Materials Warehouse Manager

IR35: Inside

Our Client has a requirement for a Warehouse Manager, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Padeswood.

Role Purpose:

Reporting to the Senior Materials Manager, the Warehouse Manager is responsible for the end-to-end management of materials, equipment, and storage locations supporting the construction of a Carbon Capture project.

The role oversees an off-site main warehouse, on-site warehouse, container yard, and multiple laydown areas, ensuring controlled and efficient material flow to support construction delivery schedules. This position is critical in maintaining material availability, safeguarding asset integrity, and preventing delays in a high-intensity construction environment.

Job Role Responsibilities:

• Promote Health, Safety, Security & Environment (HSSE) standards across all warehouse and laydown locations
• Manage warehouse teams across both site and off-site facilities
• Support implementation of the Material Management Execution Plan
• Establish and maintain warehouse and laydown processes aligned to construction execution requirements
• Ensure full use and compliance of the ERM material management system, maintaining accurate data and configuration alignment
• Provide support and troubleshooting for material management systems and processes
• Manage receipt, inspection, documentation, storage, preservation, and issue of all construction materials and equipment
• Ensure safe and secure storage, including segregation of materials (ferrous/non-ferrous/dangerous goods)
• Maintain strict control of materials issued to subcontractors and construction teams in line with project schedule
• Implement consistent inventory and preservation standards across all locations ensuring traceability
• Coordinate internal transport and lifting activities between warehouses, laydown areas, and work fronts
• Support just-in-time delivery strategies to reduce congestion and double handling on site
• Proactively identify and report material shortages, damage, or delays

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Warehouse or Materials Manager on large-scale construction projects (energy, oil & gas, chemicals, infrastructure, CCUS)
• Strong leadership experience managing site-based teams
• Ability to manage multiple warehouse and laydown locations simultaneously
• Strong understanding of construction logistics and workfront support requirements
• Knowledge of lifting operations, traffic management, and manual handling compliance
• Experience working within multi-discipline project teams
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) with ability to report to senior stakeholders
• Experience in developing and implementing company procedures
• Highly motivated self-starter with a track record of delivering results
• Desirable: Qualification in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Warehouse Management
• Desirable: Experience with materials management systems

Company Information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.

We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Warehouse Manager looking for new employment.