Warehouse Supervisor

WR Logistics; Coryton; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics firm is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor at the Stanford-le-Hope site. The role involves overseeing warehouse operations, ensuring the team efficiently handles and dispatches goods while adhering to health and safety regulations. Ideal candidates should have experience in logistics management and strong communication skills. Competitive salary of £37,500 offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing warehouse teams in a logistics environment.
• Familiarity with health and safety standards.
• Ability to meet performance targets independently.

Responsibilities

• Supervise teams for efficient handling and dispatch of goods.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Monitor KPI targets for operations.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem-solving abilities

Attention to detail

Independent and collaborative work

Results-oriented attitude

Professionalism and discretion

Tools

Pallet trucks

Forklifts

Job description

Overview

Warehouse Supervisor - DP World Contract Logistics

Location: Stanford-le-Hope, Essex

Hours: 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday (including 1 Saturday every 3 weeks, rotating shifts between 6am-10pm)

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £37,500

WR Logistics is partnering exclusively with DP World on this recruitment drive, managing the search for a skilled Warehouse Supervisor at the Stanford-le-Hope site. As the appointed recruitment partner, we are your point of contact for this exciting opportunity and will support candidates throughout the application process.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Warehouse Supervisor to join DP World Contract Logistics in Stanford-le-Hope. This key role ensures smooth warehouse operations from receipt to delivery while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and customer satisfaction. You will lead and motivate a team, manage resources, and drive continuous improvement across the operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise warehouse teams to ensure accurate and timely handling, picking, and dispatch of goods.
• Ensure all warehouse operations comply with health and safety standards.
• Identify and escalate potential quality issues, including hygiene and damage concerns.
• Lead operational functions, making strong decisions to deliver efficient service.
• Motivate and develop team members through coaching and performance management.
• Monitor and manage KPI targets to ensure cost-effective and service-focused operations.

Experience

• Operating warehouse equipment such as pallet trucks and forklifts.
• Familiarity with warehouse systems and ability to quickly learn new tools.
• Knowledge of safe systems of work and health & safety procedures.
• Experience in meeting performance targets independently.
• Conducting disciplinaries and managing absence reporting.
• Background in quality and resource management.

Skills

• Strong communication—clear, confident, and tactful at all levels.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Results-oriented with a proactive, can-do attitude.
• Professionalism and discretion in handling sensitive information.

Why DP World

DP World offers exciting and challenging roles in a growing international organisation, with a focus on personal growth, career development, and an inclusive workplace. Through our exclusive partnership, WR Logistics ensures you get dedicated support throughout the application process and guidance every step of the way.

Join Us

If you're passionate about warehouse operations, leadership, and logistics, and want to be part of a forward-thinking, global organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now through WR Logistics for this exclusive opportunity.

WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit UK wide for permanent and contract jobs.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy