Distribution Centre Supervisor

ScS Upholstery plc; Livingston; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A furniture distribution company in Livingston is seeking a Distribution Centre Supervisor. The ideal candidate will have experience in warehouse operations, strong leadership abilities, and excellent communication skills. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of £27,040, along with extensive employee benefits including holidays, discounts, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

33 days holidays including bank holidays

Employee benefits platform with discounts

Career progression opportunities

Access to dedicated Employee Assistance Programme

Virtual GP service

Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working in a warehouse at a similar level.
• Ability to lead and coach a team.
• Strives to achieve the highest level of customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Oversee unloading and receipt of goods into the warehouse.
• Supervise documentation checks and quality inspections.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the team.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Leadership ability

Job description

Distribution Centre Supervisor

Department: Distribution

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Livingston Distribution Centre

Reporting To: Distribution Centre Manager

Compensation: £27,040 / year

Description

Are you looking for a varied role where no two days are the same?

Are you a team player who loves a challenge?

Then we’d love you to join us at ScS as a Distribution Centre Supervisor.

What’s the opportunity?

We’re on the lookout for a Distribution Centre Supervisor to come and join our team in Livingston. This is a key role within the logistics network and we’re looking for someone who can support the leadership team by helping to manage and support our team, coaching them to be the best they can, and continue to provide an excellent customer experience throughout the delivery process.

What does the role involve?

• Oversee the unloading and receipt of goods into the warehouse
• Supervise the completion of all checks and documentation required by law on delivery vehicles and ensures that the appropriate documentation is kept on file and available for inspection at all times
• Oversee and undertake quality inspections of goods for delivery, initiating remedial action as required and ensuring goods are wrapped for despatch in line with Company policy and established working practices
• Provide leadership and guidance to your team, including training, developing and motivating the team to optimise individual and collective work performance
• Proactively contribute to the management of Health and Safety within the DC
• Monitor the workload of colleagues and make sure that manual handling and other health and safety processes are being followed
• Supervise and assist the team with moving and handling of furniture and carpets within the warehouse
• Supervise and contribute towards general housekeeping within the DC and vehicles, making sure that they follow company standards
• Heavy lifting
• Every Sunday off

Who are we looking for?

• Experience working in a warehouse at a similar level
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strives to achieve the highest level of customer satisfaction
• Team player
• Ability to lead and coach a team

What’s in it for you?

• Basic salary of £27,040.00
• 33 days holidays including bank holidays
• Employee benefits platform – access to 100s of high street discounts and more – holiday discounts, gym discounts, cinema discounts, e-vouchers, cashback and more!
• Colleague Discount
• Career progression
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave
• Access to our dedicated Employee Assistance Programme – to give you free access to advice and information on a range of topics
• Virtual GP – Access to a GP service 24/7
• Salary finance scheme
• Pension Scheme
• Death in Service
• Life assurance