Fleet & Warehouse Operations Lead

Westcountry Group; Andover; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Discretionary bonus

23 days holiday + bank holidays

Volunteer leave

Private healthcare

Employee assistance program

Parking

Canteen facilities

Job summary

Westcountry Group is seeking a Warehouse & Logistics Supervisor to oversee daily warehouse operations, deliveries and fleet from goods in to despatch. You will lead the operations and logistics team, coordinate with project managers and sales, and ensure accuracy, safety and cost-efficiency across the warehouse and transport functions.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong organisation, and the ability to develop the team while maintaining high service levels.

Qualifications

• Experience as a warehouse supervisor or team leader and strong stock control.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily warehouse operations, goods in, storage, picking, packing and despatch.
• Lead and develop operations and logistics team, inductions, holiday cover, attendance and appraisals.
• Plan drivers’ routes and coordinate client site deliveries with project managers and sales teams.
• Maintain accurate stock levels and report KPIs like order accuracy and on-time delivery.
• Manage the company fleet, including vehicle allocation, maintenance scheduling, MOTs and inspections.
• Ensure fleet compliance with transport legislation and company policies.
• Coordinate vehicle repairs, hire vehicles and fleet administration.
• Monitor fleet costs and identify opportunities to improve utilisation and reduce expenditure.
• Ensure forklift and racking safety, LOLER inspections and drivers’ hours compliance.
• Identify process improvements to warehouse, fleet and delivery operations.

Skills

Driving licence

Forklift licence

Fleet management

Team leadership

Route planning

Stock control

Education

IOSH or Level 3 transport and warehouse operations supervisor qualification

Tools

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Job description

Westcountry Group is seeking a Warehouse & Logistics Supervisor to oversee daily warehouse operations, deliveries and fleet from goods in to despatch. You will lead the operations and logistics team, coordinate with project managers and sales, and ensure accuracy, safety and cost-efficiency across the warehouse and transport functions.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong organisation, and the ability to develop the team while maintaining high service levels.