Warehouse & Facilities Manager
BlueSky · Direct employer
Warehouse & Facilities Manager / Grimsby / Up to 40,000 per year D.O.E. + Benefits
BlueSky is looking for a hands on Warehouse Manager who loves leading from the front, so if you have the drive to improve processes, motivate people and make a real impact, this could be the role for you.
We're looking for an experienced and ambitious Warehouse & Facilities Manager to take the lead in a busy and fast-paced operation. This is a genuine boots-on-the-ground role where you'll have the opportunity to shape the operation, drive positive change and build a happy, motivated and high-performing team.
Reporting to the Head of Operations, you'll oversee Warehouse, Production/Rework, Inventory Control, Quality Assurance and Facilities, ensuring the operation consistently delivers high standards of service, efficiency and accuracy.
What's in it for you?
- Salary of £35,000–£40,000, depending on experience
- Workplace pension
- 25 days' holiday, plus Bank Holidays and an extra day's holiday for your birthday!
- Perkbox benefits, Friday lunch, Training and development opportunities
- Working hours are Monday–Thursday: 7:30am–4:30pm, Friday: 7:30am–3:30pm
What you'll be doing as a Warehouse and Facilities Manager:
- Leading, motivating and developing a positive and high-performing operational team
- Taking ownership of day-to-day warehouse, production and dispatch activities
- Driving improvements in productivity, efficiency, quality and customer service
- Maintaining excellent inventory accuracy and stock control
- Managing stock takes, cycle counts and resolving inventory discrepancies
- Maintaining high standards of quality, compliance, housekeeping and operational safety
- Managing warehouse facilities, equipment and operational readiness
- Identifying opportunities to improve processes and implementing positive change
- Coaching and supporting your team to achieve their full potential
- Leading from the front and getting involved in the day-to-day operation when needed
What we're looking for:
You'll be a confident and capable leader with previous experience managing a warehouse or operational environment. You'll enjoy being visible within the operation, working alongside your team and taking pride in making things run better.
We're particularly looking for:
- Previous Warehouse or Operations Management experience
- Strong leadership and people-management skills
- A genuinely hands-on, proactive and positive approach
- Experience in inventory control and stock management
- A passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence
- The ability to motivate people and create a happy, engaged team
- Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills
- A valid and current forklift licence – essential
Why BlueSky?
You’ll be joining a successful local business at an important stage in its growth – with the backing and opportunities that come from being part of Berlin Packaging EMEA.
It’s an exciting time to join us. BlueSky is an established Grimsby-based packaging specialist and, since June 2026, part of Berlin Packaging EMEA – combining the responsive, entrepreneurial approach that has made BlueSky successful with the scale, product range and international reach of a global packaging leader.
How we work:
Our values shape how we work, how we treat customers and what we expect from one another:
Commit and Deliver – We have a can do, will do and DOES DO attitude. We accept responsibility and accountability. We are reliable and trustworthy. We consistently deliver timely, accurate, professional performance.
Humble and Positive – We are collaborative team players and positive irrespective. We are experts without ego. We are confident and caring. We celebrate wins and share learns.
Hungry for Improvement – We are always learning. We hold each other accountable in a supportive way. We are agile and ready for change. We value feedback and strive for continuous improvement.
Interested?
If you're a driven, positive and hands-on Warehouse and Facilities Manager who is ready to take ownership, inspire a team and make a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and take the next step in your career!
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