Warehouse Supervisor

Warehouse Supervisor (Permanent)

Location:

Southend‑On‑Sea area of Essex – Warehousing Sheds and Yard areas.

We are looking for an experienced Warehouse Supervisor for a dynamic and fast‑paced working environment. This Permanent position from the start requires candidates to have their own transport.

Salary: £32,000 – £35,000 per annum. Free parking on site.

Hours:

Monday to Friday 6.00 am to 3.00 pm plus overtime in peak periods as required for business needs. Flexibility is required for this position of authority.

Job Overview:

• Lead and oversee warehouse and yard staff, ensuring effective teamwork in customer service, storage, and yard maintenance.
• Perform day‑to‑day people‑management tasks, conduct staff appraisals, evaluate output, and recommend training.
• Unload, unpack, check and store goods, either manually or using a forklift (fully trained and certified).
• Greet and liaise with customers and drivers, advise on product options and check pre‑loaded goods.
• Assist with stock‑taking spot checks to ensure accuracy.
• Oversee pre‑forklift checks, racking inspections and general compliance paperwork related to distribution.
• Carry out general warehouse and yard duties as required.
• Report incidents or accidents promptly in compliance with the company's reporting system.

Person Specification

• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Fit and able to complete manual handling duties; heavy lifting involved.
• Minimum of two years’ supervisory experience in a distribution setting.
• Commitment to high levels of health and safety regulations.
• Valid counterbalance or combi forklift certification.
• Physically able to cope with manual handling/heavy lifting (timber or cement bag goods) and work in all kinds of weather.
• Reliable, team‑oriented, and able to work independently.
• Adaptable to changing work requirements.
• Driver and own transport – essential.

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