're an experienced warehouse professional ready to take the next step into management, reach out to me directly at (url removed)