About us:
At Creed Foodservice, we believe a great workplace starts with great people. Our teams are at the heart of everything we do, bringing passion and expertise to deliver top‑quality food products to chefs and caterers across the UK. As part of the Country Range Group, we’ve been making a difference in the food industry since 1972.
With distribution centres in Cheltenham, Ilkeston, and High Wycombe, we ensure reliable service nationwide. We’re proud to be a Living Wage accredited employer and were recognised as one of the Top 75 Best Companies to Work For in 2023. If you’re looking for a workplace that values its people and offers real opportunities to grow, Creed is the place to be!
About the role:
The Assistant Warehouse Manager supports the Warehouse Manager in delivering exceptional service levels, maintaining stock integrity, and ensuring the smooth and efficient running of a multi‑temperature warehouse. This role is key to achieving our 99%+ service level target and leading a high‑performing team within a fast‑paced foodservice environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Warehouse Manager with recruiting, training, coaching, and developing the warehouse team, ensuring strong succession planning.
- Lead and motivate a team of 25–35 colleagues, promoting a positive, inclusive, and solutions‑focused culture.
- Ensure all warehouse processes are followed, including stock rotation, quality control, and goods‑in procedures.
- Maintain high standards of Health & Safety, Food Safety, HACCP, IOSHH, and hygiene across all warehouse areas.
- Manage the Warehouse Management System (WMS), ensuring all stock movements are accurately recorded and data integrity is maintained.
- Monitor departmental KPIs, service levels, and budget performance, identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Maintain warehouse equipment in safe working order and ensure compliance with manufacturer guidelines and legislation.
- Promote strong communication across teams, including Transport, Customer Service, Supply Chain, and external stakeholders.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives, sharing ideas to enhance efficiency, engagement, and customer experience.
- Ensure security, shrinkage control, and stock integrity are upheld at all times.
- Contribute to ESG goals, food safety culture, and best‑practice standards including Cyber Essentials.
- Report any concerns relating to product safety, legality, quality, or integrity.
- Promote a safe working environment by reporting accidents, near misses, and supporting safe behaviours.
The Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will be an experienced warehouse leader with a passion for people, process, and performance. You’ll be confident managing a busy operation, motivating teams, and ensuring high standards across all areas.
Essential:
- Proven experience managing warehouse teams, ideally within foodservice, FMCG, or temperature‑controlled environments.
- Strong leadership skills with experience coaching, mentoring, and managing performance.
- Knowledge of stock control, goods‑in processes, and warehouse operations.
- Strong understanding of Health & Safety, Food Safety, and compliance requirements.
- Excellent communication, relationship‑building, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong IT and administration skills, with experience using Warehouse Management Systems.
- A solutions‑focused approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards.
Desirable:
- Knowledge of HACCP, IOSHH, and food safety procedures.
- Experience managing departmental budgets and cost‑control strategies.
- Experience using RF or voice‑picking technology.
Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday : 6:00am - 2:30pm
Benefits:
33 days of annual leave, Life Assurance, Savings Scheme, Training Opportunities, Discounted Staff Purchases, Staff Lottery, Auto‑enrolment Pension Scheme & many more.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age, as outlined in our equal opportunities policy.
Pay: Up to £35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Work Location: In person
