Ready to take the next step in your warehouse career while staying hands-on?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Warehouse Assistant Manager to join a growing food distribution business in Dartford.
Working closely with the Warehouse Manager, you'll help lead a busy warehouse operation, manage a small team, and ensure the smooth movement of ambient, chilled, and frozen products.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys leading from the front, taking ownership, and developing their management career.
What's in it for me?
Competitive salary up to £35,000
Private healthcare and gym membership
Company pension
Free on-site parking
Employee recognition scheme
Genuine responsibility and opportunities for career progression
What's the job?
You'll support the Warehouse Manager in keeping daily operations running efficiently, ensuring customer orders are picked, packed, and dispatched accurately and on time.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading and motivating a small warehouse team
Overseeing goods-in, stock control, picking, packing, and dispatch
Maintaining stock accuracy, rotation (FIFO/FEFO), and warehouse organisation
Ensuring high standards of food safety, housekeeping, and Health & Safety
Taking charge of operations when the Warehouse Manager is absent
Getting hands-on with warehouse activities during busy periods
What do I need?
We're looking for a proactive warehouse professional who can lead a team, make decisions, and isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves.
You'll ideally have:
Experience in food manufacturing, food distribution, or FMCG warehousing
Previous warehouse supervisory or team leadership experience
Strong stock control, organisational, and problem-solving skills
Experience with warehouse management systems (SAP/WMS advantageous)
A hands-on approach with the confidence to take responsibility
A full UK Driving Licence
Flexibility to support early starts, late finishes, weekends, or delivery cover when required
The Opportunity
Join a growing food business where you'll have the chance to make a real impact, take on greater responsibility, and develop your leadership career.
If you are interested in exploring this further, please reach out to me at or call me on 01780 480 530.
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