Interim Warehouse & Logistics Manager

About Pickle

Pickle specialises in business enablement by offering fractional, embedded, and personalized support across essential business operations including executive assistance, administration, customer service, operations management, bookkeeping, and human resources. We collaborate closely with founder and operator-led businesses, providing additional capacity, structured processes, and supportive expertise exactly when needed. Our team members integrate thoroughly within client organizations and take full ownership of their responsibilities, delivering real judgment and decisive execution rather than superficial task completion.

About the Role and Client

This interim position is based in Uxbridge, requiring full-time on-site presence with an immediate start. The initial contract spans 90 days, offering a competitive day rate tied to experience, with potential conversion to a permanent role for outstanding candidates. The client is a rapidly expanding food wholesaler that supplies premium fresh produce and food items to prestigious restaurants across London. The company seeks a proactive Warehouse & Logistics Manager to effectively manage warehouse activities and transport operations in a busy, fast-paced setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for daily warehouse operations encompassing receiving goods, order picking, packing, and dispatching shipments.
• Oversee transport management including planning driver schedules, coordinating delivery routes, and minimizing reliance on external agencies and courier services.
• Ensure that stock is delivered to the warehouse floor timely to meet daily dispatch deadlines with accuracy and efficiency.
• Supervise the warehouse team by providing clear guidance and maintaining smooth operational flow.
• Quickly identify operational inefficiencies and implement practical solutions to streamline processes.
• Maintain direct communication with the CEO to report progress, challenges, and operational updates.

Candidate Profile

• Demonstrated experience managing both warehouse and transport operations, preferably within food wholesale, FMCG, or similar environments with high time sensitivity.
• Track record of integrating into complex operational settings and taking corrective action to stabilize and improve workflow.
• Strong leadership abilities with comfort leading teams on the warehouse floor.
• Hands-on knowledge of transport planning, driver oversight, and strategies to reduce agency dependency.
• Familiarity with warehouse practices such as pick accuracy, stock control, and scheduling of dispatches.
• Calm and pragmatic approach to problem-solving and operations management.
• Located within commuting distance of Uxbridge or able to commit to full-time on-site work.

Preferred Additional Experience

• Experience handling perishable goods, especially in chilled or temperature-controlled environments.
• Background in interim or turnaround roles managing operational improvements.

Benefits and Culture

This role provides an opportunity to contribute immediately within a collaborative and ambitious team environment. The candidate will engage in impactful projects fostering operational excellence and play a critical role in delivering business success.

Additional Information

The company values diversity and inclusivity, committing to equal treatment for all regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, or belief. They also encourage voluntary participation in providing diversity data during recruitment, ensuring confidentiality.

Position Details

Location: Uxbridge, on-site full-time
Start: Immediate
Duration: 90 days initially, with potential for permanent hire
Compensation: Competitive day rate based on experience