Warehouse Manager
| Posting date: | 19 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £30,000 to £40,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 February 2026 |
| Location: | Ely, Cambridgeshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | AGM Relocation Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | WM-AMS-01 |
Summary
(Strictly no agencies please)
ABOUT US
AGM Relocation Ltd, (hereinafter referred to as the “AGM Group”) is the parent company and home of some of the industry’s most respected moving and relocation companies.
Founded in 1958 Abels removals is a removals firm based in Brandon, Suffolk, United Kingdom. Abels are proud members of BAR (British Association of Removers)and our house moving teams specialise both in moving antiques and specialist items such as pianos, grandfather clocks, fine art alongside day to day household items and furniture, always delivering the utmost care and attention, ensuring everything runs smoothly and guaranteeing our customer’s peace of mind.
Position: WAREHOUSE MANAGER
We are looking for an enthusiastic Warehouse Manager to join a fantastic team based in Ely, Cambridgeshire. Responsible for managing a number of key areas within the business and aligning them to our expectation of “Best in Class” service.
The role involves managing both people and processes whilst working closely with other departments across the business.
Main Roles & Responsibilities:
• Include inventory control and management by day to day running of the warehouse facility and warehouse team.
• Providing excellent managerial, interpersonal and communication skills to bring together all the aspects of this role to maintain a cost effective, safe operation that meets both Abels and our client’s expectations.
• Managing warehouse administration for Goods In and Goods Out in line with the company and client processes, achieving a safe working environment.
• Monitoring staff performance and efficiency. Managing through regular ‘one to one’s’ and team feedback sessions; review of hours to throughput, overview of the contract delivery operation when performed by staff.
• Motivating, organising and encouraging teamwork within the workforce, to ensure productivity targets are met and exceeded in a positive manner.
• To plan, coordinate and monitor the receipt, storage and dispatch of goods.
• Managing the returns process and work with the Quality Returns Controller to achieve monthly targets and to reduce unusable product and space.
• Efficiently utilise space and mechanical handling equipment, ensuring budget targets, quality, environmental and health and safety objectives are met.
• Managing the overall maintenance of all items in the facility to meet H&S requirements and safe economical usage.
• Logging incidents – investigate and report findings to achieve improvements
• Managing the overall cleanliness of warehouse, site and contents for a “Best in Class” service.
• Planning future capacity requirements and where appropriate make recommendations to overcome space issues. Maximising the warehouse utilisation overall.
• Managing and ensuring the Warehouse and Inventory Key Performance Indicator’s (KPI’s) are met.
• Producing meaningful reports and statistics on a daily, weekly and monthly basis that assist in the operation and the client’s expectation for efficiency
• Managing efficient use of packing materials, recording usage for recharge and managing all waste control.
• Holding or attending meetings as required, be prepared to challenge factual processes that can be improved. Be an active part of the team.
• Strive to mentor and pass on experience to junior staff
Remuneration & Benefits Package:
• Starting Salary - £30,000k - £40,000 per annum, dependent on experience
• Ely office base
• Permanent, full-time
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holiday
• Death in service scheme
• Company pension
• Access to a leading Employee Engagement Platform provider offering lifestyle saving and discounts on most high street retailers & services, reward and recognition programme.
• Wellness Programme Initiatives
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Career development opportunities
• Company awards & events
• Free On-site parking
Experience & Qualifications:
• Previous managerial experience - Essential
• Excellent customer service and organisational skills – Essential
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - Essential
• Able to work both independently and within a team
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Full UK drivers’ licence (due to location) - Essential
• Forklift Licence - Desirable
Applicants of whom are successfully offered employment within one of the AGM Group companies will be subject to referencing, a basic criminal records check from the Disclosure & Barring Service, standard Identification and Right to Work as part of the pre-employment checks.
ABOUT US
AGM Relocation Ltd, (hereinafter referred to as the “AGM Group”) is the parent company and home of some of the industry’s most respected moving and relocation companies.
Founded in 1958 Abels removals is a removals firm based in Brandon, Suffolk, United Kingdom. Abels are proud members of BAR (British Association of Removers)and our house moving teams specialise both in moving antiques and specialist items such as pianos, grandfather clocks, fine art alongside day to day household items and furniture, always delivering the utmost care and attention, ensuring everything runs smoothly and guaranteeing our customer’s peace of mind.
Position: WAREHOUSE MANAGER
We are looking for an enthusiastic Warehouse Manager to join a fantastic team based in Ely, Cambridgeshire. Responsible for managing a number of key areas within the business and aligning them to our expectation of “Best in Class” service.
The role involves managing both people and processes whilst working closely with other departments across the business.
Main Roles & Responsibilities:
• Include inventory control and management by day to day running of the warehouse facility and warehouse team.
• Providing excellent managerial, interpersonal and communication skills to bring together all the aspects of this role to maintain a cost effective, safe operation that meets both Abels and our client’s expectations.
• Managing warehouse administration for Goods In and Goods Out in line with the company and client processes, achieving a safe working environment.
• Monitoring staff performance and efficiency. Managing through regular ‘one to one’s’ and team feedback sessions; review of hours to throughput, overview of the contract delivery operation when performed by staff.
• Motivating, organising and encouraging teamwork within the workforce, to ensure productivity targets are met and exceeded in a positive manner.
• To plan, coordinate and monitor the receipt, storage and dispatch of goods.
• Managing the returns process and work with the Quality Returns Controller to achieve monthly targets and to reduce unusable product and space.
• Efficiently utilise space and mechanical handling equipment, ensuring budget targets, quality, environmental and health and safety objectives are met.
• Managing the overall maintenance of all items in the facility to meet H&S requirements and safe economical usage.
• Logging incidents – investigate and report findings to achieve improvements
• Managing the overall cleanliness of warehouse, site and contents for a “Best in Class” service.
• Planning future capacity requirements and where appropriate make recommendations to overcome space issues. Maximising the warehouse utilisation overall.
• Managing and ensuring the Warehouse and Inventory Key Performance Indicator’s (KPI’s) are met.
• Producing meaningful reports and statistics on a daily, weekly and monthly basis that assist in the operation and the client’s expectation for efficiency
• Managing efficient use of packing materials, recording usage for recharge and managing all waste control.
• Holding or attending meetings as required, be prepared to challenge factual processes that can be improved. Be an active part of the team.
• Strive to mentor and pass on experience to junior staff
Remuneration & Benefits Package:
• Starting Salary - £30,000k - £40,000 per annum, dependent on experience
• Ely office base
• Permanent, full-time
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holiday
• Death in service scheme
• Company pension
• Access to a leading Employee Engagement Platform provider offering lifestyle saving and discounts on most high street retailers & services, reward and recognition programme.
• Wellness Programme Initiatives
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Career development opportunities
• Company awards & events
• Free On-site parking
Experience & Qualifications:
• Previous managerial experience - Essential
• Excellent customer service and organisational skills – Essential
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - Essential
• Able to work both independently and within a team
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Full UK drivers’ licence (due to location) - Essential
• Forklift Licence - Desirable
Applicants of whom are successfully offered employment within one of the AGM Group companies will be subject to referencing, a basic criminal records check from the Disclosure & Barring Service, standard Identification and Right to Work as part of the pre-employment checks.