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