Operations Manager
Posted on Jun 9, 2026 by CV-Library
Writtle, Essex, United Kingdom
Other
Immediate Start
£50k - £55k Annual
Full-Time
Operations Manager | Chelmsford, Essex | £50,000 - £55,000 + Bonus | Monday to Friday
We are recruiting an Operations Manager on behalf of a fast-growing e-commerce business based in Chelmsford. This is a newly created role reporting directly to the founding directors.
The Role
You will take ownership of the end-to-end operational function, fulfilment, customer service, inventory management and carrier performance, managing the Warehouse Manager and wider operational teams.
This business runs a busy in-house fulfilment operation with significant seasonal peaks, and the warehouse floor is at the heart of it. This is not a desk-based role. The successful candidate will be a visible, active presence on the floor daily, working closely alongside the Warehouse Manager to keep the operation running effectively.
You will also work directly with the founders on operational strategy and continuous improvement, with real scope to shape how the business scales.
What We're Looking For
A background in Operations Management, Fulfilment Management or Warehouse Management, prior experience as a Warehouse Manager, or in a role with significant hands-on warehouse or fulfilment responsibility, is strongly preferred
Solid experience within e-commerce fulfilment or distribution
Experience in FMCG, perishable goods, gifting or a similarly busy consumer environment would be an advantage
Strong labour planning skills including seasonal and temporary workforce management
Experience managing inventory, carrier performance and operational planning
Able to drive process and systems improvements
A hands-on leadership style, comfortable at both the strategic and operational levelThe Package
£50,000 - £55,000 per annum
Performance-related bonus scheme
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Pension scheme
Monday to Friday, occasional weekends during peak periods
If you are an experienced Operations Manager with a background in fulfilment or distribution and the hands-on approach this role demands, apply today.
#INDHV
We are recruiting an Operations Manager on behalf of a fast-growing e-commerce business based in Chelmsford. This is a newly created role reporting directly to the founding directors.
The Role
You will take ownership of the end-to-end operational function, fulfilment, customer service, inventory management and carrier performance, managing the Warehouse Manager and wider operational teams.
This business runs a busy in-house fulfilment operation with significant seasonal peaks, and the warehouse floor is at the heart of it. This is not a desk-based role. The successful candidate will be a visible, active presence on the floor daily, working closely alongside the Warehouse Manager to keep the operation running effectively.
You will also work directly with the founders on operational strategy and continuous improvement, with real scope to shape how the business scales.
What We're Looking For
A background in Operations Management, Fulfilment Management or Warehouse Management, prior experience as a Warehouse Manager, or in a role with significant hands-on warehouse or fulfilment responsibility, is strongly preferred
Solid experience within e-commerce fulfilment or distribution
Experience in FMCG, perishable goods, gifting or a similarly busy consumer environment would be an advantage
Strong labour planning skills including seasonal and temporary workforce management
Experience managing inventory, carrier performance and operational planning
Able to drive process and systems improvements
A hands-on leadership style, comfortable at both the strategic and operational levelThe Package
£50,000 - £55,000 per annum
Performance-related bonus scheme
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Pension scheme
Monday to Friday, occasional weekends during peak periods
If you are an experienced Operations Manager with a background in fulfilment or distribution and the hands-on approach this role demands, apply today.
#INDHV
Reference: 225228138
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Operations Manager
Posted on Jun 9, 2026 by CV-Library
Writtle, Essex, United Kingdom
Other
Immediate Start
£50k - £55k Annual
Full-Time
Operations Manager | Chelmsford, Essex | £50,000 - £55,000 + Bonus | Monday to Friday
We are recruiting an Operations Manager on behalf of a fast-growing e-commerce business based in Chelmsford. This is a newly created role reporting directly to the founding directors.
The Role
You will take ownership of the end-to-end operational function, fulfilment, customer service, inventory management and carrier performance, managing the Warehouse Manager and wider operational teams.
This business runs a busy in-house fulfilment operation with significant seasonal peaks, and the warehouse floor is at the heart of it. This is not a desk-based role. The successful candidate will be a visible, active presence on the floor daily, working closely alongside the Warehouse Manager to keep the operation running effectively.
You will also work directly with the founders on operational strategy and continuous improvement, with real scope to shape how the business scales.
What We're Looking For
A background in Operations Management, Fulfilment Management or Warehouse Management, prior experience as a Warehouse Manager, or in a role with significant hands-on warehouse or fulfilment responsibility, is strongly preferred
Solid experience within e-commerce fulfilment or distribution
Experience in FMCG, perishable goods, gifting or a similarly busy consumer environment would be an advantage
Strong labour planning skills including seasonal and temporary workforce management
Experience managing inventory, carrier performance and operational planning
Able to drive process and systems improvements
A hands-on leadership style, comfortable at both the strategic and operational levelThe Package
£50,000 - £55,000 per annum
Performance-related bonus scheme
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Pension scheme
Monday to Friday, occasional weekends during peak periods
If you are an experienced Operations Manager with a background in fulfilment or distribution and the hands-on approach this role demands, apply today.
#INDHV
We are recruiting an Operations Manager on behalf of a fast-growing e-commerce business based in Chelmsford. This is a newly created role reporting directly to the founding directors.
The Role
You will take ownership of the end-to-end operational function, fulfilment, customer service, inventory management and carrier performance, managing the Warehouse Manager and wider operational teams.
This business runs a busy in-house fulfilment operation with significant seasonal peaks, and the warehouse floor is at the heart of it. This is not a desk-based role. The successful candidate will be a visible, active presence on the floor daily, working closely alongside the Warehouse Manager to keep the operation running effectively.
You will also work directly with the founders on operational strategy and continuous improvement, with real scope to shape how the business scales.
What We're Looking For
A background in Operations Management, Fulfilment Management or Warehouse Management, prior experience as a Warehouse Manager, or in a role with significant hands-on warehouse or fulfilment responsibility, is strongly preferred
Solid experience within e-commerce fulfilment or distribution
Experience in FMCG, perishable goods, gifting or a similarly busy consumer environment would be an advantage
Strong labour planning skills including seasonal and temporary workforce management
Experience managing inventory, carrier performance and operational planning
Able to drive process and systems improvements
A hands-on leadership style, comfortable at both the strategic and operational levelThe Package
£50,000 - £55,000 per annum
Performance-related bonus scheme
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Pension scheme
Monday to Friday, occasional weekends during peak periods
If you are an experienced Operations Manager with a background in fulfilment or distribution and the hands-on approach this role demands, apply today.
#INDHV
Reference: 225228138
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