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Assistant Warehouse Manager
Salary up to £32k DOE
Location: Close to Gatwick

Lloyd Recruitment Services is working with a leading building services supplier seeking a hands-on Assistant Warehouse Manager to join our team and support the smooth running of our warehouse and distribution operation. This role suits someone practical, organised, and comfortable balancing warehouse leadership with customer interaction and delivery support.

You will work closely with the Warehouse Manager, stepping in to oversee day-to-day operations when needed and playing an active role in deliveries, stock control, and trade counter support.

Assistant Warehouse Manager Key Responsibilities

Making sure delivery vehicles are prepared correctly and loaded with the right products and components
Covering deliveries to regular customers across the Southeast and Midlands
Unloading stock on delivery, including occasions where customers are not on site
Supporting and guiding the warehouse team to ensure next-day deliveries are ready on time
Picking, packing, and processing orders during busy periods using courier systems
Assisting customers at the trade counter, handling enquiries, providing product advice, and arranging despatch
Receiving incoming stock, checking deliveries, and booking items into the system
Helping manage stock levels, warehouse movements, and product rotation
Taking responsibility for warehouse operations as a key holder when the Warehouse Manager is unavailableAssistant Warehouse Manager Requirements

A full UK driving licence (up to three points acceptable)
Previous experience in a warehouse or distribution environment (forklift experience beneficial)
Physically able to carry out manual handling tasks
Clear communication skills and a customer-focused approach
Someone proactive, reliable, and able to use their own initiative
Comfortable working independently as well as part of a teamBenefits

4 weeks paid holiday
Friendly, supportive working environment with full training provided
Company health cash plan
Pension schemeExtra Information:

Refer a friend and earn up to £500 (see website for details)
Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you don't hear from us within 5 days, please assume you have not been successful.
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