Warehouse Supervisor
Ref: 36087
Location: Saffron Walden
Type: Permanent
Hours: 8.00am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday
Salary: up to £35,000 depending on experience
Job Reference: 36087
Polytec are looking for a hands-on Warehouse Supervisor to join our Saffron Walden based client. You will be responsible for overseeing daily warehouse operations while leading a small team. The position combines operational delivery with team coordination, ensuring accuracy, efficiency and high service levels across stock handling and dispatch.
Responsibilities:
• Supervise and support daily warehouse activities, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and on schedule
• Allocate and prioritise workload across goods receipt, picking, packing and dispatch
• Act as a hands-on team leader, setting standards through example
• Maintain an organised, safe and efficient working environment
• Manage incoming deliveries including unloading, checking and system booking
• Verify documentation and escalate discrepancies
• Ensure correct labelling and storage of stock
• Accurately pick materials for production and customer orders
• Pack and dispatch orders in line with required service levels
• Investigate discrepancies and implement corrective actions
• Support full stock takes and identify improvements to reduce errors
• Assist with incoming goods inspection where required
• Accurately record all stock movements within warehouse systems/ERP
• Contribute to process improvements and reporting accuracy
Requirements:
• Experience in a warehouse supervisory role or a senior operative ready to step up
• Strong understanding of warehouse processes (goods-in, picking, packing, dispatch, inventory control)
• Experience maintaining stock accuracy and resolving discrepancies
• Ability to lead and coordinate a small team effectively
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Willingness to work in a hands-on operational role
• Basic IT skills including ERP/WMS systems and Microsoft Office
• Good communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
• Process-oriented with a focus on continuous improvement
Desirable:
• Exposure to quality inspection processes or working with quality teams
• Experience using manual handling equipment (Electric pallet stackers etc.)
• Familiarity with performance metrics such as accuracy and delivery performance
• Full UK driving licence
Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!