WAREHOUSE SUPERVISOR (LATE SHIFT)

Planet Recruitment; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in Aylesbury is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor for the Late Shift (2-10pm). The role involves managing warehouse operations, training staff, and ensuring safety compliance. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills and experience in a warehouse environment, along with proficiency in Microsoft applications and relevant operational licenses. Competitive salary of £33,000 per annum plus a late shift premium is offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in people management within a similar environment.
• Tech-savvy with proficiency in Microsoft applications.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure peak efficiency in warehouse operations using WMS.
• Train and manage warehouse team to solve operational issues.
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Warehouse management

Microsoft applications proficiency

Tools

Aisle Master license

Counterbalance license

PPT license

Job description

Position

Warehouse Supervisor Late Shift (2-10pm)

Location

Aylesbury

Salary

£33,000 per annum + 10% late shift premium

Overview

Our client is a leading provider of logistics and supply chain solutions, committed to delivering exceptional service and operational excellence.

The Role

As a Team Manager for the Late Shift, you will be integral to the Warehouse Operations team, ensuring the seamless execution of daily activities. This full‑time, permanent role requires a proactive leader who can manage and motivate a team to meet and exceed quality standards, all while maintaining a safe and efficient working environment.

Main Responsibilities

• Ensure peak efficiency in warehouse operations using the Warehouse Management System (WMS), with a primary focus on customer satisfaction.
• Drive positive change by becoming a super user of the WMS.
• Train and manage the warehouse team to solve daily operational issues and achieve performance goals.
• Manage staffing levels, approve leave requests, and handle absence management in line with company policy.
• Review and prepare workflow, staffing, space requirements, and action plans to ensure productivity, quality, and customer service standards are met.
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by enforcing standards and complying with legal regulations.
• Meet regularly with Senior Warehouse Management to develop actionable plans for productivity and loss prevention.
• Performance management of your team, including KPI reporting, attendance, development, investigations, and disciplinaries.
• Oversee accurate picking and packing of orders, ensuring all despatch parcels and pallets are ready for collection.
• Manage the safe and timely loading and unloading of vehicles.
• Oversee the put‑away of inbound and kitted stock, cycle counts, stock takes, and replenishment of stock into the pick face.
• Complete picks for kitting and provide end‑of‑shift handover reporting.
• Secure the facility at the end of the shift and conduct daily briefings with the late shift team.
• Perform MHE checks before machinery use and ensure MHE is charged accordingly.
• Induct new staff and liaise with performance coaches regarding training and process implementation.
• Communicate any issues to account managers and administrators in a timely manner.
• Maintain general housekeeping and perform any other reasonable related duties as required.

About Youh3>

Applicants should possess strong leadership and problem‑solving skills, with experience in a similar warehouse environment. Proficiency in Microsoft applications and a continuous improvement mindset are essential. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with confrontation and delivering direct feedback, with a robust understanding of health and safety regulations.

Required

• Proven experience in people management within a similar environment.
• Leadership through delegation.
• Proficient knowledge of warehouse procedures and policies.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and leadership qualities.
• Tech‑savvy with proficiency in Microsoft applications.
• Licenses for Aisle Master, Counterbalance, and PPT.

Commutable Locations

Aylesbury, Tring, Hemel Hempstead, High Wycombe, Leighton Buzzard, Dunstable, Luton, Milton Keynes.

Key Words

Warehouse Management, Team Leadership, Late Shift, Logistics, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Health and Safety, Continuous Improvement, Microsoft Proficiency, MHE Management.

General Note

Planet Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

EEO Statement

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the position.