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Warehouse Manager - Newhouse

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Job ID 1068714 Job category Logistics and Supply Chain Hours per week 39 Closing date 14-07-2026 Salary £60,000 to £75,000 plus great benefits

Warehouse Manager – Newhouse
£60,000 to £75,000 plus great benefits (Work Level 5)
Working 5 days over 7, you’ll also be part of the weekend on-call rota (currently 1 in 3 weekends but may change subject to business needs)
Newhouse Depot, Motherwell, ML1 5GH

We’re looking for a Warehouse Manager to join us at our Newhouse depot, where you’ll lead and inspire our team of over 500 colleagues. You’ll be responsible for supporting our three Warehouse Shift Managers in consistently delivering our ‘colleagues-first’ approach across the depot, making sure we’re running a safe and efficient operation at all times.

Why this role matters

In this role, you’ll be part of our wider Logistics Leadership team, collaborating with other depots to shape our future direction. If you’re passionate about helping to develop and maintain a culture of inclusion where colleagues feel heard, valued, and respected, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

What you’ll do

•    Lead, coach, and manage over 500 depot colleagues, ensuring efficient service delivery to our food stores
•    Implement health and safety measures across the depot, addressing risks where necessary
•    Be accountable for our Newhouse warehouse operation, including people, safety, compliance, and equipment
•    Manage an operational budget of up to £30m and meet established depot targets
•    Build and maintain positive relationships with both internal and external partners, including suppliers and trade unions (USDAW)

What you’ll bring

We’re committed to making our roles as accessible as possible, so we only ask for the minimum criteria. To thrive here, you’ll need to bring:

•    Proven experience in leading, developing, and managing large teams within a logistics environment
•    Experience leading and implementing change successfully within a unionised environment
•    Experience managing substantial budgets and working towards set targets
•    Good communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and challenge people inclusively
•    A solid understanding of employment and safety legislations

Why Co-op?

At Co-op, we’re owned by our members. And because we’re owned by you, we can do right by you. So when you join us, you’re not just taking a job, you’re joining a movement. We’re an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we’re powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you’ll also receive:

•    An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance)
•    28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays
•    A pension with up to 10% employer contributions
•    Private healthcare
•    30% discount on Co-op products and 10% off other brands
•    Stream – early access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
•    Virtual healthcare including GP appointments, mental health support, nutrition and fitness advice
•    24/7 colleague support service
•    Training and support for your development and career progression
•    Cycle-to-work scheme

A place you’ll belong

We’re building diverse and inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve.
We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues can feel like they belong, supported by our inclusive policies and the ways we work.

We’re proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme and offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a job. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll support you.

Learn more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process and our inclusion commitments at jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion

Please note that we may close applications for this role early.

As part of your application, you'll need to complete an online assessment. This assessment typically takes up to 50 minutes. If you're a current Co-op colleague, this does not need to be completed.

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Benefits

Holidays starting from 30 days per year (includes bank holidays)
30% off Co-op branded products in our food stores
Pension with up to 10% employer contributions
Wagestream – a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
Services to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing
Flexibility – we’ll aim to find a working pattern that fits your life

Success profile

What makes a successful member of our team? Check out the top traits we're looking for and see if you have the right mix.

Building relationships
Future focused
Co-operation
Championing Co-op
Inspirational communicator

Logistics at Co-op

Our Logistics teams make sure our stores are always full of the products our customers and member-owners love. We’re always looking for Warehouse Operatives, LGV Drivers, and a range of Managers and other specialists to join our teams. Whatever job you do, we promise to do right by you.

Whether you’re based in our depots or transporting products across the UK, we’ll reward you by supporting your financial, physical, and mental wellbeing. We’ll also give you the tools to own your development and your Co-op career.

Our values and principles

Smiling at work is easy when you see the difference you make. That’s why our Logistics colleagues take pride in positively impacting our communities.

At Co-op you’ll be welcomed and included, cared for inside and outside of work, and empowered by supportive leaders.

We’re all in this together and at Co-op, we always look out for each other.

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We’ll do all we can to help you create a great work/life balance.

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If you experience abuse or harassment in the workplace, we’ll support you.

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Your manager won’t solve all your problems, but they’ll understand and empower you.

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Find out about our roles

A career with Co-op in logistics could take you in any number of different directions including warehouse management, transport, supply chain or one of our support roles.

As a warehouse colleague you’ll be responsible for moving products around the warehouse – picking items our stores have ordered and loading the delivery vehicles.

Our LGV Drivers are responsible for getting products to our stores when our customers need them. Whichever role you choose you’ll find plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and build a career in logistics.

Leading a team in one of our warehouse departments, you’ll be responsible for running the operation in your area while on shift. As a team manager there’s lots of variety making every day different. From managing reports and safety, to supporting your team to achieve their targets, team managers play a key role in keeping the Co-op supply chain moving.

As a shift manager at Co-op you’ll be responsible for leading the full operation of your department while on shift. From coaching and training your team to managing costs and budgets while meeting tight deadlines, it’s a big challenge. But it’s also a rewarding role with plenty of opportunities to develop your career as a Co-op leader in logistics and beyond.

As a warehouse/transport manager you’ll be responsible for overseeing all warehouse operations, from the moment a product arrives at the depot to when it leaves for stores. You’ll lead over 600 colleagues and as a senior leader in the depot you’ll also get involved in national projects and work closely with leaders from other Co-op sites. It’s a big job, but with lots of variety and challenge on offer, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to develop your skills and grow as Co-op leader.

How to apply

Apply to join us on this page. We welcome people from all walks of life to join us, because we know your background doesn’t define your potential.

Step 1 – Your application

You can easily apply for Logistics jobs with us on our website, using your laptop or phone. Don’t worry too much about your experience. What matters most is that your values match ours and you bring your passion, motivation, and capabilities to your new role.

Step 2 – The online assessment

Depending on which job you’re applying for, you may need to complete an online assessment. This measures how well your behaviours, values, and motivations match up to the job you’re applying for.

This will take between 25 and 60 minutes and will need to be done before you can submit your application.

Step 3 – The interview

If you pass the online assessment and a short qualification call, you’ll be asked to come into one of our depots for an interview. We’ll discuss with you a date and time and send you an email confirming all the details of your interview. We’ll also send you a guide on how to prepare beforehand, as well as let you know what you need to bring to prove that you’re eligible to work in the UK.

Step 4 – Your decision

If we’d like to offer you the role, we’ll give you a call to speak about the offer. If you accept, we’ll send you an electronic contract. Once signed, we’ll be able to process your offer and do any necessary pre-employment checks. If everything looks good, congratulations! You’re ready to begin your journey with Co-op.

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