Job Description

Warehouse & Transport Manager - Plumbing & Heating

Job Type:

Full-time, Permanent

Salary

: Negotiable + Profit Share

Location:

Gas Centre - Solihull

About Us

At Gas Centre Solihull, we're one of the largest sites in the UK's biggest independent network of plumbing and heating merchants - over 310 locations nationwide. We run on autonomy, not red tape. Our people know their customers, their stock, and their market and we trust them to get things done.

Overview

We're looking for a Warehouse & Transport Manager to take charge of the day-to-day running of our Solihull site - one of the busiest and most established within the Gas Centre network. You'll oversee a seven-vehicle fleet (all under 3.5 tonnes) and lead a team of experienced drivers and warehouse colleagues to make sure every order, delivery, and process runs like clockwork.

This is a role for someone who likes to be in the thick of it. You'll be hands-on in the warehouse, working alongside your team to keep stock flowing, orders accurate, and vehicles on the road. You'll manage stock movement across a wide range of plumbing, heating, and bathroom products - from boilers and fittings to renewables and accessories - keeping everything flowing from warehouse to customer.

No two days will be the same here - You'll need to think on your feet, balance priorities, and keep calm under pressure all while motivating your team to deliver for customers. If you're someone who takes pride in a well-run operation, enjoys getting stuck in, and knows how to keep people and processes moving, this is the kind of challenge you'll thrive in.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee the day-to-day running of the warehouse, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and safety

Lead and develop warehouse staff to maintain high performance and teamwork

Manage goods-in, picking, loading, and stock rotation to minimise errors and delays

Oversee storage and movement of plumbing, heating, and bathroom products, ensuring safe handling and correct stock rotation

Maintain excellent housekeeping, layout efficiency, and space utilisation

Work with management to reduce aged or obsolete stock and improve turnover

Ensure compliance with all company and health & safety procedures

Support process improvements to increase productivity and accuracy

Manage a fleet of seven vehicles (none above 3.5 tonnes), scheduling routes and deliveries

Lead and support four full-time drivers plus three part-time/cover drivers

Ensure all vehicles are maintained, serviced, and road-legal

Oversee daily vehicle checks, driver records, and compliance documentation

Monitor delivery performance, resolving issues quickly and professionally

Liaise with customers, drivers, and internal teams to ensure timely deliveries

Control transport costs through route planning and efficient vehicle use

What You'll Need

Proven experience in warehouse or transport management (ideally both)

Strong leadership skills with a hands-on approach

Excellent understanding of warehouse operations, logistics, and transport compliance

Product knowledge or experience within plumbing, heating, or bathroom supplies preferred

Understanding of merchant operations or trade distribution environment would be an advantage

Organised, practical, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

Good communication skills and confidence dealing with drivers, suppliers, and management

Strong problem-solving ability with attention to accuracy and efficiency

Flexible and proactive - ready to roll up your sleeves when the site needs it

What You'll Get

Competitive pay + profit share

Pension and benefits package

Training and development opportunities

Real career progression within one of the UK's largest independent networks

Sound like your kind of role? Click Apply Now to join the team at Gas Centre Solihull and help keep one of our busiest operations run at full speed.

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Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

plumbing and heating product knowledge: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence Essential (required)
Work Location: In person