Warehouse/yard operative Work, Jobs in Preston, Eng (with Salaries)

Warehouse Manager
VetPlus —Lytham
- Up to £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Team management
- Training & development
Machine Operator/Forklift Operator
3R TECHNOLOGY UK LTD —Preston
- £26,000 - £27,000 a year
- Full-time
- Heavy lifting
- Forklift
- In-person
- Free parking
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7d
Warehouse Operative (12 hour shifts)
Coveris - Burnley —Burnley
- £27,584 - £29,221 a year
- 12 hour shift
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Yard Operative
Total Timber (Formby) Ltd. —Formby
- £25,420 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Heavy lifting
- Customer service
- Maintenance
- Free parking
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8d
Hygiene Operative
Science in Sport Group —Blackburn
- £13.45 an hour
- 10 hour shift
- Doctoral degree
- Continuous improvement
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
Night Shift Warehouse Operative
Bunzl —Pendlebury
- £30,928 a year
- Full-time
- Forklift
- Warehouse experience
- In-person
- Free parking
- Employee stock purchase plan
Quick apply
14d
Yard Operative/Forklift Driver
North West Timber Treatments Ltd —Wigan
- £31,616 - £34,116 a year
- Overtime
- Forklift
- Warehouse experience
- In-person
- Employee discount
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15h
Warehouse Operative/Stock Controller
T & J.T Bartons (Bottlers) LTD —Wigan
- £12.71 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Driving
- In-person
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11d

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Machine Operator/Forklift Operator
3R TECHNOLOGY UK LTD —Preston
A valid forklift truck licence. Check incoming loads against site licence requirements and permitted waste types. Day Shift and Night Shift Opportunities*.
£26,000 - £27,000 a year
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7d
Forklift and machine operator
Furlong Flooring Central Ltd —Walton le Dale
The ideal candidate will have experience operating forklifts and handling materials efficiently to support warehouse operations.
£26,700 - £27,900 a year
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Warehouse Manager

VetPlus -
Lytham

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Job details

Full-time
Up to £40,000 a year

Qualifications

Operations management
Continuous improvement
Team management
Product rotation
Supply chain warehousing
Training & development
Picking & packing
Communication skills
Warehouse team management
Time management
Rota coordination
Distribution operations team management

Full job description

Location: Boundary Road, Lytham
Hours: Full time – Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm

Up to £40,000 dependent on experience

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and hands on Warehouse Manager to lead the day‑to‑day operation of our warehouse at Lytham. Reporting to the Operations Director, you will be responsible for the efficient receipt, storage, picking and dispatch of goods, ensuring stock accuracy, productivity targets and health & safety standards are consistently met.

This is a key operational role that combines people leadership, process control and continuous improvement, working closely with Production, Purchasing, Quality, Customer Services and Health & Safety.

What You’ll Be Doing

As Warehouse Manager, your responsibilities will include:

Warehouse Operations

Overseeing the accurate receipt, storage and dispatch of all goods in line with SOPs
Ensuring goods are checked against delivery notes, purchase orders and certificates of analysis
Maintaining full traceability through accurate booking‑in and stock control systems
Managing FEFO stock rotation and proactively highlighting low or short‑expiry stock

Picking, Packing & Dispatch

Ensuring orders are picked, packed and dispatched accurately and safely
Managing compliance with shelf‑life requirements, pallet configurations and country‑specific transport restrictions
Overseeing dispatch documentation, courier bookings and daily shipping manifests
Ensuring same‑day despatch for direct orders received before 3pm
Liaising closely with Customer Services to meet daily dispatch deadlines

Health, Safety & Compliance

Taking full responsibility for health and safety within the warehouse and yard
Ensuring compliance with HSG76 and all relevant legal requirements
Managing risk assessments, control measures and team training
Overseeing forklift, racking and workplace transport safety inspections and maintenance

Leadership & People Management

Leading and developing Warehouse Operatives through effective supervision, training and appraisals
Managing holiday planning, sickness cover and resourcing requirements
Ensuring training records and ongoing competency are maintained
Promoting a positive, safe and high‑performance working culture

Continuous Improvement & Planning

Maintaining up‑to‑date warehouse SOPs and supporting wider operational improvements
Planning future warehouse capacity and availability in line with business needs
Driving continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, accuracy and safety
Ensuring warehouses remain clean, organised and audit‑ready at all times

What We’re Looking For

Experience & skills:

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar warehouse management or supervisory role
Strong working knowledge of warehouse operations, stock control and dispatch processes
Good understanding of warehouse health and safety legislation
Strong organisational, time‑management and IT skills
Excellent communication and people‑management skills

Personal attributes:

Self‑motivated and proactive
A quick learner who adapts well to change
Reliable, flexible and hands‑on
A strong team player with high personal standards
Committed to integrity, accountability and continuous improvement

Why Join Tangerine Group?

You’ll be joining a growing organisation where operational excellence and teamwork are central to our success. This role offers the opportunity to make a real impact on daily operations while developing people, processes and systems in a fast‑paced environment.

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