Steel Warehouse Supervisor

Hannon Transport; Clady; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company in Northern Ireland is seeking an experienced Steel Warehouse Supervisor to oversee warehouse and yard operations. You will lead a team to ensure safe handling and dispatch of steel products. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in managing warehouse activities and a strong knowledge of health and safety regulations. This position offers an opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art facility.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in a steel stockholding, fabrication, or heavy industrial warehouse environment.
• Previous experience in a supervisory or team leader role.
• Proficient in safe operation of overhead cranes and forklifts (valid tickets preferred).
• Strong understanding of health & safety regulations and lifting operations (LOLER/PUWER awareness).

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily yard and warehouse activities for safe and efficient operations.
• Plan and allocate work to meet delivery schedules and production deadlines.
• Oversee order picking, stock movements, and ensure timely dispatch.
• Conduct daily safety checks on equipment and promote safety culture.

Skills

Minimum 3 years experience in warehouse environment

Supervisory or team leader experience

Proficient in safe operation of overhead cranes and forklifts

Understanding of health & safety regulations

Ability to read and interpret steel orders and documentation

IOSH Managing Safely qualification

Experience in lean warehouse operations

Education

IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent safety qualification

Job description

We are a leading steel stockholder supplying structural steel, plate, and related products across Northern Ireland and the UK. We are seeking an experienced Steel Warehouse Supervisor to oversee day‑to‑day warehouse and yard operations. The successful candidate will lead a team of steel handlers and machine operators to ensure safe, efficient handling, storage, and dispatch of steel products while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily yard and warehouse activities, ensuring all steel handling, loading, and unloading operations are completed safely and efficiently.
• Plan and allocate work to steel handlers, forklift and crane operators to meet delivery schedules and production deadlines.
• Oversee order picking, cutting list preparation, and stock movements to ensure accuracy and timely dispatch.
• Coordinate with transport and sales departments to prioritise customer orders and deliveries.
• Ensure all materials are stored in designated areas and that stock is well organised and traceable.
• Health, Safety & Compliance.
• Lead by example in promoting a strong safety culture across the team.
• Conduct and document daily safety checks on cranes, forklifts, and lifting equipment.
• Ensure team adherence to company safety policies, PPE requirements, and manual handling procedures.
• Report and investigate near‑misses, incidents, and unsafe conditions promptly.
• Motivate, train, and mentor warehouse staff to develop their skills and maintain high performance standards.
• Conduct toolbox talks, safety briefings, and performance reviews.
• Manage attendance, discipline, and workload planning within the team.
• Ensure all materials are handled carefully to prevent damage and maintain product quality.
• Check and sign off delivery notes, dispatch paperwork, and stock records.
• Support stock control activities including stock counts, reconciliations, and inventory accuracy.
• Liaise with the Operations Manager on process improvements and resource requirements.

Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in a steel stockholding, fabrication, or heavy industrial warehouse environment.
• Previous experience in a supervisory or team leader role.
• Proficient in safe operation of overhead cranes and forklifts (valid tickets preferred).
• Strong understanding of health & safety regulations and lifting operations (LOLER/PUWER awareness).
• Ability to read and interpret steel orders, cutting lists, and delivery documentation.
• IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent safety qualification.
• Experience in lean warehouse operations or continuous improvement initiatives.

Further Information

Department: Warehouse & Yard Operations – Hannon Steel. Reports To: Works Manager / Operations Manager. Location: Templepatrick – from January moving to a new purpose‑built, state‑of‑the‑art facility in Nutts corner. Typical hours: Monday to Thursday 4 pm to 1 am; Friday 3 pm to 11 pm. Occasional overtime as required to meet customer demand.