Warehouse Supervisor

SPI Management; Oxford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics operation is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to lead day-to-day operations in Oxford. The candidate will manage a small team, coordinate goods handling, and ensure safety and efficiency in a busy warehouse environment. A hands-on approach, along with relevant experience and certification, is essential for this full-time position.

Benefits

Company events

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Staff discounts

On-site parking

Paid sick leave

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a warehouse or logistics environment.
• Hands-on supervisor or team lead who isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves.
• Full UK driving licence and forklift licence (counterbalance or similar).

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations in the warehouse, ensuring accuracy, safety, and efficiency.
• Coordinate the receipt, storage, picking, and dispatch of goods.
• Supervise a small team, ensuring instructions are followed and performance targets are met.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Team leadership

Ability to meet tight deadlines

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Overview

Our client, a dynamic and well-established logistics operation, are looking for a reliable Warehouse Supervisor to join their team near Chalgrove on a full-time and permanent basis.

This is a hands-on role in a busy warehouse environment where no two days are the same. You’ll take the lead on warehouse activities, ensure stock is processed with care, and play a key part in the wider operational flow of the business.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations in the warehouse, ensuring accuracy, safety, and efficiency.
• Coordinate the receipt, storage, picking, and dispatch of goods.
• Keep the workspace clean, compliant, and organised at all times.
• Monitor and maintain warehouse equipment and supplies (forklifts, racking, tape, pallets, etc.).
• Supervise a small team, ensuring instructions are followed and performance targets are met.
• Support with staffing issues, including punctuality, attendance, and conduct.
• Liaise closely with operations and warehouse management to keep things running smoothly.
• Get stuck in with general warehouse tasks when needed (receiving, pick & pack, fulfilment).

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a warehouse or logistics environment.
• A hands-on supervisor or team lead who isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves.
• Strong organisational skills and a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Forklift licence (counterbalance or similar).

Perks & Benefits

• Company events
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Staff discounts
• On-site parking
• Paid sick leave