Warehouse Supervisor

W Talent; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical cover

Life assurance (4x salary)

Job summary

W Talent is partnering with a growing organisation in Barnsley to recruit a Warehouse Supervisor. This role supports the Warehouse Manager, supervises a team of operatives, and ensures safe, accurate handling of goods from receipt through to dispatch.

You will lead by example, maintain high standards, and contribute to continuous improvement in warehouse processes, while prioritising safety and teamwork within a busy distribution environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a warehouse/logistics environment, ideally in a supervisory or team leader role.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, guide, and manage a team effectively.
• Hands-on approach with a willingness to work alongside the team during peaks or busy periods.
• Solid understanding of warehouse processes: goods-in, storage, picking, packing, dispatch.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety practices within a warehouse environment.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Confident using IT systems, including Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Ability to prioritise workload and adapt to shifting operational demands.
• Experience in a technical or engineering-related product environment (e.g. heating, cooling, renewable energy, or electrical equipment).
• Health & Safety qualification (IOSH or NEBOSH preferred).
• Forklift licence or experience operating material handling equipment (MHE).

Responsibilities

• Support the Warehouse Manager in leading day-to-day warehouse operations.
• Supervise a team of warehouse operatives.
• Ensure safe, accurate, and efficient handling of goods from receipt to dispatch.
• Maintain high operational standards and a hands-on approach with the team during peaks.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

WMS proficiency

Health & safety

IT systems

Forklift experience

Operational planning

Communication

Experience in warehouse/logistics

Prioritising workload

Education

IOSH/NEBOSH qualification

Tools

WMS

MHE equipment handling

Job description

Warehouse Supervisor - Barnsley

W Talent is delighted to be partnering with a growing organisation operating within the home services and installation sector, delivering high-quality solutions to customers across the UK. The organisation is built on strong teamwork, innovation, and a commitment to exceptional customer service.

They offer a collaborative working environment where employees are encouraged to develop their skills, contribute ideas, and progress their careers. By combining technology, operational excellence, and customer-focused solutions, the business strives to deliver outstanding experiences for both customers and colleagues.

You will support the Warehouse Manager in leading day-to-day warehouse operations, supervising a team of warehouse operatives, and ensuring the safe, accurate, and efficient handling of goods from receipt through to dispatch. The role is responsible for maintaining high operational standards while taking a hands‑on approach and working alongside the team when required.

Key Requirements

• Experience in a warehouse, logistics, or distribution environment, ideally in a supervisory or team leader role
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, guide, and manage a team effectively
• Hands-on approach with a willingness to work alongside the team during operational peaks or when required
• Solid understanding of warehouse processes, including goods-in, storage, picking, packing, and dispatch
• Strong knowledge of health & safety practices within a warehouse environment
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Confident using IT systems, including Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
• Ability to prioritise workload and adapt to changing operational demands
• Experience in a technical or engineering-related product environment (e.g. heating, cooling, renewable energy, or electrical equipment)
• Health & Safety qualification (IOSH or NEBOSH preferred)
• Forklift licence or experience operating material handling equipment (MHE)

Salary & Benefits

• Rotating shift pattern (6:00am - 10:00pm coverage)
• Competitive salary of £35,000 per annum
• Private medical cover
• Life assurance (4x salary)