Our client is currently recruiting for an experienced and motivated Warehouse Supervisor to join our busy builders merchant operation. The successful candidate will oversee the day-to-day running of the warehouse and yard, ensuring excellent customer service, efficient stock management and compliance with all health & safety procedures.
This is a hands-on role requiring strong leadership skills, warehouse experience and ideally knowledge of building materials and merchant operations.
Key Responsibilities
Supervise daily warehouse and yard operations
Lead, motivate, and support warehouse and yard staff
Ensure customer orders are picked, loaded and dispatched accurately and on time
Manage goods inwards, stock control, and inventory accuracy
Maintain high standards of health & safety across the warehouse and yard
Conduct staff training, toolbox talks and performance monitoring
Ensure safe loading and unloading of vehicles
Coordinate deliveries and collections with transport teams and customers
Monitor warehouse cleanliness, organisation and security
Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies or operational issues
Assist customers professionally with collections and product enquiries
Operate forklifts and warehouse equipment where required
Requirements
Previous supervisory experience within a warehouse, builders’ merchant or distribution environment
Strong leadership and communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
Good organisational and problem-solving abilities
Health & safety awareness
Counterbalance Forklift licence
Skills & Attributes
Team leadership
Customer service focused
Reliable and organised
Strong attention to detail
Ability to prioritise workloads
Positive and proactive attitude
Salary: Up to £37,000
Hours: Monday – Friday