Warehouse Manager

Berwick Care; Telford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization in Telford is seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager to lead warehouse and logistics operations. The role involves driving operational excellence, maintaining safety, and supporting continuous improvement. Candidates should have strong experience in warehouse management, team leadership skills, and a passion for improvement. The position offers a competitive salary and various benefits including career development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous company-wide bonus scheme

Career development opportunities

Free lunch provided daily

On-site gym and free parking

Employee assistance helpline

Unlimited snack cupboard

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Warehouse Management role.
• Experience managing and developing warehouse teams.
• Solid understanding of ERP, WMS and transport routing software.
• Experience implementing Lean and 5S principles and process improvements.

Skills

Warehouse Management experience

Team management

Strong communication skills

Strategic thinking

ERP/WMS knowledge

Lean and 5S principles

Analytical skills

Adaptability

Experience with warehouse machinery

Route planning experience

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Warehouse Manager to lead our warehouse and logistics operations at Berwick Care. This role is pivotal in ensuring the efficient running of all warehouse functions, including goods‑in, order fulfilment, transport planning, and team management. You'll be responsible for driving operational excellence, maintaining safety and compliance standards, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the business.

The successful candidate will combine a strategic mindset with a hands‑on approach, bringing energy, leadership and structure to a busy, fast‑paced environment. You'll work closely with internal teams to ensure the warehouse runs smoothly, meets service level expectations and supports long‑term business goals.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a Warehouse Management role with a strong record of improving performance and efficiency.
• Experience managing, motivating and developing warehouse teams.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to hold people accountable respectfully.
• Strategic thinker with practical, hands‑on management abilities.
• Solid understanding of ERP, WMS and transport routing software.
• Experience implementing Lean and 5S principles and process improvements.
• Analytical and organised with excellent problem‑solving and planning abilities.
• Adaptable to change and comfortable working in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.
• Experience with warehouse machinery such as forklifts, pallet wrappers and pallet trucks.
• Route planning experience is desirable.

Personal Attributes

• "Can‑do" attitude with a focus on teamwork and collaboration.
• Passionate about continuous improvement and efficiency.
• Confident decision‑maker who takes ownership and leads by example.

Benefits

• Generous company‑wide bonus scheme.
• Career development opportunities with access to training and external courses.
• Free lunch provided daily.
• On‑site gym and free parking.
• Employee assistance helpline (mental health & financial wellbeing support).
• Unlimited snack cupboard and a fun, friendly working environment (bake‑offs, team lunches & more!).

Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum (DOE)

Contract Type: Full‑Time, Permanent

Hours: Monday – Friday (1‑hour break with flexibility for early finish based on weekly hours)

Location: Telford, England, United Kingdom

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level