Secure warehouse storage in Manchester
Flexible storage from our Eccles warehouse — scale your space up or down as your business grows, with real-time stock visibility.
What is fulfilment warehousing?
Fulfilment warehousing is secure, managed storage for your stock that connects directly to picking, packing and dispatch. Rather than leasing a whole unit, you pay for the space you use and release stock into fulfilment on demand — with live inventory visibility throughout.
Space that works the way you do
Store a single pallet or manage full-scale inventory — with the option to combine storage with full pick, pack and dispatch.
Flexible space
Pay for what you need and scale up or down as demand changes, from one pallet to a full warehouse.
Secure facilities
Your stock is held in a monitored, well-managed warehouse for complete peace of mind.
Real-time stock visibility
Track inventory levels through our Despatchlab platform from any device.
Fulfilment ready
Combine storage with pick, pack and dispatch for a seamless end-to-end service.
Flexible storage vs a fixed warehouse lease
| MBL flexible storage | Traditional lease | |
|---|---|---|
| Commitment | Scale up or down monthly | Multi-year lease |
| Cost model | Pay only for space used | Fixed rent, full or empty |
| Staff & equipment | Included — team, racking, MHE | Your responsibility |
| Stock control | Live via Despatchlab | Set up your own systems |
| Dispatch | Straight into fulfilment | Arrange separately |
What we store
We hold a wide range of goods, with sector-specific handling where it's needed.
- Alcohol — licensed, fragile-glass handling
- Beauty & cosmetics — liquids and fragile items
- Childrenswear, gifts & toys — seasonal peaks
- Foodstuffs — temperature-aware, FEFO rotation
- Electricals — secure, high-value stock
- Cleaning products — COSHH-compliant storage
- Clothing — SKU and size-variant control
How storage works
Book your space
Tell us your volumes and we allocate the right amount of storage.
Inbound & check-in
Your stock arrives and is logged into Despatchlab.
Manage inventory
Monitor stock levels in real time from any device.
Dispatch on demand
Release stock straight into fulfilment whenever you're ready.
Warehouse storage in Manchester without the long lease
Our warehouse storage in Manchester gives growing businesses secure, flexible space without the commitment of a traditional industrial lease. Pallet storage, shelf picking locations and bulk storage are all available at our Eccles fulfilment centre (M30 9QG), with racking, handling equipment and a trained warehouse team included in the service.
Because storage sits inside a full 3PL operation, your stock is never static: it connects straight into pick and pack fulfilment, same-day and next-day courier dispatch, and returns processing. Live stock levels are visible through the Despatchlab platform, so you always know exactly what is on the shelf — from any device, in real time.
Common questions
Can I store just one pallet?
Yes. Our storage scales from a single pallet to full-warehouse inventory management, so you only pay for the space you actually use.
How is warehouse storage priced?
Typically by the pallet or shelf space you occupy, so costs track your real inventory. Contact us for a quote based on your volumes.
What types of goods can you store?
Alcohol, beauty, childrenswear, toys, foodstuffs, electricals, cleaning products and clothing — with sector-specific handling where required.
Can I see my stock levels?
Yes — the Despatchlab platform gives real-time stock visibility from any device.
Can storage be combined with fulfilment?
Absolutely — storage integrates directly with our pick, pack and dispatch services.
Do you offer pallet storage in Manchester?
Yes — pallet, shelf and bulk storage are all available at our Eccles, Manchester warehouse, charged by the space you use.
How quickly can my stock be dispatched from storage?
Stock released into fulfilment is picked, packed and dispatched the same day when orders arrive before cut-off, then delivered same-day, next-day or internationally.
Last updated: July 2026
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