Warehouse Supervisor

Qube Recruitment; Dartford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Qube Recruitment is seeking an experienced Warehouse Supervisor in Dartford to lead a busy warehouse team and directly operate counterbalance and bendi forklifts. The role is initially a 3‑month temporary contract with potential extension, working Monday to Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm.

Requirements include a valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence and a valid Bendi forklift licence, plus proven leadership and warehouse operations experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in a warehouse supervisor or team leader role.
• Valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence.
• Valid Bendi forklift licence.
• Experience operating a counterbalance forklift in warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and supporting the warehouse team on a day-to-day basis.
• Operating a counterbalance forklift safely and efficiently.
• Operating bendi forklifts.
• Coordinating picking, packing, goods-in and goods-out activities.
• Loading and unloading deliveries and moving stock around the warehouse.
• Ensuring orders are processed accurately and dispatched on time.
• Monitoring stock levels and maintaining inventory records.
• Ensuring health and safety procedures are followed at all times.

Skills

Leadership

Forklift operation

Communication

Health & safety

Job description

Warehouse Supervisor/Counterbalance/Bendi Forklift Driver - Dartford - £16.00ph - temp - Mon to Friday.

Location: Dartford

Pay Rate: £16.00 per hour

Contract: Temporary - 3 months, with potential to extend

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Warehouse Supervisor with a valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence to join a busy warehouse operation in Dartford. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who can lead and support a warehouse team while also getting involved in daily operations and operating a counterbalance forklift. The position is initially for 3 months, with the potential to extend for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervising and supporting the warehouse team on a day-to-day basis.
• Operating a counterbalance forklift safely and efficiently.
• Operating bendi forklifts.
• Coordinating picking, packing, goods-in and goods-out activities.
• Loading and unloading deliveries and moving stock around the warehouse.
• Ensuring orders are processed accurately and dispatched on time.
• Monitoring stock levels and maintaining accurate inventory records.
• Ensuring health and safety procedures are followed at all times.
• Motivating team members and helping achieve daily operational targets.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and efficient warehouse environment.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in a warehouse supervisory or team leader role.
• A valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence.
• A valid Bendi forklift license.
• Previous experience operating a counterbalance forklift in a warehouse environment.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Good attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• A good understanding of warehouse health and safety procedures.

What's on Offer?

• £16.00 per hour
• Monday to Friday working hours.
• 8:00am-4:00pm shift.
• Initial 3-month temporary contract, with the potential to extend.
• A hands-on role combining warehouse supervision and forklift operation.