Warehouse Operative

Culina; Northampton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Northampton is seeking a Supervisor to lead a shift team in a high-volume warehouse. The role involves driving productivity, training staff, and ensuring health and safety compliance. Ideal candidates will have prior experience supervising in a warehouse and strong people-management skills. Competitive salary of £28,601 plus shifts allowance, along with benefits such as life assurance and retail discounts.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary

Competitive holidays

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Experience supervising a shift in a warehouse environment.
• Knowledge of multi-client warehouse operations.
• Computer literacy and ability to follow complex instructions.

Responsibilities

• Drive the team to meet productivity and service KPIs.
• Provide training and coaching to staff.
• Ensure health and safety standards are upheld.

Skills

Team leadership

Training and coaching

Health and safety compliance

Problem-solving

Adaptability

People management

Job description

Job Overview

Lead the shift team as a Supervisor in a high‑volume multi‑client warehouse environment at iForce – part of the Culina Group. This full‑time, permanent role runs Monday‑Friday 14:00‑22:00 with a base salary of £28,601 + £5,720 shift allowance.

Responsibilities

• Drive the team to hit productivity and service KPI targets.
• Provide training and coaching to new and existing staff to maintain quality and efficiency.
• Support the Shift Supervisor with receipt, pallet build, put‑away, dispatch and return processing.
• Ensure health and safety standards and stock integrity are upheld.
• Plan and monitor staff levels to meet operational efficiency.
• Motivate and manage the shift team; lead by example, promote team spirit.
• Monitor the work environment, identify bottlenecks and adjust workforce as needed.

Qualifications & Experience

• Prior experience supervising a shift or leading a team in a warehouse.
• Knowledge of multi‑client warehouse operations and client requirements.
• Process‑oriented, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Strong people‑management skills; able to inspire and develop staff.
• Computer literate and able to follow complex instructions.
• Adaptable, responsive to change and able to manage workflow.

Benefits

• Competitive basic salary
• Competitive holidays
• Life assurance
• Pension scheme
• Retail discounts