Warehouse Supervisor
Posted 12 hours 35 minutes ago by Trades Workforce Solutions
Job Title: Warehouse Operations Supervisor
Location: Somerset
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary:£25-26k
An established food distribution business supplying independent retailers across the UK and export markets is looking for a Warehouse Operations Supervisor to support the Warehouse Manager in the day-to-day running of the operation.
This role acts as the number two in the warehouse, combining hands on operational work with team leadership, process improvement, and ensuring high standards of health, safety and efficiency across the site.
Key Responsibilities- Supervise and coordinate warehouse staff to ensure efficient and accurate operations
- Pick and prepare customer orders using handheld devices for pallet or courier dispatch
- Manage goods in processes, including booking stock into the ERP system with batch and BBE information
- Prepare and wrap pallets and parcels securely for transport
- Support daily warehouse operations including order allocation, stock prioritisation, order checking and dispatch
- Load and unload delivery vehicles using a forklift
- Review and optimise dispatch methods across pallet network, courier and local delivery routes
- Support continuous improvement projects and warehouse process development
- Train, mentor and support team members to improve productivity and performance
- Occasionally cover local deliveries using the company electric van when required
- Previous experience in a warehouse environment (supervisory experience desirable)
- Forklift licence required
- Willingness to drive a delivery van if needed
- Strong organisation and communication skills
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- High attention to detail and problem solving mindset
- Living Wage Employer
- Company pension scheme
- Employee discounts on food products
- Environmental initiatives including carbon offsetting and tree planting
- Regular company events
- Free on site parking
You are a hands on warehouse professional who leads by example. Organised, safety conscious and proactive, you are comfortable supporting daily operations while motivating a team and improving processes. You remain calm under pressure, communicate clearly and are committed to maintaining high operational standards.