Warehouse Team Leader / Supervisor
We are currently recruiting for our client based in Ashford, a well-established organisation operating within a high-value warehouse environment, who are seeking an experienced Warehouse Team Leader / Supervisor to support and oversee day-to-day warehouse operations.
This role will involve assisting the Warehouse Supervisor with planning, organisation, and supervision of warehouse activities. During periods of absence or holiday cover, you will take responsibility for supervising the entire warehouse operation.
Salary: £31,900 per annum.
Hours: 08:00 - 16:30 one week and another 09:30 - 18:00
Key Responsibilities
Assist with the day-to-day management of warehouse operations, ensuring efficient use of staff and space
Organise warehouse areas to maximise storage and operational efficiency
Ensure all warehouse procedures are followed, including Goods In, Goods Out, Quarantine, and documentation processes
Supervise warehouse activities and promptly escalate any issues
Liaise professionally with internal teams, external customers, and suppliers
Process customer returns (RMA’s)
Ensure correct loading and unloading procedures are followed, including:
Accurate and damage-free loads
Loads fit for transit
All driver equipment available
Review existing processes and recommend improvements
Ensure customers are invoiced for chargeable warehouse activities
Allocate work and organise daily activities for warehouse staff
Support stock control activities including goods receipt, storage, picking, shipping, transfers, and system data entry
Ensure all stock checks and audits (cyclical, weekly, monthly, annual) are completed accurately
Investigate and report damaged or missing stock and implement corrective actions
Maintain a clean, safe, and secure warehouse and yard environment
Develop and support warehouse staff skills
Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety requirements, including audits, inspections, and safety tours
Take responsibility for site security
Produce inventory reports for customers
Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives
Support auditors during inventory events
Promote a positive, motivated, and efficient warehouse culture
Adhere to all Health & Safety policies and ISO standards (ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001)
Provide flexibility to support business needs, including occasional work at other sites
Key Skills & Experience
Minimum 2 years’ experience in a high-value, high-tech warehouse environment (essential)
Strong IT skills with experience using warehouse management systems
Proven customer-facing experience with a commercial mindset
Good people management and leadership skills
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Flexible, proactive, and “can-do” attitude
Strong organisational and communication skills
Sound knowledge of Health & Safety legislation
Experience in warehouse administration and stock control, including perpetual inventory checks and reporting
Valid licences preferred: Counterbalance, Reach Truck, Forklift Truck, Powered Pedestrian Truck, and driving licence
Please note:
As you can appreciate we are currently overwhelmed with applications of individuals looking for both short term and permanent work and we can therefore only contact those applications that have relevant skills for positions that we currently have available. Should you not hear from us within a week, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
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