Assistant Warehouse Manager

Food Distribution
Location: North London

Salary: £38,000–£40,000

A leading food distribution company in West London is seeking an Assistant Warehouse Manager to support the smooth running of their busy warehouse operations. The role involves overseeing day-to-day activities, supervising staff, and ensuring high standards of efficiency and safety.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading, training, and motivating your warehouse team while managing schedules and performance.(direct 4 indirect 44)
• Managing receiving, picking, packing, shipping, and stock control processes.
• Ensuring compliance with health & safety and food safety standards.
• Identifying inefficiencies and recommending process improvements.
• Producing performance reports and liaising with other departments for seamless operations.

Candidate requirements:

• 2–5 years’ experience in a fast-paced warehouse environment, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role.
• Multi-temp food storage experience
• Proficiency in Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Excel, and courier platforms.
• Valid MHE licence (Reach, Counterbalance, or Bendi).
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
• Capable of handling physical tasks, including lifting items up to 25kg and working on your feet for extended periods.