Warehouse Supervisor – Kempston
Permanent Position | Monday to Friday | 9am–5pm
Are you an experienced Warehouse Supervisor seeking a new challenge, or a Warehouse Team or Shift Leader ready to take the next step in your career?
If you have strong leadership skills, can plan and prioritise workloads effectively, and enjoy motivating a team to achieve excellent results, we would love to hear from you.
We are recruiting for a Warehouse Supervisor to join our clients busy Warehouse and Distribution team based in Kempston.
About the Role
This is a key position within the operation, responsible for overseeing daily warehouse activities and ensuring the department runs efficiently, safely, and to the highest standards.
Due to the nature of the role, you will need to be physically fit and able to lift items weighing up to 15kg. A high standard of numeracy, accuracy, and attention to detail is essential.
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee the day-to-day activities of the warehouse team, troubleshooting issues and ensuring smooth operations
Monitor and improve team performance, ensuring tasks are completed accurately, on time, and in line with KPIs
Promote teamwork, continuous improvement, and cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality
Identify, set, and monitor KPIs in collaboration with the Warehouse and Logistics Operations Manager (WLOM)
Plan and coordinate daily work schedules, utilising reports and data to maximise efficiency
Carry out inductions for new starters and agency staff, ensuring all documentation is completed
Approve invoices and purchase orders within your remit
Ensure accuracy of data within the Warehouse Management System (WMS)
Enforce Health and Safety standards, maintaining a clean and hazard-free environmentWhat We’re Looking For:
Proven leadership skills with the ability to mentor, train, and develop a team
Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail
The ability to multitask, prioritise effectively, and meet deadlines
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Experience using a WMS and/or ERP system
Good health and safety awareness within a warehouse environment
The ability to operate mechanical handling equipment (forklift licence for Flexi and/or Reach trucks is highly desirable)
Computer literacy, particularly in Microsoft Word and Excel
Experience of conducting appraisals, performance reviews, and setting KPI'sAbove all, we are looking for a proactive, professional individual with a positive and approachable manner.
What they give you in return:
A supportive and professional working environment
Competitive salary
Pension scheme and life insurance
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Full initial and ongoing training
Genuine opportunities for career developmentIf you are looking for a rewarding leadership role within a well-established organisation, we would be delighted to receive your application.
Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, which is being advertised by Siamo Bedford, who are acting as an employment agency / business.
One of our Recruitment Specialists will now review your application. Due to the high volume of applications Siamo Recruitment receive, it is with regret we are unable to respond to all candidates directly