Warehouse Supervisor Progression to Transport Planner

Warehouse Supervisor (Progression to Transport Planner)

Yate

£33,000 + Bonus Scheme + 31 Days Holiday + Pension + Full Training + Clear Progression Path

Are you a Warehouse Supervisor or similar with management experience looking to advance your career with a leading family-run timber business, where you'll be part of a close-knit team, receive full training and support, and have real opportunities to progress into a Transport Planner?

Do you want the opportunity to join one of the UK and Ireland's leading independent distributors of timber, panels, and decorative surfaces, a growing company that invests in its people and promotes from within? With a strong reputation built on quality, service, and a positive workplace culture, this is a company where your hard work is truly valued.

On offer is a fantastic opportunity to join a company renowned for its dedication to training, career progression, and employee wellbeing. You'll be part of a supportive team where your development is prioritized, with comprehensive training and a clear, structured pathway to advance into senior or management roles over time.

In this role, based at the Bristol warehouse, you will work rotating day shifts (5am-2pm one week, 1pm-10pm the next). You'll lead a team of 7, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and correctly. Your duties will include operating forklifts, assisting with orders, unloading deliveries, loading customer orders, and picking stock such as sheet materials and hardwood timber.

This role would suit a Warehouse Supervisor or similar with management experience looking to advance your career with a leading family-run timber business, where you'll be part of a close-knit team, receive full training and support, and have real opportunities to progress into a Transport Planner.

The Role

• Full-time warehouse position with rotating day shifts (5am-2pm one week, 1pm-10pm the next).
• Operate forklifts, pick and prepare timber orders, load and unload stock
• Lead a team of 7 to ensure tasks are done properly

The Person

• Warehouse, logistics or goods-in/out environment background
• Supervisor or Management experience
• Forklift experience is preferred
• Based in or near Bristol, Yate

Keywords: Warehouse Operative, Forklift, Manual Handling, Timber, Sheet Materials, Trade Distribution, Construction Supply, Logistics, Distribution, Bristol, Yate, Swindon, Stroud

Reference number: BBBH20631

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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