Warehouse Supervisor

Warehouse Supervisor — Basildon (Mon-Fri, No Weekends Unless Rota)
Salary: £32,500 | Full-time | On-site | Secure Site Role

A well-established logistics and freight business in Basildon is seeking a hands-on Warehouse Supervisor to support its growing operations. This role is ideal for someone with a solid background in warehouse management who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys leading from the front. You’ll be working with a close-knit team where attention to detail, safety, and accountability are core to the company culture.

• Full UK driving licence (required for in-house vehicle shunter training — HGV not needed)

• Valid Counterbalance FLT licence (minimum 3000kg); Flexi FLT is a plus

• Clean DBS check — required prior to employment

• Proof of right to work in the UK

  • UK nationals: passport or birth certificate + NI proof

  • Non-UK nationals: current immigration status (no sponsorship available)

• 5 years of employment history (no gaps preferred)

• Must complete basic arithmetic, spelling, and attention-to-detail assessments at interview

• Overseeing warehouse operations, ensuring all freight is handled safely and securely

• Supervising a team of operatives and maintaining adherence to company procedures

• Managing loading and unloading of containers with attention to groupage logistics

• Ensuring cargo is properly documented and any damages or shortages are reported

• Maintaining forklift equipment, completing daily/weekly checks, and ensuring warehouse cleanliness

• Participating in alternating shift coverage:

  • Early: 07:00-15:30

  • Mid: 09:00-17:30

  • Late: 11:30-20:00
    Flexibility is important based on operational needs.

• At least 4 years of warehouse experience, including 2+ years in a supervisory role

• A stable employment history — reliability matters in this secure role

• Strong attention to detail — this is absolutely essential

• Experience with container loading/unloading and groupage

If you're a confident team leader with strong warehouse know-how and meet the above criteria, we’d love to hear from you