Warehouse Supervisor

We are recruiting for an experienced Warehouse Supervisor to join a busy shipping and logistics operation. This is a hands-on role, responsible for supervising the day-to-day warehouse activities, coordinating freight movements, overseeing container loading, and ensuring all cargo is handled safely and efficiently.

Working closely with the Warehouse Manager and Operations team, you will lead a warehouse team, ensuring productivity, accuracy, and excellent customer service.

Key Responsibilities:

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• Supervise the daily warehouse operation, ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently.
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• Lead and support warehouse staff, providing guidance and maintaining high performance standards.
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• Check incoming and outgoing freight against shipping documentation.
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• Ensure cargo is inspected, measured, weighed, labelled, and prepared for export.
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• Coordinate LCL freight consolidation and ensure cargo is correctly segregated.
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• Supervise container loading, ensuring safe loading practices and maximum container utilisation.
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• Carry out final checks before containers are sealed and dispatched.
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• Maintain accurate warehouse records and update warehouse management systems.
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• Investigate freight discrepancies, damages, and operational issues.
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• Ensure high standards of housekeeping, health & safety, and compliance are maintained.
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• Liaise with customers and drivers during freight deliveries and collections.
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Requirements

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• Previous experience as a Warehouse Supervisor, Senior Warehouse Operative, or Team Leader within a logistics, freight forwarding, or warehouse environment.
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• Experience supervising warehouse teams in a fast-paced operation.
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• Good understanding of freight handling, LCL consolidation, and container loading.
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• Knowledge of export freight and shipping procedures is advantageous.
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• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
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• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and warehouse management systems.
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• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
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• A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to work under pressure.
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• Forklift license preferred
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Benefits

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• Competitive salary (DOE)
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• Company pension
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• Holiday entitlement
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• Ongoing training and development
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• Career progression opportunities within a growing logistics business
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