Warehouse Administrator

We're looking for a Warehouse Administrator to join our busy Distribution Centre in Oldham. You'll play an important role in supporting the movement of stock across our warehouse network, ensuring information, reporting, and communication flow efficiently between the warehouse, Head Office, and our 28 branches. Working at the centre of a fast-paced distribution operation, you'll help keep products moving to the right place at the right time while supporting colleagues across multiple teams. This is a varied role combining administration, coordination, and occasional hands-on operational support. You don't need previous warehouse administration experience to be successful in this role. We're looking for someone who is computer literate, organised, eager to learn, and comfortable adapting to changing priorities throughout the day.

JOB DUTIES

• Prepare accurate daily and weekly reports to support distribution centre performance and service delivery.
• Act as a key point of contact between the warehouse, Head Office, and branch network.
• Maintain warehouse records, operational documentation, and system updates.
• Follow instructions and established processes and procedures while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly in a fast-moving distribution environment.
• Support the day-to-day organisation and efficiency of the distribution centre, helping maintain safe, tidy, and well-organised warehouse areas.
• Assist with operational warehouse activities when required, including picking, packing, and putting away Goods In deliveries.
• Support stock movement activities to help ensure products are processed and available for branch requirements.
• Assist with the preparation and coordination of annual stock count activities.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across multiple departments to resolve issues and keep operations running smoothly.
• Follow all Health & Safety policies and procedures at all times.

YOU MUST HAVE

• Good computer literacy, including confidence using Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and remain organised when workloads change.
• Good communication skills and confidence working with colleagues across different departments.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn new systems and processes.
• A reliable and proactive approach to completing tasks.
• Flexibility to support operational warehouse activities when required.
• A willingness to undertake future Material Handling Equipment (MHE) training, including forklift training.
• An open-minded approach to both administrative and operational aspects of the role.

WE VALUE

• Previous experience within a warehouse, distribution, logistics, fulfilment, wholesale, or supply chain environment.
• Experience producing reports and working with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience working across multiple departments, branches, locations, or stakeholder groups.
• Familiarity with warehouse management systems, stock control systems, or inventory processes.
• An understanding of stock movement, goods receipt, order fulfilment, or distribution processes.
• A calm, solutions-focused approach when priorities change.
• A team-oriented mindset and strong work ethic.
• A commitment to continuous improvement and learning.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Permanent, stable employment
• Christmas shutdown and Bank Holidays off
• Company pension scheme
• Modern warehouse facilities
• Employee benefits programme
• Supportive and approachable leadership team
• MHE and cross-training opportunities
• Forklift training opportunities for suitable employees
• Opportunities for career development and progression
• A workplace where your ideas and contributions are recognised
• Overtime opportunities when available