Assistant Warehouse Manager – Coventry, West Midlands
Woodland Group is recruiting an Assistant Warehouse Manager with expertise in Fulfilment for our site at Coventry. Reporting to the Warehouse Manager, the Assistant Warehouse Manager must maintain strong working relationships with the operational teams along with the Warehouse office staff and Fulfilment Operatives.
Assist with overseeing the day to day operation of the fulfilment warehouse. Have first-hand involvement in the control and use of the warehouse facilities and staff ensuring the efficient and safe receipt, storage, and dispatch of goods.
Hours: 09:00-18:00 Monday to Friday
Woodland Group is more than just a logistics and supply chain company. Independently owned, the Group continuously challenges itself and its teams to be innovative, quick to adapt, provide expert solutions and create opportunities for clients, team members as well as the business. Our culture thrives on a drive for excellence, opportunities to learn and develop, our diversity and relationship building, as well as our desire to bring skills and passion to a quickly changing and fast-paced environment
About the job:
- Liaise with customers, suppliers and transport companies;
- Use space and mechanical handling equipment efficiently and make sure quality, budgetary targets and environmental objectives are met;
- Coordinate the use of computerised systems where necessary;
- Respond to and deal with customer communication by email and telephone;
- Keep stock control systems up to date and make sure inventories are accurate;
- Assist with planning future capacity requirements;
- Work with the Warehouse manager to organise the training of staff, as well as monitor their performance and progress;
- Motivate, organise and encourage teamwork within the department to ensure productivity targets are met or exceeded;
- Produce reports and statistics on a daily, weekly and monthly basis;
- Communicate with the Warehouse Manager and team on a daily basis as to department requirements and pressures;
- Maintain standards of health and safety, hygiene and security in the warehouse, for example, ensure that stock such as chemicals and food are stored safely;
- Plan, prepare and complete orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule including but not limited to loading, packing, wrapping and labelling;
- Receive and process warehouse stock products including but not limited to picking, unloading, labelling and storing;
- Complete any other tasks as required for the smooth and efficient operation of the department.
About You:
- Expertise in 3PL.
- Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and familiar with warehouse management systems and inventory control software
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and thoroughness
- Strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to work well under pressure
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Proven track record of maintaining a professional demeanour when interacting with drivers, colleagues, and management.
Why you’ll love working for us
- We have a new UK benefits programme based on what our staff asked us for! This includes…
- Generous holiday allowance which rises with service.
- Recognition awards and Incentives.
- Length of service incentives
- Enhanced occupational maternity pay
- Profit share scheme
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Health cash plan
- Mental health and stress hotline
- Retail discounts and awards
- Discounted health club membership
- Real career opportunities
- Team bonding opportunities and events
- To be part of a fast-moving exciting company with a great team of people.
- And much more
We look forward to you joining our world where WE CARE, WE CONNECT, WE DELIVER.
At Woodland Group success is down to our dedicated and experienced teams right across the globe. We create safe spaces for collective growth regardless of background. We embrace differences and believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person can bring to Woodland. We deliver opportunities across a wide variety of roles all over the world, from entry level to senior management, behind the steering wheel, in IT and tech or eCommerce. Every Woodlander has access to training and development courses and can drive their own success forward, to realise their full potential.
Woodland Group is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and a Disability Confident Employer. We are committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provide accessible interviews to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with Woodland Group and are in need of special assistance, please send an email to recruitment@woodlandgroup.com.
Recruitment Agencies
- The Woodland Group Ltd does not accept speculative CVs from agencies and politely requests agencies refrain from contacting line managers directly.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Coventry, West Midlands: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Apply now at recruitment@woodlandgroup.com.
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