Warehouse Supervisor Required

Clarke Transport at Sto Ltd; Basildon; On-site; GBP 31,179 - 38,108; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Job summary

A reputable logistics company based in Basildon is seeking a hands-on Warehouse Supervisor / Traffic Clerk. This dual operational role combines warehouse supervision and traffic coordination. You will lead a small team while ensuring efficient operations and effective communication with drivers about routes and deliveries. The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of supervisory experience in a warehouse or logistics environment, strong organizational skills, and confidence in using IT systems for operational tracking.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience supervising teams in a warehouse environment.
• Experience working in logistics or transport management is preferred.
• Strong organization and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Deckworker team to ensure efficient operations.
• Ensure accurate receipt, storage, and dispatch of goods.
• Brief drivers on routes and schedules, ensuring successful deliveries.

Skills

Warehouse supervision

Logistics coordination

Communication skills

Organizational skills

IT systems proficiency

Job description

Clarke Transport – Basildon
Unit 3, Wollaston Way, Burnt Mill Industrial Estate, Basildon, SS13 1DJ

Hours:40 Hours per Week Monday to Friday + occasional Saturday mornings
Pay:40 x £14.59 = £583.60pw (£30,347pa)

The Role

We are looking for ahands‑on Warehouse Supervisor / Traffic Clerkto support the day‑to‑day running of our Basildon operation.

This is adual operational rolecombining warehouse supervision with traffic coordination. You will lead a small deckworker team while ensuring drivers are effectively briefed, routes are communicated, and outbound operations run safely, efficiently, and on time.

This role suits someone who isorganised, proactive, and confident managing both people and logistics in a fast‑paced transport environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate theDeckworker teamto ensure efficient loading and outbound flow
• Ensure goods arereceived, stored, and dispatchedaccurately and within deadlines
• Brief drivers onroutes, loads, and delivery schedules, and conduct debriefs
• Monitor operations usinginternal systemsto maintain control and communication
• Maintainaccurate stock control and inventory tracking
• Carry outquality assurance checks, reporting damage or discrepancies
• Escalate operational issues promptly to management for resolution
• Liaise with customers regarding deliveries and service updates
• Maintain aclean, safe, and organised warehouse environment
• Report anyequipment or vehicle defectsimmediately
• Conductoperational reviews and audits, identifying improvements
• Producewarehouse and deck performance metricswhere required
• Work closely with drivers and operational teams toreduce risk and improve service delivery

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience inwarehouse supervision, logistics, or traffic office roles
• Strongorganisation and communication skills
• Ability tolead from the frontwith a hands‑on approach
• Experience working in atransport / logistics environment (preferred)
• Good understanding ofhealth & safety and operational standards
• Confidence usingIT systems for tracking and reporting

Why Join Clarke Transport

• Stable, well‑established logistics business
• Structured and supportive operational environment
• Opportunity to play a key role insite performance and service delivery
• Clear expectations androle‑specific responsibilities (no generic job scope)

Job Types: Full‑time, Permanent

Pay: £34,644.00 per year

• On‑site parking

Experience:

• Supervising: 2 years (required)
• Warehouse and Logistics: 2 years (required)