Night Shift Warehouse Supervisor — Reach Truck Licensed

KPI Recruiting Ltd; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate £16.96

Overtime pay at double time

Permanent night shift

Sunday-Thursday rota

Night shift hours 21:30-06:30

Career progression

Fast-paced environment

Leadership role in growing warehouse

Job summary

KPI Recruiting Ltd is seeking a Night Assistant Manager to support the successful running of our client's food production operation during the night shift. This is a hands-on leadership role for an experienced warehouse professional with strong people management skills.

You will lead a team of FLT Drivers and operatives, ensure safety, stock accuracy, and KPI delivery while coordinating with the Warehouse Manager. A valid Reach Truck Licence is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse/logistics environment.
• Experience in supervisory, team leader or assistant manager role.
• Experience leading multiple FLT Drivers and warehouse operatives.
• Valid Reach Truck Licence with practical operating experience.
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations, stock control and inventory management.
• Experience using WMS or ERP systems.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads effectively.
• Good understanding of warehouse health and safety requirements.
• Hands-on, proactive leadership style.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support the Warehouse Manager in day-to-day night shift operations.
• Lead and supervise a team of FLT drivers and operatives.
• Allocate workloads and set shift priorities to hit targets.
• Oversee receipt, storage, movement and dispatch of goods.
• Operate Reach Truck safely when required.
• Monitor stock accuracy and investigate discrepancies.
• Coordinate stock transfers and warehouse movements.
• Ensure orders are picked, loaded and dispatched on time.
• Support KPI delivery through effective team management.
• Conduct shift briefings and communicate updates.
• Train and coach team members to improve performance.
• Ensure health and safety procedures are followed.
• Maintain housekeeping standards.
• Liaise with other departments to resolve issues.
• Provide management cover when required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Time management

Health & Safety

Tools

WMS/ERP systems

Job description

KPI Recruiting Ltd is seeking a Night Assistant Manager to support the successful running of our client's food production operation during the night shift. This is a hands-on leadership role for an experienced warehouse professional with strong people management skills.

You will lead a team of FLT Drivers and operatives, ensure safety, stock accuracy, and KPI delivery while coordinating with the Warehouse Manager. A valid Reach Truck Licence is essential for this role.