Warehouse Supervisor

ADECCO; Hythe; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor in Hythe. The role involves managing warehouse operations, ensuring safety, and facilitating freight movement. Successful candidates will have prior supervisory experience, a forklift license, and strong organizational skills. Competitive salary of £32,000 per year is offered.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Warehouse Lead/Supervisor.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the movement of freight in and around the warehouse.
• Manage the necessary documentation relating to product distribution.
• Ensure Health and Safety procedures are always followed.

Skills

Forklift licence/experience

Communication and interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Organisational abilities

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Warehouse Supervisor

Location: Hythe, Kent

Salary: 32,000

Hours: 4 on 4 off, 6am - 6pm

Our Client:

Is a leading logistics and supply chain solutions provider specialising in the import, export and distribution of goods. The company offers integrated services across warehousing, customs clearance and international transport, ensuring reliable, efficient and compliant movement of products from origin to destination.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the movement of freight in and around the warehouse.
• Manage the necessary documentation relating to product distribution.
• Ensure systems are maintained and information is stored correctly.
• Communicate with import/export/distribution teams.
• Ensure an efficient load/unload and storage operation is maintained.
• Take responsibility for all warehouse files when counting and labelling product.
• Manage the goods inward process and ensure the correct area is used for breakdown.
• Ensure pallets are labelled correctly.
• Ensure photos are taken and sent to sales and distribution of any damaged product.
• Proactively identify and resolve any shipment-related issues such as delays, damages or customs challenges.
• Load/unload drivers in a timely manner and ensure the correct paperwork is available.
• Responsible for ensuring staff on shift are accounted for.
• Responsible for delegating tasks to warehouse staff daily.
• Ensure Health and Safety procedures are always followed.
• Report all incident sand near-misses to senior management.
• Ensure the warehouse is kept clean and tidy.

Experience and skills required

• Forklift licence/experience (expired and in-house licences accepted)
• Previous experience as Warehouse Lead/Supervisor
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and strong organisational abilities
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure
• Security trained and screening (desirable not essential)

Next steps

If this sounds like the ideal position for you and you have the experience outlined above, then please apply and you will be contacted by a member of our team if your CV matches our requirements.

If you would like any further information before applying, then please call Ellie (Permanent Consultant) on (phone number removed).

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