Warehouse Operations Manager

Package

Salary & Hours

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• 40 hours per week working any 5 out of 7 days.

Employee Benefits

• Full-time colleagues receive 28 days of annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), increasing to 33 days after 5 years of service. Annual leave is pro-rated for part-time or alternative working arrangements.
• Contributable company pension scheme
• 10% store discount at all our retail stores
• Death in Service Benefit
• Long service recognition scheme

• MyHB colleague benefits platform with access to:

  • Discounts UK wide on retail, leisure, hospitality venues

  • Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 confidential counselling and advice line

  • Low cost voluntary insured health cash plans and cancer cover

Job Introduction

Are you a proven leader in logistics? Join us as we continue to grow our DC network — spanning our three state-of-the-art sites in Liverpool, Amesbury, and Omega. With continued investment in automation and technology, we’re shaping the future of logistics through innovation and operational excellence.

As a Warehouse Operations Manager, you’ll oversee operations within some of Europe’s most advanced distribution environments. Reporting to a Depot General Manager, you’ll be accountable for the smooth, safe, and efficient running of warehouse operations — driving performance, service, and continuous improvement.

You’ll lead and develop a team of Warehouse Shift Managers, fostering a high-performing, people-focused culture where collaboration and accountability thrive. Working closely with our automation partners, you’ll maximise the capability of our cutting-edge systems while contributing to the ongoing success and growth of our logistics network.

Job Overview

• Health & Safety: Champion a safety-first culture by ensuring your team has the skills, knowledge, and commitment to meet Health & Safety targets, while driving continuous improvement and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organisation.
• Operational Excellence: Lead the execution of logistics operations across highly automated environments, ensuring precision, efficiency, and alignment with business objectives.
• Technology Integration: Leverage automation and advanced technology to streamline warehouse functions, setting new benchmarks for speed, accuracy, and reliability.
• Collaborative Leadership: Work closely with cross-functional teams — including Buying, Transport, People and Retail — to enhance overall performance and foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Strategic Planning: Contribute to the development and delivery of strategic initiatives that support the company’s growth and operational goals, making full use of automated systems and data insights.
• Leadership Development: Conduct regular DC floor walks, coaching and supporting your management team to achieve KPIs, drive productivity, and embed a culture of continuous improvement.
• Communication: Review individual performance and development plans, share key business updates, and lead change initiatives to ensure engagement and alignment across the team.

Minimum Criteria To Apply

• Extensive experience in a fast-moving warehouse and distribution environment
• Leadership experience in managing managers within a similar environment
• Expertise in managing warehousing regulatory H&S checks and procedures
• Advanced experience in leading and managing change, including business improvement initiatives
• Proven track record of managing in a unionised environment
• Advanced experience in leading operational efficiency improvement processes

About The Company

TJ Morris Limited trading as Home Bargains is a privately owned family run discount retailer selling top brands at the lowest possible price on the UK high street.

Having started 45 years ago in Liverpool our customers continue to be at the heart of everything we do and throughout our 580 stores we have over 5 million customers each week.

With plans to increase our store portfolio to 1,000 stores throughout the UK we are a fast-paced retailer opening 50 stores a year (nearly one every weekend) - and we wouldn't have it any other way!