Warehouse Shift Supervisor – Full Time –

Catering; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Catering is seeking a Warehouse Shift Supervisor in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. This permanent full-time role oversees cold store operations and drives performance, safety and team success from the floor.

You will work with your team to ensure smooth daily operations, with overtime available and clear pathways for career progression. Starting salary is £33,000 with progression to £35,000 after probation, and realistic earnings of £40,000–£45,000 per year with overtime.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in warehouse, stores or manufacturing environments.
• Strong IT skills with Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to work in a cold store environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervising cold store warehouse operations and daily workflow.
• Leading, motivating and developing warehouse staff.
• Monitoring productivity and performance metrics.
• Maintaining health and safety standards.
• Supporting stock control and inventory management.
• Using Excel and Outlook to manage reporting and communication.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

IT skills

Tools

Counterbalance Forklift Licence

Reach Truck Licence

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Warehouse Shift Supervisor – Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

Competitive Salary | Overtime Available | Career Progression | Permanent Full-Time

Are you an experienced Warehouse professional looking to take the next step into a supervisory role? We are recruiting for a Warehouse Shift Supervisor to join a busy and fast paced cold stores operation, leading warehouse activities and helping drive performance, safety and team success.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on Warehouse Shift Supervisor who enjoys leading from the front. You'll be working alongside your team on the warehouse floor, supporting daily operations, driving performance and helping the shift run smoothly. With regular overtime available and genuine opportunities for career progression, this could be the perfect next step in your warehouse leadership career!

Key Responsibilities

• Supervising cold store warehouse operations and supporting daily workflow.
• Leading, motivating and developing warehouse staff.
• Monitoring productivity and performance metrics.
• Maintaining health and safety standards.
• Supporting stock control and inventory management.
• Using Excel and Outlook to manage reporting and communication.
• Working within a cold store environment.

Experience Required

• Supervisory experience within a warehouse, stores or manufacturing environment.
• Counterbalance Forklift Licence essential.
• Reach Truck Licence desirable.
• Strong IT skills, particularly Outlook and Excel.
• Ability to work with Excel formulas and performance metrics.
• Warehouse or Manufacturing Stores experience essential.
• Comfortable working in a cold store environment.

Details & Package

• Starting base salary of £33,000 p.a.
• Increasing to £35,000 following successful probation completion.
• Realistic earnings of £40,000 to £45,000 per annum with overtime.
• Overtime opportunities available.
• Career development opportunities.
• Various Shifts:
• 10:00am to 6:30pm
• 12:00pm to 8:30pm
• 2:00pm to 10:00pm

If you're a hands-on leader with warehouse experience and a valid Counterbalance licence, and you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Salary: £33000/annum Job Type: Permanent Location: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk