Position: Warehouse Pick Shift Supervisor
Location: Bedford
Hours: 40 hours per week (excluding breaks)
Shift Pattern: Sunday – Thursday (17:30 PM – 02:00 AM)
The Opportunity
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Warehouse Supervisor to join our Pick Shift at our Bedford RDC.
The Role
As the Pick Shift Supervisor, you will report to the onsite Shift Manager.
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Warehouse Shift Supervisor to oversee evening picking operations. You will be responsible for ensuring efficient and accurate order picking, maintaining productivity standards, and leading a team of Warehouse Operatives. This role requires strong organisational skills, confident leadership, and a commitment to maintaining a safe and productive work environment.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead and motivate a team of Warehouse Operatives
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Allocate and monitor daily picking tasks
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Ensure accurate and timely order fulfilment
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Monitor KPIs and team performance
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Conduct performance reviews and identify training needs
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Maintain health & safety standards and compliance
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Carry out order accuracy and quality checks
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Adjust staffing to meet operational demands
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Drive continuous improvement across picking operations
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Participate in the on-call rota as a key holder
Skills & Experience Required:
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3+ years’ warehouse experience
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2+ years in a supervisory role (essential)
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Strong knowledge of order picking operations
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Experience using WMS systems
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FLT licences (Counterbalance/Reach desirable)
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Strong leadership and organisational skills
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Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
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IT literate with good administrative skills
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Proactive and self-motivated
Benefits