Warehouse Supervisor

Astute's Power Division is partnering with an established EPC contractor to recruit a Warehouse Supervisor for its new-build Converter Station project in Torness, East Lothian, Scotland.

The strategically important Warehouse Supervisor role comes with a salary of £50,400-£64,400 per annum, alongside company benefits.

If you're an experienced Warehouse Supervisor looking to contribute to a major energy infrastructure project, taking ownership of warehouse operations, inventory control and material coordination, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Warehouse Supervisor role

Reporting to the Project Management team, you will:

Supervise day-to-day warehouse operations, including the receipt, storage, handling, preservation and issuing of construction materials, equipment and consumables.

Oversee the receipt and inspection of deliveries, verifying quantities against purchase orders and delivery notes, checking for damage or defects, and ensuring compliance with project specifications and quality standards.

Lead and coordinate warehouse personnel, ensuring safe, efficient and timely material handling activities.

Ensure warehouse and material handling activities are appropriately planned, with lift plans and Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) submitted in a timely manner.

Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure all material movements are recorded within the relevant ERP or warehouse management systems.

Monitor stock levels, maintain full material traceability and carry out regular stock counts, cycle counts and inventory reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies.

Attend daily site coordination meetings and support the Construction Management team with the coordination and tracking of subcontractor deliveries and forecast delivery schedules.

Coordinate incoming deliveries and outgoing material requests to ensure construction teams receive the materials and equipment required to meet project schedules.

Ensure materials are correctly labelled, stored, preserved and segregated in line with manufacturer recommendations, project procedures and quality requirements.

Liaise with Procurement, Logistics, Construction, QA/QC and Project Controls teams to communicate material availability, shortages and delivery schedules.

Ensure compliance with site HSE policies, warehouse safety procedures, housekeeping standards and environmental requirements.

Monitor warehouse equipment and storage facilities, ensuring they remain safe, organised and fit for purpose.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

A minimum of five years' experience in warehouse operations, logistics or materials management.

Previous experience supporting large-scale EPC, industrial, energy, thermal power, HVDC, infrastructure or construction projects is highly desirable.

A strong understanding of inventory control, material traceability, stock management and warehouse best practices.

Experience using ERP systems or warehouse management software to maintain inventory records and track material movements. SAP experience would be advantageous.

Personal skills

The Warehouse Supervisor role would suit someone who is:

An experienced warehouse or logistics professional with the leadership skills required to supervise and coordinate warehouse personnel effectively.

Highly organised, with strong planning and coordination skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.

A confident communicator who can work collaboratively with construction teams, subcontractors, procurement, logistics and quality personnel.

Detail-oriented, with a proactive approach to stock accuracy, material traceability and quality inspections.

Safety-conscious, with a commitment to maintaining high standards of HSE compliance, housekeeping and material preservation.

Salary and benefits of the Warehouse Supervisor role

Salary: £50,400-£64,400 per annum.

Benefits: Company benefits package.

Location: Torness Converter Station, East Lothian, Scotland

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