Materials and Stores Manager Gatwick Full-time Core hours We''re growing. New contracts are being won, and we need someone to help shape what our Gatwick Materials and Stores operation becomes next. You''ll lead a team of 9 across various shifts (though you''ll work standard hours) managing inventory, suppliers, compliance, and everything that keeps thousands of meals moving to the right flights at the right time. Split your day between desk work (70%) and being on the floor with the team (30%). What you''ll handle: Receiving, storing, and distributing food, beverage, and equipment across the unit Leading shift supervisors through training, development, and performance management Keeping inventory levels tight and waste low (FIFO is your friend) Owning HACCP compliance, health and safety, daily audits, and gateOPEX standards Running wastage reviews and material meetings with suppliers Smart rostering to control labour costs and avoid unnecessary overtime Weekly and monthly reporting that helps us make better decisions What you need: Min. 3 years managing teams in high-volume store, materials operation Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, the works) The ability to stay calm when it gets busy and make decisions that stick Food safety knowledge and an eye for detail The opportunity: This isn''t just keeping things ticking over. With new business landing at Gatwick, you''ll help build the operation that supports it. More contracts mean more complexity, more team gro