Warehouse Supervisor

Strong Recruitment Group Limited; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Strong Recruitment Group Limited is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to oversee daily warehouse operations in Peterborough. You will supervise the warehouse team to ensure goods are received, stored, picked, packed and dispatched efficiently, while maintaining accurate stock records and supporting productivity targets.

The role requires forklift and reach truck licences (external), prior warehouse leadership experience, and proficiency with WMS and Excel.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse operations; supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of inventory management systems and WMS.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the daily work of warehouse staff.
• Support the receipt, storage, picking, packing and dispatch of goods.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through regular stock counts and reconciliations.
• Monitor warehouse performance and productivity against targets.
• Ensure employees follow health and safety requirements and procedures.
• Train, coach and support team members and contribute to performance reviews.
• Allocate work and staff to meet operational requirements.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare operational reports.
• Work with managers to support timely order fulfilment.
• Ensure warehouse equipment is maintained and operated safely.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory control

Clear communication

Planning and organisation

Time management

Problem solving

Health and safety

Tools

WMS

Excel

Job description

Warehouse Supervisor

Salary: £35,000-£38,000 per annum

Location: Peterborough

Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00-17:00, with a one-hour unpaid lunch break

Reports to: Warehouse Manager and/or Operations Manager

Job Summary

The Warehouse Supervisor will oversee day-to-day warehouse operations and supervise the warehouse team to ensure goods are received, stored, picked, packed and dispatched efficiently. The role is responsible for maintaining accurate stock records, supporting productivity targets and ensuring that health and safety standards are followed.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the daily work of warehouse staff.
• Support the receipt, storage, picking, packing and dispatch of goods.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through regular stock counts and reconciliations.
• Monitor warehouse performance and productivity against operational targets.
• Ensure employees follow health and safety requirements and company procedures.
• Train, coach and support team members, and contribute to performance reviews.
• Allocate work and organise staffing to meet operational requirements.
• Maintain accurate warehouse records and prepare operational reports.
• Work with the Warehouse Manager, Operations Manager and senior management to support timely order fulfilment.
• Ensure warehouse equipment is maintained and operated safely.

Essential Qualifications

• External Counterbalance forklift truck licence. Internal licences are not accepted.
• External Reach Truck licence. Internal licences are not accepted.

Experience and Knowledge

• Experience in warehouse operations; previous supervisory experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of inventory management systems and warehouse management software (WMS).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Skills and Attributes

• Leadership and team management.
• Inventory control and attention to detail.
• Clear communication and strong interpersonal skills.
• Planning, organisation and time management.
• Problem-solving and sound decision-making.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong awareness of health and safety.

Working Environment

The role is based in a warehouse and involves standing and walking for extended periods, lifting, and operating warehouse equipment. The normal working pattern is Monday to Friday, 08:00-17:00. Additional hours may occasionally be required to meet business needs.