Warehouse and Logistics Manager

Warehouse & Logistics Manager - Gillingham

Salary: GBP
40,000 per annum + bonus structure (personal & company performance)

Hill McGylnn Recruitment is working with a growing construction‑led business to appoint an experienced Warehouse & Logistics Manager to take ownership of their warehouse, fleet, and logistics operations.

This is a hands‑on managerial position
, leading two existing team members (Stores and Facilities) and driving improvements across systems, processes, and performance.

The client is looking for a confident, proactive leader who can take control, implement structure, and modernise the operation.

You’ll be responsible for transforming and managing the warehouse and logistics function, introducing clear systems and ensuring the operation supports upcoming projects efficiently.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and directing two existing team members (Stores & Facilities Lead)
• Implementing and improving warehouse systems and processes
• Leading asset management using Sortly barcode systems and SharePoint environments
• Creating and embedding SOPs for ordering, storage, and logistics
• Managing shelving, shoring, and bulk storage including identifying opportunities to generate value from unused assets
• Planning pre‑orders for upcoming projects
• Taking ownership of Health & Safety across the warehouse and logistics function
• Managing staff rotas, driver cover, and overtime planning (operational hours approx. 6 am‑5 pm)
• Overseeing fleet and machinery (vehicles, maintenance, reporting, repair vs replacement decisions)
• Working closely with the fleet administrator to ensure vehicles are compliant, maintained, and reported on correctly
• Supporting overseas operational challenges by guiding and implementing consistent systems and processes
• Introducing structure where currently there is no formal materials setup

This role requires someone who is not reliant on instruction you’ll be expected to assess, challenge, and improve how things are done.

Our client is looking for someone who brings:

• Proven Warehouse & Logistics Management experience (essential)
• Strong leadership skills with a confident, decisive approach
• Experience managing vehicles, machinery, and fleet operations
• Knowledge of asset management systems and barcode tracking (highly desirable)
• Process‑driven mindset with experience implementing SOPs
• Strong Health & Safety awareness
• Ability to organise teams, rotas, and operational workflows
• Commercial awareness and problem‑solving capability
• Confidence to challenge existing ways of working and introduce improvements
• A professional presence able to make a strong first impression and lead from the front

Construction, property services, or trade‑supply experience would be highly advantageous.