Warehouse Shift Supervisor

The Best Connection Group Limited; Lympne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Lympne is looking for a dedicated Shift Supervisor to oversee a warehouse team. The role involves managing daily operations and ensuring safety and productivity. Ideal candidates will have a valid forklift license and previous leadership experience in a logistics environment. Competitive pay and opportunities for career progression available.

Benefits

Opportunities for progression

Paid weekly in arrears

Flexible shift patterns

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid forklift license (Counterbalance or Reach).
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience in a warehouse/logistics environment preferred.
• Ability to manage people effectively and lead by example.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Flexible to work across variable shifts, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a warehouse team during your assigned shift.
• Ensure smooth running of daily operations.
• Oversee safe working practices and productivity.
• Assist with warehouse duties as required.
• Coordinate staff breaks to maintain operational cover.
• Report directly to the Warehouse Management Team.

Skills

Forklift operation

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Tools

Forklift

Job description

We are looking for a reliable and motivated Shift Supervisor to join a busy warehouse operation at Lympne Industrial Park. This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a key leadership role within a fast-paced logistics environment.

What We Offer:

• Basic Pay: £13.74 per hour
• Overtime Rate: £18.33 per hour (time + 1/3)
• Paid weekly in arrears
• Opportunities for progression and long-term career development

Working Hours:

Variable Shifts (35 hours per week)

Shift Patterns:

• Shift 1:
  • Sun: Rest
  • Mon: 16:00-02:00
  • Tues: 16:00-02:00
  • Wed: Rest
  • Thurs: Rest
  • Fri: 06:00-16:00
  • Sat: 06:00-16:00
• Shift 2:
  • Sun: 06:00-16:00
  • Mon: Rest
  • Tues: Rest
  • Wed: 16:00-02:00
  • Thurs: 16:00-02:00
  • Fri: 16:00-02:00
  • Sat: Rest
• Shift 3:
  • Sun: Rest
  • Mon: 06:00-16:00
  • Tues: 06:00-16:00
  • Wed: 06:00-16:00
  • Thurs: 06:00-16:00
  • Fri: Rest
  • Sat: Rest

Each shift includes:

• One and a quarter hour unpaid rest break during the middle two hours of the shift
• Two tea breaks of 15 minutes each

The Role:

• Supervise a warehouse team during your assigned shift
• Ensure smooth running of daily operations
• Oversee safe working practices and productivity
• Operate forklifts and assist with warehouse duties as required
• Coordinate staff breaks to maintain operational cover
• Report directly to the Warehouse Management Team

Requirements:

• Must hold a valid forklift license (Counterbalance or Reach)
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience in a warehouse/logistics environment preferred
• Ability to manage people effectively and lead by example
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Flexible to work across variable shifts, including nights and weekends