Warehouse Manager

Acton, London | Full-Time | Permanent | On-Site

Salary: £40,000 base salary + Monthly KPI Bonus

Our client is a London-based wholesale distributor specialising in branded footwear, sports apparel and lifestyle products. Working with globally recognised brands including New Balance, Nike, Adidas, Crocs and The North Face, they source and distribute stock to retailers, wholesalers and export partners across the UK and international markets.

This is a practical, on-site leadership role for someone who can keep outbound orders moving, lead a mixed warehouse team and maintain high standards around accuracy, safety, pace and accountability.

Working Hours

• 40 hours per week.

• Monday to Friday.

• Current working hours are 8:30am-5:00pm.

• From time to time, paid overtime will be required to support business needs.

• Overtime is defined as any hours worked over 8 paid working hours on a weekday (excluding the unpaid 30-minute lunch break) and any hours worked on a Saturday, Sunday or Bank Holiday.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead the warehouse team day to day, setting priorities and holding people accountable.

• Plan rotas across full-time, zero-hour and agency workers, flexing labour to match demand.

• Own outbound fulfilment so orders are packed, checked, booked and dispatched accurately and on time.

• Book UK outbound shipments and resolve courier or collection issues quickly and practically.

• Maintain a clean, safe, organised and secure warehouse, with clear standards for stock handling and working areas.

• Own warehouse Health & Safety standards, including new starter training, refresher training and annual checks.

• Work closely with Operations, Customer teams and senior management to improve accuracy and efficiency.

What Our Client Is Looking For

• Previous experience managing or supervising a warehouse team in the UK.

• Strong organisation, prioritisation and communication skills in a fast-paced environment.

• A hands-on management style, with the willingness to lead from the front when needed.

• Experience managing rotas, temporary workers, overtime and daily warehouse coverage.

• Strong attention to detail around packing, dispatch and stock accuracy.

• Experience booking UK outbound shipments.

• A valid forklift licence, or willingness to obtain one, is preferred.

• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Package & Benefits

• £40,000 base salary.

• Discretionary monthly KPI bonus of up to £700, with a maximum annual package of £48,400 if all monthly criteria are achieved.

• Free on-site parking and company pension scheme.

• Staff discount for stock we sell.

• Supportive, high-energy working environment with the office and warehouse teams based together in Acton.

• Team lunch break from 12:30pm-1:00pm, annual team dinner, local team lunches when major milestones are met and competitive table tennis.

• Overtime support where required, including potential meal support during extended overtime periods.

Interested? Apply today to learn more about this Warehouse Manager opportunity in Acton, London.