Warehouse Supervisor

Imperial Recruitment Group; Newton Aycliffe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor in Newton Aycliffe. The ideal candidate will manage warehouse operations, ensuring efficiency and safety, while providing leadership to the team. Responsibilities include overseeing daily activities, training staff, and monitoring stock levels. Applicants should possess a valid forklift licence and previous supervisory experience in warehouse settings. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits including a pension scheme and on-site parking.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary

Full autonomy

Pension scheme

On site parking

Day shift – 7.30 until 3 Monday to Friday

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a warehouse supervisory role.
• Valid forklift licence with practical operating experience.
• Strong health & safety background.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily warehouse activities for smooth operations.
• Support Warehouse Manager with team coordination.
• Maintain high health and safety standards.

Skills

Warehouse supervisory experience

Valid forklift licence

Health & safety awareness

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Ability to work to deadlines

Experience with warehouse optimisation

Job description

Warehouse Supervisor

Imperial Recruitment is recruiting for a Warehouse Supervisor to support day‑to‑day warehouse operations for our client in Newton Aycliffe. This role is ideal for a hands‑on supervisor with strong organisational and leadership abilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily warehouse activities to ensure smooth and efficient operations at all times.
• Support the Warehouse Manager with team coordination and workload planning.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety across the site.
• Operate forklifts where required while ensuring safe manual handling practices are followed.
• Monitor stock levels, accuracy, and order fulfilment.
• Train, mentor, and support warehouse operatives.
• Proactively identify opportunities for process improvements and warehouse optimisation to enhance efficiency and performance.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience in a warehouse supervisory role.
• Valid forklift licence with practical operating experience.
• Strong health & safety awareness and background.
• Good leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work to deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience with warehouse optimisation or continuous improvement is desirable.

Warehouse Manager

Imperial Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a well‑established client based in Newton Aycliffe, specialising in the design, manufacture, and distribution of industrial kitchen solutions. We are seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager to lead and optimise warehouse operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Overall management of warehouse operations, including goods inwards, storage, picking, packing, and dispatch.
• Drive warehouse optimisation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure full compliance with health & safety legislation and company procedures.
• Manage stock accuracy, inventory control, and space utilisation.
• Coordinate with production, transport, and senior management to meet business objectives.
• Monitor KPIs, productivity, and performance standards.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience in a warehouse management role, ideally within manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Forklift licence and hands‑on forklift experience.
• Solid health & safety background with demonstrable compliance knowledge.
• Experience in warehouse optimisation and process improvement (desirable).
• Strong organisational and problem‑solving skills.
• IT literate with experience using warehouse or stock management systems.

Benefits

• Competive starting salary.
• Full autonomy to make key decisions.
• Pension scheme.
• On site parking.
• Day shift – 7.30 until 3 Monday to Friday.

Interested? Apply now

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Equal Opportunities Statement

Imperial Recruitment is committed to equal opportunities and embraces diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. All applications will be considered solely on merit and suitability for the role.

Agency Statement

Imperial Recruitment is acting as an employment agency on behalf of its client.