Warehouse Manager - Rail Industry

Job title: Warehouse Manager - Rail Industry
Reference: SF3960
Grade: Q4
Salary: Circa £60,000 per annum depending on skills, knowledge and experience plus Excellent Benefits Package
Location: Cockfosters and Northfields Depot
Contract details: Permanent   
Contract Type: London Underground

Application closing date: Friday 31st July 2026 at 23:59 
 

External - All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory right‑to‑work checks.  Candidates must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK.  At the present time TfL is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.  

Overview of role

Are you an experienced Warehouse Manager looking to play a key role within the rail sector? We are seeking a motivated leader to oversee our warehouse and stores operation, ensuring the timely and efficient management of materials that support vital rail infrastructure and engineering projects.

Managing a team of 2 Supervisors and 8 Operatives, you will be responsible for driving performance, improving operational efficiency and fostering a strong safety-first culture. Using Lean principles and continuous improvement techniques, you will ensure the warehouse delivers outstanding service levels while meeting business requirements for quality, cost and delivery.

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure all relevant Health and Safety requirements are adhered to, including all environmental issues & waste disposal to support zero LTI's and zero EIRF
• Maximise availability of material whilst minimising stock levels and maintaining high levels of accuracy 
• Prioritise the reduction of nil stocks in demand and production stopped awaiting material. 
• Plan and implement improvements to Warehouse to support Materials Management target achievement
• Reduce waste involved in ‘picking’ times by optimising local procedures and stores layout
• Lead development of, and train staff in, critical activity plans for daily/weekly key activities
• Develop, implement and maintain accurate Warehouse document control to satisfy audit criteria
• Support initiatives to improve performance of internal suppliers in all aspects of the business
• Embrace new technology to further improve stock control
• Manage repairable material to ensure float is visible & traceable throughout the supply chain
• Manage the input & output of the forecast to ensure the AMP is achieved & to drive discrepancies back to the planning teams for resolution
• Lead, manage and develop the stores staff.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience 

Skills

• Ability to evaluate and assess information and to identify trends, producing high quality and readable reports. (Desirable) 
• Organisational, people, and risk management skills. (Essential)
• Strong teamwork and facilitation skills - to develop productive relationships. (Essential)
• Ability to formulate and articulate clear visions for the planning and delivery of initiatives and programmes. (Desirable)
• Being flexible & supportive within a functional organisation. (Desirable)
• Good record keeping and application of audit trail knowledge (Desirable)

Knowledge

• Extensive knowledge of Warehouse management, warehouse processes and storage media relevant to railway operations and their maintenance. This includes knowledge of good practice in other transport administrations. (Essential)
• Knowledge of the effective use of commonly available office applications. (Desirable)
• Lean process improvement methodology to ensure maximum productivity is achieved. (Desirable)
• Knowledge of Loler regulations experience in identifying risks, allocating risk scores and mitigations for risk assessments. (Essential)
• Knowledge of railway engineering principles, practice and standards (Essential)
• Experience in quantitative data analysis to identify trends in material usage (Desirable)

Experience

• Experienced in Warehouse management and the development of these management arrangements, including standards for Warehouse management required for railway services. (Essential)
• Experience of materials/asset management systems such as SAP, skilled in the use of other standard software packages including Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Access/Visio and relevant industry software. (Essential)
• Well developed communication and partnership building experience, and proven track record in achieving required outcomes in hostile and conflicting situations with tact, diplomacy and sensitivity. (Essential)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving experience (Desirable)
• Experience and knowledge in operating warranty systems (Desirable)

Application Process

• Please apply using your CV 
• Think carefully about the skills, knowledge and experience in the advert and cover this in your CV  
• PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images 
    

Short listing will be carried out based on answers to any pre-screening questions and the information on your CV.  

Equality, diversity, and inclusion

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We want to represent the city we serve, which will help us become a more innovative and efficient organisation. Our goal is to make our recruitment as inclusive as possible. We are a disability confident employer who guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria. We also use anonymising software that removes identifying information from CVs to make the process fair.

Additional Information

This is a safety critical role so you will need to get clearance from our Occupational Health team before you start.

Benefits

In return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow.  Rewards vary according to the business area but mostly include:

• Final salary pension scheme 
• Free travel for you on the TfL network 
• Reimbursement of 75% of the cost of a standard class Ticket for National Rail travel from home
• 29 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
• Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
• Retail, health, leisure and travel offers 
• Discounted Eurostar travel

Vetting Process

At Transport for London, safety, trust and fairness sit at the heart of how we recruit. Our Vetting Charter (https://tfl.gov.uk/corporate/careers/our-vetting-process) explains the checks we carry out before you join us, helping ensure we create a safe, inclusive and reliable network for everyone who depends on our services. We simply ask that the information you provide is honest and accurate so we can progress your application smoothly. If something doesn’t match or can’t be verified, we may not be able to move forward with your application, but we’ll always treat you with transparency, respect, and clear communication throughout.

We will make every effort to give you as much notice as possible, however some interviews/assessments could be organised at short notice.