Warehouse Supervisor – Night Shift

Location: Blantyre
Salary: £36,000 per annum, negotiable DOE
Hours: 10pm–7am

We’re recruiting a Warehouse Night Shift Team Leader on behalf of an established and busy food distribution business in Blantyre. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader to take ownership of the night-shift picking operation, lead a team of 15 warehouse operatives and play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the warehouse.

The Role

As Warehouse Team Leader, you’ll oversee the night-shift operation, ensuring orders are picked accurately, productivity targets are achieved and customer orders are ready for dispatch on time.

You’ll take a proactive approach to managing your team, maintaining high standards across the warehouse and ensuring operations run safely and efficiently across ambient, chilled and freezer departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and supervise a team of 15 warehouse operatives, creating a positive and productive working environment.
• Plan, coordinate and oversee daily picking operations to meet operational targets and dispatch deadlines.
• Manage activity across ambient, chilled and freezer departments, ensuring work is organised effectively.
• Monitor productivity, performance and picking accuracy, addressing issues and driving improvements where required.
• Take responsibility for staff training, development, performance management and day-to-day support.
• Maintain a hands-on presence across the warehouse, leading by example and supporting the team when needed.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and health and safety standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, maximise efficiency and maintain consistently high operational standards.

What’s on Offer?

• £36,000 per annum, negotiable depending on experience.
• Health packages to support your wellbeing.
• Holiday entitlement.
• Choice of shift patterns
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• The opportunity to join an established food distribution business.
• A key leadership position where you can take ownership, develop your team and influence operational performance.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience within a warehouse, logistics or distribution environment.
• The ability to lead, motivate and delegate effectively within a busy operation.
• Experience coordinating picking activities and managing operational priorities.
• Strong organisational skills, with a focus on productivity, accuracy and meeting deadlines.
• A proactive approach to staff development, performance management and continuous improvement.
• The flexibility to work a six-day week and operate across ambient, chilled and freezer environments.

Ready for Your Next Challenge?

If you’re a confident warehouse leader who enjoys taking responsibility, motivating people and keeping a busy operation running at its best, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to take the next step in your warehouse leadership career.