About us
About Us
Pickle is a business enablement service. We provide fractional, embedded, human-led support across the functions that quietly keep growing businesses moving. EA and executive support, admin, customer support, operations, bookkeeping and HR.
We work alongside founder and operator-led businesses at the moments when they need more capacity, more structure, or more support than they currently have. Our people embed into client businesses and take genuine ownership of the work. No task-ticking, no arm's-length delivery. Just real judgement and follow-through.
About our client and the role
Location: Uxbridge, on-site full-time
Start date: Immediate
Duration: Initial 90-day interim engagement, with the potential to move into the role permanently for the right person Rate: Competitive day rate, dependent on experience
About the Opportunity
We're looking for an experienced Warehouse & Logistics Manager to join a fast-growing food wholesale business in Uxbridge on an interim basis. This is a hands-on, on-site role for someone who has managed warehouse and transport operations before and knows how to bring order to a busy, fast-moving environment.
This isn't a strategic or advisory position - we need someone who is comfortable on the floor, can quickly assess what needs fixing, and gets on with it.
The business
The client supplies premium fresh produce and food products to some of London's finest restaurants. The business has grown significantly and is looking for an operator who can help the warehouse and transport function keep pace with that growth.
What you'll be doing
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Taking ownership of day-to-day warehouse operations; receiving, picking, packing, and dispatch
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Managing the transport function, including scheduling drivers, coordinating routes, and reducing reliance on agency and courier providers
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Ensuring stock reaches the floor in time for daily dispatch windows; precision and speed matter here
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Overseeing the warehouse team, providing clear direction and keeping operations running smoothly
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Identifying process gaps and fixing them quickly and practically
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Reporting directly to the CEO and keeping them informed of progress and issues
Requirements
About You
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Proven experience managing warehouse and transport operations, ideally in food wholesale, FMCG, or a similarly fast-paced, time-critical environment.
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Someone who has stepped into a complex operational environment before and knows how to stabilise it.
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Strong people management skills; comfortable leading a team on the floor.
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Practical knowledge of transport planning, driver management, and reducing agency dependency.
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Familiarity with warehouse management processes: pick accuracy, stock management, and dispatch scheduling.
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A calm, no-nonsense approach.
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Based within a commutable distance of Uxbridge or willing to be on site full-time.
Nice to have
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Experience in perishable goods, chilled or temperature-controlled environments
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Experience stepping into an interim or turnaround situation
Benefits
Why Join?
This is an opportunity to join a collaborative and ambitious team where you can make an immediate impact. You’ll work on meaningful projects, help drive operational excellence, and play a key role in ensuring successful delivery across the business.
Final Thoughts
The detail
Location: Uxbridge, on-site full-time
Start date: Immediate
Duration: Initial 90-day interim engagement, with the potential to move into the role permanently for the right person Rate: Competitive day rate, dependent on experience
Diversity & Inclusion
Pickle People recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce and strives to be an inclusive organisation. We are committed to treating everyone with dignity and respect regardless of race, culture, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief and we promote diversity of thought. We would appreciate your help to enable us to measure the diversity within our recruitment process. Completing this form is voluntary and the information provided will remain anonymous. Please submit your information here.
