Job Description
The Warehouse Supervisor - Nights is responsible for overseeing night shift warehouse operations, ensuring freight is received, sorted, and dispatched efficiently while maintaining high standards of safety and accuracy. The role involves supervising warehouse staff, coordinating with transport teams, and ensuring operational targets and delivery schedules are met.
Client Details
Our client is a well-established and growing freight and logistics organisation operating within the UK distribution sector. With a strong reputation for reliability, operational excellence and customer service, the business manages high-volume freight movements across multiple transport channels. Due to continued growth, they are now seeking a Warehouse Supervisor - Nights to support operations at their Slough site.
Description
The Warehouse Supervisor - Nights will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the warehouse during night operations. You will be responsible for overseeing warehouse activities, managing a team of operatives, and ensuring freight is processed efficiently and safely to meet operational deadlines.
Key responsibilities include:
* Supervising the night shift warehouse team to ensure operational targets are achieved
* Coordinating inbound and outbound freight movements in line with transport schedules
* Ensuring all goods are handled, sorted, and dispatched accurately
* Monitoring productivity, workflow, and staff performance during the shift
* Maintaining high standards of health & safety and warehouse compliance
* Investigating and resolving operational issues or delays during the night shift
* Communicating effectively with transport, operations, and day shift teams to ensure continuity
* Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across warehouse operations
* Ensuring accurate scanning, documentation, and freight tracking
Profile
The successful candidate will have a strong background in warehouse or freight operations and experience supervising teams within a fast-paced logistics environment.
You will ideally have:
* Previous experience as a Warehouse Supervisor, Team Leader, or similar role
* Experience within freight, parcel, or logistics distribution environments
* Strong leadership and team management skills
* Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, time-critical operation
* Good understanding of warehouse processes, scanning systems, and freight handling
* Knowledge of health & safety procedures within warehouse environments
* Strong communication and organisational skills
* Flexibility to work permanent night shifts
Job Offer
* Competitive salary - £35k
* Opportunity to join a growing logistics organisation
* Supportive operational leadership team
* Career development opportunities within logistics and transport operations
* Stable night shift position in a busy freight environment
Shift Pattern:
* 4 on 4 off
* 7pm to 7am
Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain