Warehouse Manager in Shildon, County Durham

The Rewards and Benefits on Offer:

• A competitive basic salary
• A full-time and permanent role from day 1!
• Monday to Friday, day-shift hours
• Company pension
• Holiday entitlement
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• A genuinely great career opportunity where you will be at the very forefront of a number of high-profile and exciting projects for the business.
• A dynamic and hands-on working environment.

MTrec’s New Career Opportunity:

MTrec Recruitment are proudly partnered with our industry-leading client in their search for a hands-on and dedicated Warehouse Manager, to join their growing team.

This role will have responsibility for overseeing the day-to-day running of the warehouse and ensuring consistent performance for the company's prestigious customer base.

This position would be well suited to those with previous warehouse management experience within dynamic and fast-paced manufacturing or engineering environments.

If you meet the person specification below, apply now for an immediate response!

The Job you will do:

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the warehouse, ensuring the efficient and effective use of resources.
• Oversee the receipt, storage, handling, picking, and dispatch of goods.
• Maintain accurate stock control and inventory management processes.
• Ensure warehouse operations are carried out safely, efficiently and in accordance with company procedures and relevant legislation.
• Monitor operational performance, identifying opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency, and service delivery.
• Manage, motivate and develop warehouse staff, ensuring clear communication and high standards of performance.
• Support the recruitment, training and development of warehouse employees as required.
• Maintain a well-organised, clean and safe working environment.
• Ensure warehouse systems, processes and procedures are maintained and continuously improved.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure customer requirements and service expectations are consistently achieved.
• Identify and resolve operational issues, taking a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Monitor and maintain appropriate levels of warehouse equipment, resources, and facilities.
• Take responsibility for warehouse security and compliance, including keyholder duties where required.
• Work closely with senior management to support the achievement of wider business objectives and operational targets.
• Promote a positive working environment focused on teamwork, accountability, continuous improvement, and customer service.

About you:

Proven experience in a Warehouse Manager or equivalent warehouse management position.

Demonstrable experience managing day-to-day warehouse operations.

Experience overseeing warehouse teams and taking responsibility for operational performance.

Previous experience managing warehouse processes, including goods in, goods out, stock control and inventory management.

Experience implementing or improving warehouse systems, procedures, and operational processes.

Evidence of working independently and taking ownership of a warehouse operation.

Knowledge and Technical Skills

Strong understanding of warehouse health and safety requirements and best practice.

Good knowledge of warehouse operations, stock management, and inventory control.

Understanding of warehouse layout, racking, scanning systems, and operational workflows.

Ability to identify operational inefficiencies and implement practical solutions.

Good organisational, planning, and problem-solving skills.

Confident using warehouse management systems and relevant operational technology.