Warehouse Supervisor

Dovetail HRS; Alton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

Job summary

Dovetail HRS is seeking an experienced Warehouse Supervisor to lead a busy warehouse operation. You will motivate a team, manage workload allocations and ensure safety standards are maintained to meet daily targets.

The role offers a permanent, full-time position with a 37.5-hour week and a discretionary annual bonus. You will work under the Warehouse Shift Manager and be a key person in maintaining efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising a warehouse or distribution team.
• Strong people management and development skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Good IT literacy and computer skills.
• Hands-on leadership with attention to detail.
• Solid knowledge of warehouse Health & Safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and support a warehouse team to achieve daily operational targets.
• Allocate workloads to ensure tasks meet deadlines.
• Monitor productivity and performance.
• Manage attendance, timekeeping, return-to-work interviews.
• Conduct investigations and disciplinary meetings.
• Work with the Warehouse Shift Manager for effective communication.
• Promote and maintain Health & Safety standards.
• Identify training and development needs within the team.
• Act as deputy for the Shift Manager during periods of absence.
• Spend the majority of the shift leading by example on the warehouse floor.

Skills

People management

Communication

Organisational skills

Health & Safety

IT literacy

Leadership

Attention to detail

Job description

Warehouse Supervisor

Permament

£35000

Are you an experienced Warehouse Team Leader or Supervisor looking for your next challenge?

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Warehouse Supervisor to join their busy logistics operation. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established business where you'll play a key role in leading a team, maintaining high operational standards, and supporting the day‑to‑day running of the warehouse.

Working closely with the Warehouse Shift Manager, you'll be responsible for motivating your team, ensuring productivity targets are met, and promoting a safe and efficient working environment.

Shift Pattern

This role operates on a fortnightly rotating shift pattern:

• Early Shift: Monday to Friday, 6:00am - 2:00pm
• Late Shift: Monday to Thursday, 2:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday 11:00am - 7:00pm

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and support a warehouse team to achieve daily operational targets.
• Allocate workloads to ensure all tasks are completed within agreed timescales.
• Monitor productivity and performance, ensuring high standards are maintained.
• Manage attendance, timekeeping, return-to-work interviews and other people-related processes.
• Conduct investigations and disciplinary meetings where required.
• Work closely with the Warehouse Shift Manager to ensure effective communication across the operation.
• Promote and maintain excellent Health & Safety standards.
• Identify training and development needs within the team.
• Act as deputy for the Shift Manager during periods of absence.
• Spend the majority of your shift leading by example on the warehouse floor.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience supervising or leading a team within a warehouse, logistics or distribution environment.
• Strong people management skills, including experience with performance management and employee development.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to work under pressure in a fast‑paced environment.
• Good IT and computer literacy.
• A proactive, hands‑on leadership style with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety within a warehouse environment.

What’s on Offer?

• Annual discretionary company bonus
• Full-time, permanent position
• 37.5 hours per week
• Supportive working environment with opportunities for ongoing development

If you're a motivated warehouse professional with a passion for leading teams and driving operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.