Warehouse Manager
CV-LibraryCrawley, West SussexpermanentPosted: 6 May 2026
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Location: Crawley
Salary: £35,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, 4.00 – 13.00
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Warehouse Manager (AM Shift) to join a high-performing company based in Crawley.
This role is ideal for a proactive and driven individual who thrives in a fast-paced logistics or warehouse environment. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth coordination of early morning operations, working closely with warehouse teams and drivers to deliver outstanding service and operational efficiency.
Warehouse & Operations Management
* Open the depot as a key holder and prepare the site for daily operations
* Coordinate and oversee morning parcel sortation activities
* Plan and allocate deliveries across multiple routes
* Organise trailer arrivals, parcel volumes, and operational workflow
* Ensure accurate scanning, sorting, and loading of all parcels
* Monitor progress to achieve targeted sort and dispatch deadline
Team Leadership
* Lead by example with a "hands-on" approach
* Motivate and support warehouse operatives to meet performance targets
* Foster a positive, team-focused working environment
* Promote accountability and strong communication across teams
Driver & Delivery Support
* Ensure all drivers are fully prepared for departure
* Support loading and dispatch where required
* Act as the main point of contact for drivers during delivery routes
* Assist with delivery issues, breakdowns, and operational queries
* Manage and monitor time-sensitive and premium deliveries
Quality, Compliance & Accuracy
* Conduct quality checks on parcels, identifying damage or sorting errors
* Manage discrepancies and investigate delivery issues, including reviewing CCTV if required
* Maintain accurate system updates and operational statuses
* Ensure misrouted deliveries are quickly identified and resolved
* Promote safe working practices across the warehouse
Post-Sort & Continuous Improvement
* Oversee post-sort organisation and warehouse housekeeping
* Ensure all deliveries and collections are completed daily
* Maintain system accuracy and reporting standards
* Identify areas for improvement and drive operational efficiencies
Experience & Requirements
* Proven experience in a warehouse, logistics, or depot environment
* Strong leadership skills with a hands-on management style
* Excellent organisation and time management abilities
* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced operational setting
* Good IT and systems knowledge
If you are an experienced warehouse professional looking to take the next step into a leadership role or already managing within a fast-paced depot environment, we want to hear from you
Location: Crawley
Salary: £35,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, 4.00 – 13.00
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Warehouse Manager (AM Shift) to join a high-performing company based in Crawley.
This role is ideal for a proactive and driven individual who thrives in a fast-paced logistics or warehouse environment. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth coordination of early morning operations, working closely with warehouse teams and drivers to deliver outstanding service and operational efficiency.
Warehouse & Operations Management
* Open the depot as a key holder and prepare the site for daily operations
* Coordinate and oversee morning parcel sortation activities
* Plan and allocate deliveries across multiple routes
* Organise trailer arrivals, parcel volumes, and operational workflow
* Ensure accurate scanning, sorting, and loading of all parcels
* Monitor progress to achieve targeted sort and dispatch deadline
Team Leadership
* Lead by example with a "hands-on" approach
* Motivate and support warehouse operatives to meet performance targets
* Foster a positive, team-focused working environment
* Promote accountability and strong communication across teams
Driver & Delivery Support
* Ensure all drivers are fully prepared for departure
* Support loading and dispatch where required
* Act as the main point of contact for drivers during delivery routes
* Assist with delivery issues, breakdowns, and operational queries
* Manage and monitor time-sensitive and premium deliveries
Quality, Compliance & Accuracy
* Conduct quality checks on parcels, identifying damage or sorting errors
* Manage discrepancies and investigate delivery issues, including reviewing CCTV if required
* Maintain accurate system updates and operational statuses
* Ensure misrouted deliveries are quickly identified and resolved
* Promote safe working practices across the warehouse
Post-Sort & Continuous Improvement
* Oversee post-sort organisation and warehouse housekeeping
* Ensure all deliveries and collections are completed daily
* Maintain system accuracy and reporting standards
* Identify areas for improvement and drive operational efficiencies
Experience & Requirements
* Proven experience in a warehouse, logistics, or depot environment
* Strong leadership skills with a hands-on management style
* Excellent organisation and time management abilities
* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced operational setting
* Good IT and systems knowledge
If you are an experienced warehouse professional looking to take the next step into a leadership role or already managing within a fast-paced depot environment, we want to hear from you