Courier Warehouse Operations Manager
Location: Near Heathrow Airport (easily accessible from Slough, Windsor, Staines, and Uxbridge)
Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Perks & Benefits:

• Competitive Salary – Up to £40,000 per annum, with performance-related bonus opportunities
• Bonus Scheme – Recognition and reward for meeting team and individual goals
• Company Pension Scheme – Helping you plan for the future
• Free On-Site Parking – Convenient and secure parking available
• Stable, Full-Time Role – Monday to Friday, fixed daytime hours (12:00 PM – 9:00 PM)
• Training & Development Support – Ongoing opportunities to develop operational and leadership skills
• Supportive Team Culture – Join a professional team that values collaboration and accountability
• Close to Heathrow Airport – Located in a key logistics hub, easily accessible from surrounding areas
• Hands-On, Varied Role – No two days are the same; a great fit for someone who enjoys active and engaged management

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Courier Warehouse Operations Manager to join a busy and growing logistics company operating in one of the UK’s key freight and distribution hubs. This is a hands-on leadership role, responsible for overseeing a team and ensuring the timely and compliant processing of international courier shipments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of 6 warehouse staff and drivers during evening operations.
• Ensure efficient handling, processing, and readiness of all shipments for export.
• Maintain compliance with HMRC regulations and internal procedures.
• Oversee warehouse operations including staffing, supplier coordination, and performance targets.
• Liaise with domestic and international partners to maintain service quality.
• Monitor and report on operational performance and team output.
• Support strategic improvement initiatives alongside the Operations Director.
• Operate forklifts and carry out manual handling tasks where required.

Requirements:

• Strong experience in the courier or freight forwarding industry, ideally in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Solid knowledge of import/export procedures and customs compliance.
• IATA Dangerous Goods certificate (preferred) or working knowledge of Dangerous Goods handling.
• Valid forklift licence (essential).
• Excellent leadership, multitasking, and communication skills.
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling tasks.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.