Night Warehouse Supervisor

Location: Farington

Aspired talent are currently recruiting for an experienced Warehouse Night Shift Leader for our client based in Preston, PR5.

This is a hands-on leadership position suited to someone who has previous experience supervising a warehouse team and understands the demands of a fast-paced logistics and distribution environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the night shift, planning and allocating work, managing the warehouse team, monitoring productivity and ensuring all operational requirements are completed safely and on time.

A good understanding of WMS systems, warehouse processes and shift planning is essential, along with a valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence.

Basic Rate: £13.58 per hour (£15.28 including uplift)
Overtime Rate: £15.49 per hour
Shift Allowance: £17 for a no-accident shift

Working pattern:
Monday to Friday

Shift: 8:00pm – 6:00am

Job Description

As the Warehouse Night Shift Leader, you will take overall responsibility for coordinating the warehouse operation throughout the night shift. You will work closely with the warehouse team to ensure all inbound and outbound activity is completed efficiently and accurately.

You will be expected to take a proactive approach to managing the shift, identifying potential problems early and making sure the team has the resources and direction required to meet operational targets.

The role will involve a combination of team leadership, warehouse administration, WMS system use, shift planning and hands-on warehouse activity, including forklift operation when required.

Key Responsibilities

Take responsibility for the smooth and efficient running of the warehouse during the night shift.

Lead, supervise and motivate the warehouse team to ensure all work is completed safely and to the required standard.

Plan the workload at the beginning of each shift and allocate employees to the appropriate areas and duties.

Monitor progress throughout the shift and make adjustments to the plan when priorities or workloads change.

Ensure all customer orders, deliveries and warehouse requirements are completed within the required deadlines.

Coordinate the loading and unloading of vehicles, ensuring goods are handled safely and efficiently.

Organise and oversee the movement of stock around the warehouse.

Ensure stock is correctly received, checked, stored, picked and dispatched.

Use the WMS system to monitor stock movements, update transactions and track operational activity.

Investigate and report stock discrepancies, system issues and operational problems.

Ensure all warehouse paperwork, system transactions and shift records are completed accurately.

Monitor productivity and identify areas where improvements can be made.

Ensure staff are working efficiently and following the correct processes and procedures.

Provide clear instructions to team members and ensure priorities are understood.

Support employees with operational queries and resolve day-to-day problems during the shift.

Escalate significant operational, staffing or stock issues to the appropriate manager.

Conduct effective shift handovers, ensuring all outstanding work and important information is communicated to the next shift.

Liaise with transport, warehouse management and other departments where required.

Ensure vehicles are loaded correctly and safely and that relevant deadlines are achieved.

Monitor the condition of goods and report any damaged or incorrectly handled stock.

Ensure warehouse equipment is used correctly and safely.

Operate a Counterbalance Forklift Truck when required to support the warehouse operation.

Carry out forklift safety checks and report any defects or maintenance requirements.

Maintain safe segregation between pedestrians and warehouse vehicles.

Ensure warehouse…