Warehouse Supervisor

Universal Business Team; Andover (MN); Presencial; USD 47.000 - 54.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Profit share bonus

31 days holiday

Volunteer days

Private healthcare

Company pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Sick pay

Free on-site parking

Tea, coffee and snacks

Friday team lunches

Descripción de la vacante

Universal Business Team in Andover is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to manage a busy warehouse and lead a small team of three delivery drivers.

This hands-on role covers picking, packing, loading orders, operating forklifts, planning routes, and maintaining stock and fleet readiness for daily operations.

Formación

• Experience supervising or managing a warehouse operation.
• Proven experience operating counterbalance and reach forklifts.
• Understanding of warehouse processes, stock control and inventory management.
• Experience supervising drivers and coordinating deliveries.
• Experience managing company vehicles, including servicing, maintenance and breakdowns.
• Good organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Positive, flexible approach and ability to work under pressure.

Responsabilidades

• Take responsibility for the day-to-day running and organisation of the warehouse.
• Hands-on picking, preparing, checking and loading customer orders for delivery.
• Operating counterbalance and reach forklift trucks safely and efficiently.
• Supervising, coordinating and supporting a team of three delivery drivers.
• Planning delivery schedules and routes, ensuring orders are delivered accurately and on time.
• Managing stock levels, goods-in, storage and despatch.
• Managing the company fleet, including vehicle servicing, MOTs, maintenance, breakdowns and inspections.
• Ensuring vehicles are roadworthy and compliant.
• Maintaining high standards of warehouse health and safety.
• Identifying ways to improve efficiency, organisation and service delivery.

Conocimientos

Team leadership

Forklift operation

Stock control

Delivery routing planning

Health & safety

Problem solving

Herramientas

Counterbalance forklift

Reach forklift

Descripción del empleo

Warehouse Supervisor

Location: Andover, Hampshire
Salary: £35,000–£40,000 per annum
Hours: Monday–Friday, full-time
Contract: Permanent

Hands‑on, organised and ready to take the lead?

We are recruiting an experienced, proactive Warehouse Supervisor to take responsibility for the day‑to‑day running of a busy warehouse operation, leading a team of three delivery drivers and ensuring warehouse and fleet operations run smoothly and efficiently.

This is a hands‑on role, not just a desk‑based supervisory position. You'll be actively involved in picking, preparing and loading orders, operating forklift trucks, organising deliveries and making sure the team and vehicles are ready for the day ahead.

If you’re someone who takes pride in a well‑run warehouse, leads by example and enjoys being involved in all aspects of the operation, we’d love to hear from you.

About the business

Our client is an established, family‑owned business with over 45 years of experience creating inspiring education and working environments.

They are proud of their friendly, supportive culture and commitment to investing in their people. As a certified Investors in People organisation, they believe great people make a great business. With a close‑knit team of around 37, teamwork and supporting one another really matter.

What you’ll be doing

• Taking responsibility for the day‑to‑day running and organisation of the warehouse.
• Hands‑on picking, preparing, checking and loading customer orders for delivery.
• Operating counterbalance and reach forklift trucks safely and efficiently.
• Supervising, coordinating and supporting a team of three delivery drivers.
• Planning delivery schedules and routes, ensuring orders are delivered accurately and on time.
• Managing stock levels, goods‑in, storage and despatch.
• Managing the company fleet, including vehicle servicing, MOTs, maintenance, breakdowns, repairs and vehicle inspections.
• Ensuring vehicles are roadworthy, compliant and ready for use.
• Maintaining high standards of warehouse health and safety.
• Identifying ways to improve efficiency, organisation and service delivery.

You’ll be a practical, hands‑on warehouse professional with previous supervisory experience and the confidence to lead from the front.

Ideally, you’ll have:

• Previous experience supervising or managing a warehouse operation.
• Proven experience operating both counterbalance and reach forklift trucks.
• A good understanding of warehouse processes, stock control and inventory management.
• Experience supervising drivers and coordinating deliveries.
• Experience managing company vehicles, including servicing, maintenance and breakdowns.
• Good organisational and problem‑solving skills.
• A positive, flexible approach and the ability to work well under pressure.

Essential requirements

• Full, valid UK driving licence.
• Practical experience using counterbalance and reach forklift trucks. Relevant current licences are preferred.
• A willingness to undertake a physically active, hands‑on role.

Alongside a competitive salary of £35,000–£40,000, our client offers:

• Discretionary profit share bonus scheme.
• 31 days' annual holiday (including bank holidays).
• Two additional paid volunteering days.
• Private healthcare.
• Company pension.
• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
• Sick pay.
• Free on-site parking.
• Complimentary tea, coffee and snacks.
• Friday team lunches!

Ready for your next move?

If you’re an experienced warehouse professional who enjoys getting stuck in, leading a team and taking ownership, this is a great opportunity to join a friendly, established family business where your contribution will be valued.