Warehouse & Transport Supervisor

Warehouse & Transport Supervisor
- Witham

Driver Hire Chelmsford & Harlow are recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-established metal supplier, for a permanent Warehouse & Transport Supervisor.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced warehouse and transport professional looking to take the next step in their career, overseeing a small team while playing a key role in the day-to-day running of the warehouse and deliveries.

Working Monday to Friday
, with no weekend or bank holiday working
, you will be responsible for coordinating the warehouse and transport operation, managing a team of four drivers and ensuring deliveries are planned and completed efficiently.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Unloading the morning delivery and organising goods within the warehouse.
• Planning daily delivery routes and ensuring vehicles are loaded correctly and efficiently.
• Loading and unloading vehicles using a counterbalance FLT
  .
• Managing a team of four drivers, including holidays, PPE and day-to-day HR matters.
• Unloading deliveries from suppliers and accurately checking goods against delivery documentation.
• Completing warehouse walk-round checks and identifying and rectifying any Health & Safety issues.
• Ensuring the warehouse and transport operation runs safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
• Supporting the wider team with general warehouse and transport duties as required.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience in a warehouse, transport or supervisory role
  .
• A valid Counterbalance FLT licence - essential.
• Experience managing or supervising a small team.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• A strong understanding of Health & Safety within a warehouse/transport environment.
• The ability to plan workloads and deliveries effectively.
• A hands-on approach and the ability to work well under pressure.
• Experience with in a similar industry or working with metal/steel products would be advantageous.

Monday
- Friday

5:00am - 2:00pm

£30,000 per year + overtime where available

No weekends or bank holidays.

Start date:Ideally 1st September.