Warehouse Supervisor

UBT; Andover; Vor Ort; GBP 35.000 - 40.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Discretionary profit share

31 days annual holiday

Volunteer days

Private healthcare

Company pension

Employee assistance programme

Sick pay

Free on-site parking

Tea, coffee and snacks

Friday team lunches

Zusammenfassung

UBT is seeking an experienced Warehouse Supervisor in Andover to lead a busy warehouse and a small driver team. You will be hands-on with picking, packing, loading orders and operating forklifts, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.

You will plan routes, manage stock and despatch, and oversee fleet maintenance to keep deliveries on schedule. A proactive, leadership-focused candidate will thrive here.

Qualifikationen

• Experience supervising or managing a warehouse operation.
• Proven experience operating counterbalance and reach forklifts.
• Understanding of warehouse processes and stock control.
• Experience supervising drivers and coordinating deliveries.
• Experience managing company vehicles and maintenance.

Aufgaben

• Oversee day-to-day running of the warehouse.
• Lead a team of three delivery drivers.
• Pick, prepare and load orders for delivery.
• Plan delivery schedules and routes to ensure on-time deliveries.
• Manage stock, goods-in, storage and despatch.
• Ensure fleet maintenance and vehicle inspections.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Forklift operation

Stock control

Delivery coordination

Problem solving

Tools

Counterbalance forklift

Reach forklift

Jobbeschreibung

Location: Andover, Hampshire

Salary: £35,000-£40,000 per annum

Hours: Monday-Friday, full-time

Contract: Permanent

Hands-on, organised and ready to take the lead?

We are recruiting an experienced, proactive Warehouse Supervisor to take responsibility for the day-to-day running of a busy warehouse operation, leading a team of three delivery drivers and ensuring warehouse and fleet operations run smoothly and efficiently.

This is a hands-on role, not just a desk-based supervisory position. You'll be actively involved in picking, preparing and loading orders, operating forklift trucks, organising deliveries and making sure the team and vehicles are ready for the day ahead.

If you're someone who takes pride in a well-run warehouse, leads by example and enjoys being involved in all aspects of the operation, we'd love to hear from you.

About The Business

Our client is an established, family-owned business with over 45 years of experience creating inspiring education and working environments.

They are proud of their friendly, supportive culture and commitment to investing in their people. As a certified Investors in People organisation, they believe great people make a great business. With a close-knit team of around 37, teamwork and supporting one another really matter.

What You'll Be Doing

• Taking responsibility for the day-to-day running and organisation of the warehouse


• Hands-on picking, preparing, checking and loading customer orders for delivery


• Operating counterbalance and reach forklift trucks safely and efficiently


• Supervising, coordinating and supporting a team of three delivery drivers


• Planning delivery schedules and routes, ensuring orders are delivered accurately and on time


• Managing stock levels, goods-in, storage and despatch


• Managing the company fleet, including vehicle servicing, MOTs, maintenance, breakdowns, repairs and vehicle inspections


• Ensuring vehicles are roadworthy, compliant and ready for use


• Maintaining high standards of warehouse health and safety


• Identifying ways to improve efficiency, organisation and service delivery

Requirements

You'll be a practical, hands-on warehouse professional with previous supervisory experience and the confidence to lead from the front.

Ideally, you'll have:

• Previous experience supervising or managing a warehouse operation


• Proven experience operating both counterbalance and reach forklift trucks


• A good understanding of warehouse processes, stock control and inventory management


• Experience supervising drivers and coordinating deliveries


• Experience managing company vehicles, including servicing, maintenance and breakdowns


• Good organisational and problem-solving skills


• A positive, flexible approach and the ability to work well under pressure

Essential requirements

• Full, valid UK driving licence


• Practical experience using counterbalance and reach forklift trucks. Relevant current licences are preferred


• A willingness to undertake a physically active, hands-on role

Benefits

Alongside a competitive salary of £35,000-£40,000, our client offers:

• Discretionary profit share bonus scheme


• 31 days' annual holiday (including bank holidays)


• Two additional paid volunteering days


• Private healthcare


• Company pension


• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme


• Sick pay


• Free on-site parking


• Complimentary tea, coffee and snacks


• Friday team lunches!

Ready for your next move?

If you're an experienced warehouse professional who enjoys getting stuck in, leading a team and taking ownership, this is a great opportunity to join a friendly, established family business where your contribution will be valued.