Warehouse Supervisor
| Posting date: | 02 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 April 2026 |
| Location: | Tilbury, Essex, rm142td |
| Company: | HR GO Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 264978_1772448298 |
Summary
Warehouse Supervisor (Permanent)
Position: Warehouse Supervisor
Type: Permanent
Experience Required: Minimum 5 years
Location: TILBURY, ESSEX
Salary: £37,000
Reports To: Warehouse Manager / Operations Manager
Overview Warehouse Supervisor
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Warehouse Supervisor to oversee day‑to‑day operations within our fast paced fulfilment warehouse. The successful candidate will have a minimum of five years' experience within logistics and warehouse environments, with strong knowledge of Health & Safety, transportation, inventory management, and end‑to‑end fulfilment operations.
This is a hands‑on role requiring excellent leadership, organisational and problem solving skills, ensuring operational efficiency, productivity, and compliance at all times.
Key Responsibilities - Warehouse Supervisor
Warehouse & Fulfilment Operations
- Oversee daily warehouse activities, including goods-in, storage, picking, packing, and dispatch.
- Daily meeting with warehouse team to communicate workload, assign tasks and communicate any business updates.
- Monitor workflow to ensure all orders are fulfilled accurately and within required timeframes.
- Maintain high standards of stock accuracy through regular stock checks and cycle counting.
- Ensure all warehouse equipment (PPTs, forklifts, scanners) is used safely and maintained correctly.
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce operational costs.
Logistics & Transportation
- Coordinate inbound and outbound deliveries, ensuring timely and cost effective transportation.
- Liaise with transport partners, drivers, and courier services to resolve delivery issues.
- Monitor transport schedules to maintain optimal delivery performance.
Health & Safety Compliance
- Ensure strict compliance with H&S regulations, company policies, and warehouse safety standards.
- Conduct regular risk assessments, safety inspections, and incident reporting.
- Train team members on safe working procedures and manual handling.
Team Leadership
- Supervise and support warehouse operatives, leading by example on productivity and accuracy.
- Plan labour allocation to meet operational needs during peak and off‑peak periods.
- Provide coaching, performance management, and team development.
- Foster a positive, collaborative, and safe working environment.
Skills & Experience Required
Essential
- Minimum 5 years' experience in a warehouse or logistics supervisory role.
- Strong working knowledge of fulfilment warehouse operations.
- Demonstrable understanding of Health & Safety legislation in warehouse environments.
- Experience managing logistics operations, including transportation, warehousing, and inventory management.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and problem‑solving abilities.
- Strong IT literacy (WMS, MS Office, scanners, inventory systems).
Desirable
- Experience working in a high‑volume ecommerce or 3PL environment.
- Knowledge of lean processes or continuous improvement practices.
For more details regarding this role, PLEASE firstly register online with HRGO.co.uk and call the HRGO East London & Essex office 01708 220023, michelle.ings@hrgo.co.uk