Warehouse Supervisor

American President Lines; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Holiday buy scheme

Pension

Life assurance

Employee benefits platform

Job summary

CEVA Logistics is seeking a proactive Warehouse Supervisor to join our Air Freight operations at the Hounslow site. You will lead and motivate a warehouse team, ensuring daily operations run smoothly and that improvements are implemented to maintain safe, efficient and compliant performance.

The role operates on a 4 on/4 off, 18:00–06:00 shift. You should have proven warehouse experience, strong communication skills, and a valid MHE licence to oversee receipt and dispatch of freight and maintain

Qualifications

• Proven experience in warehouse operations.
• Team Leader or Supervisor experience desirable.
• Excellent communication skills under pressure.
• Strong understanding of health and safety and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the warehouse operatives to ensure safe, efficient operations.
• Manage the in-transit warehouse system and oversee receipt and dispatch of freight.
• Monitor KPIs, resolve day-to-day issues and ensure SOPs and training requirements are followed.
• Support the Warehouse Manager with growth plans and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Team leadership

Communication skills

Health & safety compliance

Tools

MHE licence

Job description

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London Heathrow, GB

Warehouse Supervisor

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in 170+ countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500 sites, we are proud to be a Top 5 global 3PL.

We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.

At CEVA Logistics, weRise inMotion. Your career is always on the move,growingas fast and as far as your ambition takes you. Join a global team ofnearly 200nationalities, shaping the future of global trade, moving essential goods, forging new paths, and pushing boundaries to serve an ever-changing world. The pace is fast, the challenges are real, but the rewards are greater: growth, purpose, and the chance to make a meaningful impact. This is more than a job.It’sa journey on which you rise.

THE ROLE

We have an exciting opportunity for a proactive Warehouse Supervisor to join our Air Freight team, working at one of our busiest locations in Hounslow. You will lead and motivate the warehouse team, ensuring daily operations run smoothly and supporting the manager with employee performance and implementing process improvements.

This is a 4 on/4off, 18:00 - 06:00 shift pattern.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

Reporting to the Warehouse Manager, you will take a key role in leading, motivating and supporting a team of warehouse operatives, creating a positive working environment where people feel supported, engaged and able to perform at their best. You’ll take a hands-on role in the day-to-day leadership of the warehouse operation, ensuring activities are carried out safely, efficiently and to a consistently high standard, while supporting the wellbeing, development and performance of your team. You will drive efficiencies and continuous improvement, working closely with the wider operation to identify opportunities, develop practical solutions and ensure the warehouse remains operationally viable and commercially competitive. You will also support the Warehouse Manager with the development and growth of the operation, contributing to account plans, joint business plans and opportunities for organic growth.

A key part of the role will be managing the in-transit warehouse system, creating documentation, completing scanning activities and overseeing the accurate receipt and dispatch of freight. You’ll monitor performance against KPIs, resolve day-to-day issues and ensure colleagues follow the required SOPs, work instructions and mandatory training requirements. You will also have overall responsibility for maintaining high standards of Health, Safety, Compliance and Environmental practices, while working with the wider operation to identify opportunities, tailor solutions and deliver a warehouse service that is both operationally effective and commercially attractive.

Due to site and customer requirements, candidates must have been a resident in the UK for the past 5 years.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Our ideal candidate will have proven experience in warehouse operations, ideally within an air freight or logistics environment. Previous experience as a Team Leader or Supervisor would be desirable. You’ll have excellent communication skills, a proactive approach and the ability to remain effective and deliver results under pressure. You’ll also have a good working knowledge of warehouse systems, scanners and documentation processes, alongside a strong understanding of health and safety and compliance requirements. A valid MHE licence is also essential for the role.

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?

With a genuine culture of reward and recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package that includes competitive salary, annual leave entitlement with a fantastic holiday buy scheme, pension and life assurance along with access to an employee benefits platform that offers money off vouchers for a diverse range of retail, travel and hospitality brands.

ABOUT TOMORROW

We value your professional and personal growth. That’s why we share plenty of career opportunities for you to thrive within CEVA. Join CEVA for a challenging career.

CEVA Logistics UK&I is committed to attracting, acquiring and retaining the best possible candidates in an equal and inclusive way that is consistent with employment legislation and best practice. We aim to select the best available person for every vacancy irrespective of age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, political beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment and marital or civil partnership status.
Please note that candidates will be subject to the necessary right to work checks for the UK and Ireland. IND2