Assistant Warehouse Manager

Assistant Warehouse Manager • Location: Crawley, West Sussex • Job Type: Full-time • Salary: £30,000 to £32,000 We are working with a client who is looking for someone to support their Warehouse Manager and keep day-to-day operations running smoothly. This position combines warehouse responsibilities with delivering garage doors across the South East and Midlands, so it’s ideal for someone who enjoys a mix of physical work and being out on the road. As the role is customer facing, you’ll be representing the business during deliveries, so a professional and friendly approach is important. Day-to-day duties of the role: • Ensure vehicles are correctly loaded with the appropriate doors and spare parts. • Cover driving duties to regular customers in the South East and Midlands areas. • Unload garage doors and spares from vehicles, including self-unloading when customers are not present. • Lead the team in loading vehicles for the next day’s deliveries. • Assist in the stores during busy periods, including picking, packing, and using courier systems. • Manage trade counter operations, assisting customers with enquiries, providing product information, and dispatching orders. • Handle new deliveries by checking off and booking in items. • Manage warehouse movements, stock control, door rotation, and preparation for larger deliveries. • Act as a key holder, overseeing warehouse operations in the absence of the Warehouse Manager. • Perform general warehouse duties, including maintenance and cleaning of vans. • Utilise Sage systems accurately. • Support various tasks at the trade counter and ensure timely delivery of goods to customers. Required Skills & Qualifications: • Clean Driving Licence (a maximum of 3 points is acceptable). • Proven experience in warehouse operations and forklift use. • Familiarity with driving routes around the South East. • Physically fit to handle heavy lifting. • Excellent communication skills. • Forward-thinking with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. • Trustworthy and reliable. Benefits: • 4 weeks paid holiday. • Friendly working conditions with full training provided. • Enrolled into company health cash plan. • Pension contributions. • Regular social events. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered for this role