Shift supervisor, Warehouse

Are you an experienced Shift Supervisor with a strong background in warehouse or distribution operations? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where leadership, organisation, and operational efficiency are key? If so, we want to hear from you.

We are currently recruiting for a Shift Supervisor to join a well-established distribution centre based in Thrapston. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of daily warehouse operations, leading teams across inbound, outbound, returns, and quality processes while driving performance, safety, and continuous improvement.

Location:

Thrapston

Shift: Monday to Friday (06:30 - 14:30)

Contract:

Permanent
Salary: upto £40k

Duties:

Oversee daily warehouse operations including goods in, putaway, despatch, returns, QA/QC, and shipping administration
Supervise warehouse personnel, equipment, and operational zones
Ensure safe opening and closing of the distribution centre when required
Maintain operational accuracy, productivity, and KPI performance
Allocate labour effectively in line with daily operational plans
Monitor operational flow and escalate risks, delays, or performance issues
Support correct use of warehouse systems and operational tools
Maintain site security and control access for drivers, contractors, and visitors
Carry out operational handovers and maintain communication across shifts
Work closely with internal departments to resolve stock, service, or system-related issues

Health & Safety Responsibilities:

Ensure full compliance with company health and safety policies and legislation
Conduct safety inspections and resolve hazards promptly
Ensure correct use of PPE and safe working practices
Support risk assessments, toolbox talks, and safety training completion
Investigate incidents and support corrective actions

The Ideal Candidate Must:

Have previous experience supervising teams within a warehouse or distribution environment
Demonstrate strong leadership and people management skills
Have excellent communication and organisational ability
Possess strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
Have good commercial awareness and ability to manage labour efficiently
Have strong working knowledge of health and safety within logistics operations
Be flexible and reliable, particularly during busy or peak periods

Benefits:

Permanent, stable position within a growing business
Training and development opportunities
Supportive and collaborative management team
Modern warehouse environment

If this role sounds of interest to you then please apply with an up to date CV.
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