Warehouse Supervisor

Adecco Portugal; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco Group UK & Ireland is seeking a proactive Warehouse Supervisor for a busy Basingstoke-based operation. You will lead a small warehouse team, oversee stock control, and ensure timely receipt, storage and dispatch of goods.

The role requires hands-on leadership, good communication skills, and experience with stock-tracking systems. A UK driving licence and forklift experience are advantageous. This is a permanent, on-site position supporting a growing manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and developing a warehouse team.
• Strong people and performance management skills.
• Ability to set clear objectives and maintain high standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good computer and numerical skills.
• Experience using an MRP or stock-tracking system.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience with reach or counterbalance forklifts is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train and allocate daily tasks to the warehouse team.
• Manage stock through routine and annual stock counts, labelling and system updates.
• Oversee the receipt, inspection, storage and dispatch of goods.
• Ensure stock is correctly labelled and stored in allocated locations.
• Maintain a tidy, organised and efficient warehouse environment.
• Work closely with Production to ensure materials are picked and available on time.
• Oversee the packing of goods for despatch and arrange outbound transport.
• Support with the loading of outbound deliveries.
• Identify opportunities to improve warehouse processes and procedures.
• Implement improvements and industry best practice where appropriate.
• Ensure Health, Safety and Environmental procedures are understood and followed by the team.
• Provide leadership and support to the warehouse team and lead by example.
• Assist with other duties as required.

Skills

Warehouse leadership

People management

Communication

Numerical skills

MRP/stock system

UK driving licence

Forklift experience

Tools

MRP/stock-tracking system

Job description

Warehouse Supervisor

Location: Basingstoke

Job Type: Permanent

Are you an experienced Warehouse Supervisor looking for a hands-on opportunity within a busy and growing business?

Our client is a growing Basingstoke-based manufacturing and assembly business and is looking for an experienced Warehouse Supervisor to take responsibility for the day-to-day operation of their warehouse and lead a small team.

The Role

Reporting to the Operations Director, you will oversee the smooth running of the warehouse, ensuring stock is accurately managed and goods are received, stored and dispatched efficiently.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supervising, training and allocating daily tasks to the warehouse team.
• Managing stock through routine and annual stock counts, labelling and system updates.
• Overseeing the receipt, inspection, storage and dispatch of goods.
• Ensuring stock is correctly labelled and stored in allocated locations.
• Maintaining a tidy, organised and efficient warehouse environment.
• Working closely with Production to ensure materials are picked and available on time.
• Overseeing the packing of goods for despatch and arranging outbound transport.
• Supporting with the loading of outbound deliveries.
• Identifying opportunities to improve warehouse processes and procedures.
• Implementing improvements and industry best practice where appropriate.
• Ensuring Health, Safety and Environmental procedures are understood and followed by the team.
• Providing leadership and support to the warehouse team and leading by example.
• Assisting with other duties as required.

About You

• Experience leading, motivating and developing a warehouse team.
• Strong people and performance management skills.
• The ability to set clear objectives and maintain high standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good computer and numerical skills.
• Experience using an MRP or stock-tracking system.
• A full, valid UK driving licence.
• Previous experience using either reach or counterbalance forklifts (Desirable but not essential)

This is an opportunity to join a growing business in Basingstoke and take ownership of the day-to-day warehouse operation within a small team.

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