Warehouse Supervisor in Hythe)

New Appointments Group; Hythe; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics organisation in the Ashford area is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor. The role involves managing warehouse operations, ensuring health and safety compliance, and overseeing staff activities. Ideal candidates will possess a forklift license and previous supervisory experience. This position offers a salary of approx. £32,000 per year, 20 days holiday, and additional benefits including healthcare and free parking.

Benefits

20 days holiday

Healthcare cash plan

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience as warehouse lead/supervisor.
• Experience with FMCG environment is an advantage.
• Security trained and screening is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for all warehouse files when counting and labelling products.
• Manage the goods inward process and ensure correct area is used for breakdown.
• Identify and resolve shipment-related issues.
• Load/Unload drivers in a timely manner.
• Ensure staff on shift are accounted for and tasks delegated.
• Follow Health and Safety procedures.

Skills

Forklift License

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Overview

We are working with a leading logistics organisation in the Ashford area, who are seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to support the movement and documentation of goods in and around the warehouse.

This is an on-site role working full time - 4 on 4 off 06:00am to 18:00pm.

Offering circa £32,000/annum, 20 days holiday (plus bank holidays), healthcare cash plan, and free on-site parking.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for all warehouse files when counting and labelling products. Ensure all products have temperature taken on arrival and files updated.
• Manage the goods inward process and ensure correct the area is used for breakdown. Ensure pallets are labelled correctly. Break down product and store at correct temperature. Ensure photos are taken and sent to sales and distribution of any damaged products.
• Proactively identify and resolve any shipment-related issues, such as delays, damages, or customs clearance/regulatory challenges.
• Load/Unload drivers in a timely manner and ensure 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 followed at all times. To immediately report all incidents related to all safety issues to their Manager. Ensure Warehouse is kept clean and tidy.
• Support the company's safety policy by observing policies and processes.

Essential Requirements

• Forklift License.
• Previous experience as warehouse lead/supervisor.
• Experience with FMCG environment is an advantage.
• 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 is a bonus.

Please note this position is only suitable for candidates who are already able to live and work in the UK without restriction.

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