Job Description

Job Title:

Assistant Warehouse Manager

Location:

[Insert Location - e.g., Hyde, Greater Manchester]

Company:

Swell UK Ltd

Job Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

Competitive, based on experience

Start Date:

ASAP

About Us

Swell UK Ltd is one of the UK's leading online retailers for aquatic and reptile products, with a fast-growing eCommerce operation and a warehouse that ships thousands of orders weekly. As we continue to scale, we're investing in people, tech, and systems to deliver best-in-class service.

The Role

We're looking for a proactive, hands-on

Assistant Warehouse Manager

to help run our busy warehouse operation. You'll be second-in-command, supporting the Warehouse Manager in day-to-day leadership of the team, managing workflows, and ensuring orders are dispatched accurately and efficiently. Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) is essential -- ideally

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, but transferable experience will be considered.

This is a great opportunity for someone ready to step up, contribute to process improvements, and grow with the business.

Key Responsibilities

Support the Warehouse Manager in leading the warehouse team (pickers, packers, goods-in). Oversee daily dispatch operations to ensure timely and accurate order fulfilment. Use and manage the Warehouse Management System (WMS), ideally

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, to track inventory, dispatch, and stock movements. Monitor performance metrics (e.g., order accuracy, picking speed) and help drive continuous improvement. Train and support warehouse operatives. Ensure compliance with health and safety standards. Cover for the Warehouse Manager when required.

What We're Looking For

Proven experience in a warehouse supervisory or assistant management role. Strong working knowledge of WMS platforms --

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experience is a strong advantage. Hands-on experience with eCommerce dispatch processes and courier integration. Good IT skills - able to troubleshoot and use data to inform decisions. A practical mindset and willingness to roll up your sleeves when needed. Strong organisational and communication skills. Reliable, calm under pressure, and solutions-focused.

Desirable

Experience in a high-volume eCommerce warehouse. FLT licence (optional but beneficial). Experience with returns and reverse logistics.

What We Offer

The chance to grow with a business that's investing heavily in its next stage of growth (including new premises and retail). Supportive, ambitious culture with a focus on improvement. Staff discount on aquatic and reptile products. Free on-site parking. Opportunities for progression and development.

To Apply:

Send your CV and a short cover note explaining your relevant experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 28,000.00-30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Employee discount Free parking Language training provided On-site parking Store discount
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: SWELLAWM