Warehouse & Shipping Manager

Warehouse & Shipping Manager

Location: Portsmouth
Job Type: Temp to Perm
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Are you an experienced Warehouse Manager looking for your next challenge? Our client is seeking a proactive and hands-on Warehouse & Shipping Manager to lead warehouse operations and oversee import/export shipping activities within a busy and growing organisation.

This is an excellent temp-to-perm opportunity to join a well-established business where you will play a key role in driving operational efficiency, maintaining high service standards, and leading a dedicated warehouse team. The successful candidate will initially join on a temporary basis with the potential to secure a permanent position.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the warehouse team on a day-to-day basis, ensuring operational targets are achieved.
• Ensure all warehouse activities are completed accurately, efficiently, and safely.
• Promote and maintain a clean, organised, and compliant warehouse environment.
• Develop a flexible and effective team capable of meeting business demands.
• Oversee stock control processes and maintain high levels of inventory accuracy.
• Investigate and report stock discrepancies promptly.
• Manage the receipt, storage, picking, packing, and dispatch of goods.
• Work closely with other departments to ensure customer orders are fulfilled on time.
• Coordinate and oversee all import and export shipments.
• Build strong relationships with freight providers to secure the best service and value.
• Monitor shipping costs and verify freight invoices.
• Maintain warehouse equipment and vehicles in line with service schedules.
• Track, review, and improve team performance using KPIs.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide operational support and leadership when required.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A minimum of 6 years'' experience managing a fast-paced warehouse operation.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• A hands-on approach with the ability to lead from the front.
• Excellent planning and organisational abilities.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Knowledge of stock control and warehouse best practices.
• Basic understanding of import and export procedures.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• A positive, flexible, and solution-focused attitude.
• Forklift Truck (FLT) certification or willingness to undertake training.

Desirable

• Dangerous Goods certification.
• Experience working with logistics, freight, or shipping providers.

What''s on Offer?

• Temp-to-perm opportunity with long-term career prospects.
• Competitive pay rate.
• Opportunity to join a growing and successful organisation.
• Varied and autonomous role with responsibility across warehouse and shipping functions.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.

Interested?

Apply today with your CV to be considered for this exciting opportunity.

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