Warehouse Supervisor

Rhenus Logistics; Corby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Bike

Continuous Training

Exclusive Discounts

Free Parking

Health & Sports support

Holiday Bonus

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Corby seeks a Warehouse Supervisor to oversee shift operations and ensure adherence to procedural standards. This role involves managing team performance, maintaining databases, and conducting interviews in compliance with company policies. The ideal candidate has prior warehouse experience, excellent communication skills, and a good standard of education. Training will be provided as needed. Join us and play a key role in fulfilling customer orders effectively.

Qualifications

• Over 18 years old due to shift work and MHE.
• Previous Warehouse experience as a team leader or supervisor.
• Excellent English reading and writing skills.
• Current MHE license preferred (training available).

Responsibilities

• Organise and take responsibility for running the shift.
• Maintain relevant databases.
• Conduct probationary reviews and disciplinary interviews.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Communication skills

Numeracy skills

Detail-oriented

Basic Excel knowledge

Basic Manual handling training

Basic First Aid

Education

GCSE or equivalent

Tools

WMS systems

Job description

Benefits

• Company Bike – Cycle to Work Scheme – Improve your health and save money with a bike purchase through our salary sacrifice cycle-to-work scheme.
• Continuous Training – Continuous training: Develop your skills and expand your expertise with our professional training programs.
• Exclusive Discounts – Access to our discount portal to save money on your everyday spending.
• Free Parking – Free on-site parking – For convenience and peace of mind.
• Health & Sports – Employee Assistance Programme - providing 24/7 confidential support for any mental, physical, financial, or personal challenges. It includes a hotline, personalised counselling, and a wealth of online resources to help you navigate life's ups and downs.
• Holiday Bonus – Enhanced holiday entitlement with the ability to flex your holiday entitlement further with our buy and sell scheme.

Job Description

What you can expect

We are looking for Warehouse Supervisor to join our team and support operations at our Corby Distribution Centre. The role reports to the Warehouse Manager and will work as part of our Warehouse team to help fulfil customer orders. Working 37.5 hours per week over various shift patterns.

At Rhenus, we believe everyone plays a crucial role. Whether you’re driving a truck, managing inventory or handling customer enquiries, your actions drive our success. We value practical solutions and quick decisions, empowering you to take ownership and make a difference.

Recognised as a top employer, and united by a common goal, we are committed to fostering a workplace culture that encourages entrepreneurial spirit and continued growth and excellence.

The future isn’t just built by the company – it’s shaped by each of us, working together. Join our Rhenus community to make an impact and grow alongside a team of passionate people who are dedicated to making a difference. #empoweredbyyou

What you bring

Main Duties

• To organise and take responsibility for the running of the shift on a weekly /monthly basis and liaise with manager on staffing, holiday and training requirements
• To maintain all relevant databases.
• To conduct back to work interviews and staff disciplinaries following the company process.
• To complete all probationary paperwork for new starters and conduct annual reviews on all staff.
• Communicate with the shift Management team.
• To ensure that all warehouse staff are following the correct procedures.
• Conform and ensure all applicable Standard Operating Procedures for operating practices are being adhered to.
• Conform and ensure all Company policies regarding EHS, Quality, and G.W.P are being adhered to and lead by example.
• Attend regular communication/awareness and training sessions, either given by your line manager or via other presentations.
• Ensure that all warehouse operators are completing tasks within the Warehouse to fulfil the receipt and preparation of orders which are destined for customers are within the pre-set standards.
• In order to complete these tasks training will be provided in any (or all) of the areas listed below.
• If any specific manual handling equipment is required for the task training will be provided.

Skills & Experiences

• Over 18 years old (due to shift work and MHE).
• Previous Warehouse experience with responsibility as a team leader / supervisor
• Good all round communication and numeracy skills.
• Excellent working knowledge of English (both reading and writing).
• Good eye for detail.
• Where applicable hold a current MHE license necessary for the task (training will be given).
• 3PL background.
• Basic first aid.
• Basic Manual handling / Fire Marshal training
• Good understanding of excel and word and WMS systems

Qualifications

• A good general standard of education (GCSE or equivalent) is required
• Ability to operative MHE (not essential, as training will be provided where this is essential to the role)