Warehouse Supervisor (Nights)

Job Specifics

• Reference No: LO425
• Location: Bothwell
• Hours: Full Time (2pm – 10pm)
• Salary: £30,160
• Closing Date: Friday 23rd October 2026
• Why should you apply for this role: Strong company reputation

Job Overview

Our client is looking for an experienced, hands-on Afternoon Warehouse Supervisor to join their team at their Bothwell site.

This is a working supervisor role. They are looking for someone who is comfortable leading and organising a busy warehouse team while also being prepared to work alongside them when required.

You will be responsible for ensuring the PM warehouse operation runs safely, efficiently and on time, making sure freight is correctly handled, scanned, routed and loaded for departure.

IMPORTANT – FORKLIFT LICENCE REQUIRED

Applicants MUST hold a valid Forklift Licence and have practical forklift experience.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Key Tasks

• Supervising, leading and supporting the Afternoon warehouse team.
• Allocating work and ensuring team members understand their responsibilities and priorities.
• Working alongside the warehouse team and assisting with operational duties when required.
• Loading and unloading vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Operating forklifts and other warehouse equipment.
• Ensuring freight is correctly scanned, routed and allocated to the correct vehicles.
• Spotting vehicles and organising the movement of freight within the warehouse.
• Ensuring all outgoing vehicles are loaded accurately and ready to depart on schedule.
• Monitoring productivity and reacting quickly to operational issues or changing priorities.
• Ensuring safe working practices are followed at all times.
• Maintaining high standards of warehouse and yard cleanliness and organisation.
• Checking warehouse equipment and reporting any defects or issues promptly.
• Communicating effectively with drivers, office teams and management.
• Providing clear updates and escalating any operational issues where required.

Employer Expectations Skills/Knowledge/Experience

• Valid Forklift Licence (ESSENTIAL)
• Previous hands-on forklift experience in a busy warehouse.
• Experience supervising, leading or coordinating a warehouse team.
• Confident allocating work and managing priorities throughout a shift.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Comfortable making decisions and resolving operational issues.
• A strong understanding of warehouse health and safety, including pedestrian segregation, safe stacking and manual handling.
• Committed to carrying out forklift checks, following safe working procedures and reporting defects, hazards and near misses promptly.
• Able to challenge unsafe behaviour and lead by example on safety standards.
• Physically capable of carrying out warehouse and manual handling duties.
• Reliable, hardworking and flexible in supporting the wider operation.

Qualifications/Tickets/Licences Required

• A valid Forklift Licence is essential for this position.

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