Warehouse Shift Manager

10 Recruitment Ltd; Heckmondwike; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in England is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to oversee operations and ensure efficiency in goods handling. This permanent, full-time role offers alternating shifts and requires strong leadership and organisational skills. Candidates should have prior supervisory experience, be familiar with warehouse processes, and hold a valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence. The position provides opportunities for long-term progression and direct involvement in improving warehouse standards.

Benefits

Permanent, secure role

Supportive management team

Opportunity for long-term progression

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a warehouse supervisory or management role.
• Strong knowledge of goods in / goods out operations.
• Experience overseeing loading activities and yard operations.
• Familiarity with warehouse management systems.
• Good IT skills (Sage and Microsoft packages preferred).
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Confident written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, organising, and controlling warehouse operations.
• Set up and structure daily shifts to meet operational requirements.
• Lead daily team talks with warehouse supervisors and operatives.
• Ensure daily FLT first-use check sheets are completed.
• Promote and maintain a safe, compliant working environment.

Skills

Warehouse supervisory experience

Knowledge of goods in/out operations

Overseeing loading activities

Familiarity with warehouse management systems

Good IT skills

Strong organizational skills

Confident communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Proven leadership skills

Education

Valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence

Tools

Sage

Microsoft packages

Job description

Warehouse Supervisor / Warehouse Team Leader

Are you an experienced warehouse professional looking for a hands‑on supervisory role where you can help shape structure, improve processes, and support a busy logistics operation?

📍 Location: Bradford

💷 Salary: £30,000 per year

⏰ Hours: Permanent | Full‑Time | Alternating shifts (6am–2pm / 2pm–10pm)

📅 Start Date: ASAP

🎁 Benefits

• Permanent, secure role
• Alternating early and late shifts
• Supportive management and leadership team
• Opportunity to influence warehouse processes and standards
• Long‑term progression potential

⭐ Introduction

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well‑established business in a Warehouse Supervisor / Team Leader role, supporting the Warehouse Manager with the day‑to‑day planning, organisation, and control of warehouse operations.

The role is hands‑on, operational, and people‑focused, ideal for someone who enjoys being present on the shop floor, leading teams by example, and driving efficiency, safety, and accuracy across goods in, goods out, and yard activities.

If you’re a confident warehouse professional with leadership experience and a valid counterbalance FLT licence, this role offers stability, responsibility, and the chance to make a real impact.

🔧 Key Responsibilities

• Warehouse Operations
  • Assist in planning, organising, and controlling warehouse operations
  • Set up and structure daily shifts to meet operational requirements
  • Lead daily team talks with warehouse supervisors and operatives
  • Check stock availability against orders and production requirements
  • Investigate loading errors, damages, shortages, and discrepancies
  • Update logistics and customer service teams on any issues
  • Assist in resolving invoice irregularities
  • Communicate regularly with production and logistics teams to maximise efficiency
  • Support yard management and traffic control alongside the logistics team
  • Monitor staff attendance, timekeeping, and clocking‑in / out
• Health, Safety & Compliance
  • Ensure daily FLT first‑use check sheets are completed
  • Confirm all staff are wearing appropriate PPE
  • Carry out regular checks to ensure walkways are clear and safe
  • Report near misses and accidents and complete associated documentation
  • Promote and maintain a safe, compliant working environment
• People Management, Quality & Continuous Improvement
  • Support disciplinary processes and workplace investigations when required
  • Contribute to quality, environmental, and ISO accreditation requirements
  • Identify opportunities to improve warehouse processes, layout, and efficiency
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives across warehouse operations
  • Undertake any additional tasks that improve warehouse performance

🧠 Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a warehouse supervisory or management role
• Strong knowledge of goods in / goods out operations
• Experience overseeing loading activities and yard operations
• Familiarity with warehouse management systems
• Good IT skills (Sage and Microsoft packages preferred)
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities
• Confident written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide teams

🎓 Qualifications

• Valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence (essential)

🚀 How to Apply

10 Recruitment are delighted to be supporting our client with this vacancy and are shortlisting immediately. Please apply today to avoid missing out.

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