Warehouse Supervisor (Nights)

Routes To Work South; Bothwell; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Routes To Work South in Bothwell is seeking an experienced Afternoon Warehouse Supervisor to lead a busy PM operation. This hands-on role requires forklift competence and strong team leadership to keep the warehouse running smoothly.

You will manage a busy warehouse, assign tasks, support the team, and work alongside staff to ensure safe loading, scanning and timely departures. The forklift licence must be current, and safety is a key priority.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Forklift Licence.
• Experience supervising and coordinating a busy warehouse team.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proven ability to prioritise tasks and manage a shift effectively.
• Commitment to safety and safe working practices in a warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support the Afternoon warehouse team.
• Allocate work and set priorities for team members.
• Work alongside the team on operational duties when required.
• Load and unload vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment.
• Ensure freight is scanned, routed and allocated correctly.
• Coordinate vehicle movement and freight flow within the warehouse.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and safe working practices.
• Report defects or issues promptly and communicate with drivers and management.

Skills

Forklift licence

Forklift experience

Warehouse supervision

Priorities management

Communication skills

Decision making

Safety awareness

Forklift checks

Safety leadership

Physical capability

Reliability & flexibility

Job description

Job Specifics

• Reference No: LO425
• Location: Bothwell
• Hours: Full Time (2pm – 10pm)
• Salary: £30,160
• Closing Date: Friday 23rd October 2026
• Why should you apply for this role:Strong company reputation

Job Overview

Our client is looking for an experienced, hands-on Afternoon Warehouse Supervisor to join their team at their Bothwell site.

This is a working supervisor role. They are looking for someone who is comfortable leading and organising a busy warehouse team while also being prepared to work alongside them when required.

You will be responsible for ensuring the PM warehouse operation runs safely, efficiently and on time, making sure freight is correctly handled, scanned, routed and loaded for departure.

IMPORTANT – FORKLIFT LICENCE REQUIRED

Applicants MUST hold a valid Forklift Licence and have practical forklift experience.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Key Tasks

• Supervising, leading and supporting the Afternoon warehouse team.
• Allocating work and ensuring team members understand their responsibilities and priorities.
• Working alongside the warehouse team and assisting with operational duties when required.
• Loading and unloading vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Operating forklifts and other warehouse equipment.
• Ensuring freight is correctly scanned, routed and allocated to the correct vehicles.
• Spotting vehicles and organising the movement of freight within the warehouse.
• Ensuring all outgoing vehicles are loaded accurately and ready to depart on schedule.
• Monitoring productivity and reacting quickly to operational issues or changing priorities.
• Ensuring safe working practices are followed at all times.
• Maintaining high standards of warehouse and yard cleanliness and organisation.
• Checking warehouse equipment and reporting any defects or issues promptly.
• Communicating effectively with drivers, office teams and management.
• Providing clear updates and escalating any operational issues where required.

Employer Expectations Skills/Knowledge/Experience

• Valid Forklift Licence (ESSENTIAL)
• Previous hands-on forklift experience in a busy warehouse.
• Experience supervising, leading or coordinating a warehouse team.
• Confident allocating work and managing priorities throughout a shift.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Comfortable making decisions and resolving operational issues.
• A strong understanding of warehouse health and safety, including pedestrian segregation, safe stacking and manual handling.
• Committed to carrying out forklift checks, following safe working procedures and reporting defects, hazards and near misses promptly.
• Able to challenge unsafe behaviour and lead by example on safety standards.
• Physically capable of carrying out warehouse and manual handling duties.
• Reliable, hardworking and flexible in supporting the wider operation.

Qualifications/Tickets/Licences Required

• A valid Forklift Licence is essential for this position.