Rotating Shift Supervisor

Title: Rotating Shift Supervisor

Salary: £29,000 and £30,000, inclusive of the shift premium paid during late shifts

Term: Permanent

Location: Swindon, Wiltshire

Total Weekly Hours 37.5, weekly rotating shifts:

Early Shift: Monday to Friday: 06:15 – 14:15

Late Shift: Monday to Thursday: 14:00 – 22:30 & Friday: 14:00 – 20:00

Daily Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead a team of warehouse staff to ensure efficient operations.
• Process picking lists released in Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Assign and monitor workloads within the team to meet daily targets.
• Troubleshoot issues with warehouse automation systems (training provided).
• Identify and resolve general issues with the Warehouse Management System (WMS) and handheld scanners.
• Record output activities and quantities for management reporting.
• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping within the warehouse.
• Act as Fire Marshal and First Aider for the designated area.
• Record and report incidents to management, including health & safety, disciplinary, and grievance matters.
• Ensure team compliance with ISO 9001 standards and company health & safety policies.
• Manage in-house consumables, ensuring timely ordering and accurate receipting.
• Conduct annual performance reviews for warehouse operatives.
• Handle People HR administration, including absence documentation, holiday requests, and form submissions.
• Accurately report overtime and agency staff hours to the department manager.
• Review and organize shift patterns and staffing levels in line with business needs

Personal Traits

• Self-motivated and able to perform effectively under pressure.
• Demonstrates drive and enthusiasm to inspire and motivate team members.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels.
• Excellent written communication and numeracy skills.
• Quick to absorb and retain product-specific knowledge.

Experience and Qualifications

• Proven supervisory or team management experience.
• Computer literate, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and other business software.
• Hands-on experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Solid understanding of warehouse protocols and health & safety best practices.
• MHE (Material Handling Equipment) trained – preferred but not essential (in-house training available).