Warehouse Supervisor / Warehouse Team Leader
Bradford – Salary £30,000 per year – Permanent, Full-Time – Alternating shifts (6am–2pm / 2pm–10pm) – Start Date ASAP – Location Bradford.
Benefits
* Permanent, secure role
* Alternating early and late shifts
* Supportive management and leadership team
* Opportunity to influence warehouse processes and standards
* Long‑term progression potential
Overview
This role supports the Warehouse Manager with the day‑to‑day planning, organisation, and control of warehouse operations. It is a hands‑on, operational, and people‑focused role that involves leading teams by example and driving efficiency, safety and accuracy across goods in, goods out and yard activities.
Key Responsibilities
* Assist in planning, organising and controlling warehouse operations
* Set up and structure daily shifts to meet operational requirements
* Lead daily team talks with warehouse supervisors and operatives
* Check stock availability against orders and production requirements
* Investigate loading errors, damages, shortages and discrepancies
* Update logistics and customer service teams on any issues
* Assist in resolving invoice irregularities
* Communicate regularly with production and logistics teams to maximise efficiency
* Support yard management and traffic control alongside the logistics team
* Monitor staff attendance, time‑keeping and clocking in/out
Health, Safety & Compliance
* Ensure daily FLT first‑use check sheets are completed
* Confirm all staff are wearing appropriate PPE
* Carry out regular checks to ensure walkways are clear and safe
* Report near misses and accidents and complete associated documentation
* Promote and maintain a safe, compliant working environment
People Management, Quality & Continuous Improvement
* Support disciplinary processes and workplace investigations when required
* Contribute to quality, environmental and ISO accreditation requirements
* Identify opportunities to improve warehouse processes, layout and efficiency
* Support continuous improvement initiatives across warehouse operations
* Undertake any additional tasks that improve warehouse performance
Essential Skills & Experience
* Previous experience in a warehouse supervisory or management role
* Strong knowledge of goods in / goods out operations
* Experience overseeing loading activities and yard operations
* Familiarity with warehouse management systems
* Good IT skills (Sage and Microsoft packages preferred)
* Strong organisational and multitasking abilities
* Confident written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
* Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide teams
Qualifications
* Valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence (essential)
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