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Warehouse Supervisor - Livingston

People Solutions are currently recruiting for a Warehouse Supervisor to join our well-established client within a busy furniture warehouse in Livingston.

This is a fantastic temp-to-perm opportunity for an experienced warehouse professional who is confident overseeing a busy operation and supporting a team to ensure the warehouse runs efficiently.

The successful candidate will oversee the day-to-day warehouse operation, with the warehouse team reporting directly to the Assistant Manager. We're looking for someone who is hands-on, organised and comfortable working in a fast-paced furniture environment.

Shifts:

• Monday to Friday: 1 Saturday every 3 weeks
• Rotating shift pattern: 6:00am - 3:00pm/8:00am - 5:00pm/ 10:00am - 7:00pm

Rates of Pay:

• £13.00 per hour

Benefits:

Your benefits as a Warehouse Supervisor will be:

• Weekly pay whilst temporary
• Temp-to-perm opportunity
• Immediate start available
• Full-time hours
• Rotating shift pattern
• Opportunity for ongoing employment
• Supportive working environment

Day-to-Day Duties:

Your duties as a Warehouse Supervisor will include:

• Overseeing the day-to-day running of the warehouse
• Supporting and supervising the warehouse team
• Ensuring daily workloads and priorities are completed efficiently
• Working closely with the Assistant Manager to ensure smooth warehouse operations
• Allocating tasks and supporting the team throughout the day
• Loading and unloading furniture and deliveries where required
• Ensuring furniture and other products are handled and stored safely
• Supporting stock control and warehouse organisation
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping and Health & Safety
• Helping to resolve any operational issues as they arise
• Ensuring the team work efficiently and meet daily targets
• Leading by example and getting involved in the hands-on side of the operation

Essential Skills:

The skills required as a Warehouse Supervisor are:

• Previous experience in a warehouse, supervisory or team leader position
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Ability to lead and motivate a team
• Confident working in a busy, fast-paced environment
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking
• Positive attitude with a willingness to get involved
• Ability to work independently and use your own initiative

Desirable Experience:

• Previous experience within a furniture, removals, logistics or distribution environment would be advantageous.
• Experience supervising a warehouse team and handling furniture or other bulky goods would also be beneficial.

Training:

• Full paid site induction and ongoing support will be provided.