Warehouse Supervisor (Progression to Transport Planner)

ZipRecruiter; Yate; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading timber business in Yate is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to enhance their team. The role offers a competitive salary of £33,000, along with bonuses and extensive training. You will lead a team, ensure efficient operations, and have a clear progression pathway into roles like Transport Planner.

Benefits

31 Days Holiday

Pension

Full Training

Clear Progression Path

Close-knit Team

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse, logistics, or goods-in/out environment.
• Supervisor or management experience.
• Forklift experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 7 to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and accurately.
• Operate forklifts and manage stock loading/unloading.
• Assist with order preparation and stock picking.

Skills

Forklift

Warehouse Management

Team Leadership

Job description

Warehouse Supervisor (Progression to Transport Planner)

Location: Yate

Salary: £33,000 + Bonus Scheme + 31 Days Holiday + Pension + Full Training + Clear Progression Path

Are you a Warehouse Supervisor with management experience looking to advance your career with a leading family-run timber business? Join a close-knit team, receive full training and support, and have opportunities to progress into roles like Transport Planner or Operative.

Our company is one of the UK and Ireland's leading independent distributors of timber, panels, and decorative surfaces. We are growing, invest in our people, and promote from within. With a reputation for quality, service, and a positive workplace culture, your hard work will be valued here.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to join a company dedicated to training, career progression, and employee wellbeing. You will be part of a supportive team, with comprehensive training and a structured pathway to senior or management roles over time.

Based at the Bristol warehouse, you'll work rotating day shifts (5am-2pm one week, 1pm-10pm the next). Your responsibilities include leading a team of 7, operating forklifts, assisting with orders, unloading deliveries, loading customer orders, and stock picking such as sheet materials and hardwood timber.

The Role

• Full-time position with rotating shifts (5am-2pm one week, 1pm-10pm the next)
• Operate forklifts, pick and prepare timber orders, load and unload stock
• Lead a team of 7 to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and accurately

The Person

• Experience in warehouse, logistics, or goods-in/out environment
• Supervisor or management experience
• Forklift experience
• Based in or near Bristol, Yate

Keywords: Warehouse Operative, Forklift, Manual Handling, Timber, Sheet Materials, Trade Distribution, Construction Supply, Logistics, Distribution, Bristol, Yate, Swindon, Stroud

Reference number: BBBH20631

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