Night Shift Senior Warehouse Op

Tennial Personnel; Trimley St Mary; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics operation in Trimley St Mary is seeking a dedicated Senior Warehouse Operative for a full-time night shift role. You will oversee warehouse activities, support your team, and maintain safety standards. Required are strong leadership skills, a valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence, and previous supervisory experience. This temporary position can become permanent after a successful 12-week probation. You'll work Monday to Friday from 16:30 to 01:00, making it vital for you to thrive in a hands-on environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate Material Handling Equipment (MHE) such as Counterbalance and Flexi trucks.
• Oversee nightly warehouse operations for efficient task completion.
• Perform stock checks and maintain precise inventory records.
• Provide guidance and support to warehouse operatives.
• Step in for Team Leader as needed to maintain workflow.
• Uphold site safety procedures and perform relevant responsibilities.

Skills

Strong leadership and communication skills

Excellent attention to detail

Problem-solving ability

Comfortable working at heights

Highly organised with focus on safety

Dependable and capable of working independently

Education

Valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence

Experience with Flexi or HLOP trucks

Prior experience in a senior or supervisory warehouse role

First Aid or Fire Marshal certification

Tools

Material Handling Equipment (MHE)

Job description

Tennial Personnel are looking for a dedicated and experienced Senior Warehouse Operative to join a leading logistics operation based in Felixstowe. This is a full-time, temporary to permanent (after a successful 12 week probation period) night shift role, working Monday to Friday, 16:30 to 01:00.

This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands‑on environment and enjoys taking responsibility for the smooth running of warehouse operations during night hours. You'll play a key part in overseeing daily activities, supporting your team, and ensuring health and safety standards are maintained across the site.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of Material Handling Equipment (MHE), such as Counterbalance, Flexi, and MLOP trucks.
• Oversee nightly warehouse operations, ensuring all tasks are completed accurately and efficiently.
• Carry out stock checks, monitor inventory movements, and maintain precise records.
• Lead by example, providing direction, guidance, and on‑the‑job support to warehouse operatives.
• Step in for the Team Leader when required, maintaining workflow and quality standards.
• Uphold site safety procedures by performing responsibilities such as First Aid, Fire Marshal, and Racking Inspections.

Skills Required

• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to motivate others.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem‑solving ability.
• Comfortable working at heights of up to 5 metres.
• Highly organised with a focus on safety and efficiency.
• Adaptable, dependable, and capable of working independently during night operations.

Qualifications Required

• Valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence (essential).
• Experience with Flexi or HLOP trucks (preferred).
• Prior experience in a senior or supervisory warehouse role.
• Additional qualifications such as First Aid or Fire Marshal certification would be advantageous.