Warehouse Team Supervisor (Hands-On)
Location: Broxburn West Lothian.
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £30,000 - £32,000, dependent on experience
Hours of Work: 37.5 hrs per week: Mon – Fri with varying pattern between 8am – 5pm
Lomond Books is a well-established specialist book wholesaler and distributor, supplying customers in the tourism, heritage and gift market across the UK. We are looking for an experienced warehouse operative/team leader ready to step into this role or an experienced Team Supervisor, working hands-on alongside a small, close-knit warehouse team of 6.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who already knows how a warehouse runs day to day and seeks accountability, influence and results, while still staying practical and fully hands-on with the daily activities of the warehouse.
The Role:
You will be hands-on in the warehouse while also taking responsibility for helping organise the day, supporting colleagues and keeping standards high.
Key duties include:
* Working hands-on across all warehouse activities: goods-in, checking-in, picking, packing and dispatch.
* Acting as the day-to-day supervisor for the warehouse team, taking responsibility for workflow, task allocation and maintaining standards.
* Helping plan daily/weekly workloads and priorities, and setting rotas.
* Supporting and guiding other team members when required.
* Maintaining high standards of accuracy, housekeeping and health & safety.
* Carrying out routine equipment and safety checks.
* Operating a forklift (where applicable).
* Working closely with the sales office and senior management team.
* Feeding back ideas to improve efficiency and ways of working.
About You:
This role would suit a senior or experienced warehouse operative or a current supervisor who:
* Has solid, hands-on warehouse experience.
* Is comfortable taking ownership of day-to-day operations and decisions.
* Able to support, guide and motivate a small team.
* Has good attention to detail and takes pride in getting things right the first time.
* Is reliable, practical and calm under pressure.
* Comfortable working in a physically active, hands-on role.
* Holds a forklift licence (preferred, or willing to obtain).
* Has Fire Warden and/or First Aid training (advantageous, not essential).
Previous formal supervisory experience is not essential — we are most interested in attitude, experience and the willingness to help achieve results.
What We Offer:
* A stable, permanent position within a long-established independent business.
* A supportive environment with direct access to senior management.
* Training and development to support you in the role.
* Competitive pay based on experience.
* A straightforward, respectful workplace where individual contribution is visible and valued.
To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter explaining why you're a good fit for this role and what you would bring to Lomond.
For more information visit our website and go to WE ARE RECRUITING. A detailed job description and person specification plus general information are available for download.