Job Description
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 £37,000Hours: Monday – Friday