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Warehouse Supervisor and Forklift Driver

A1 Personnel Employment Agency Ltd
Posted 9 days ago, valid for 3 days
Location

Basildon, Essex SS16 5UY

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A logistics and freight business in Basildon is hiring a Warehouse Supervisor with a salary of £32,500 for a full-time, on-site position.
  • The ideal candidate should have at least 4 years of warehouse experience, including 2 or more years in a supervisory role.
  • Essential requirements include a full UK driving license, a valid Counterbalance FLT license, and a clean DBS check.
  • The role involves overseeing warehouse operations, supervising a team, and ensuring safety and adherence to company procedures.
  • Candidates must demonstrate strong attention to detail and experience with container loading/unloading and groupage logistics.

Warehouse Supervisor — Basildon (Mon-Fri, No Weekends)

Salary: £32,500 | Full-time | On-site | Secure Site Role

A well-established logistics and freight business in Basildon is seeking a hands-on Warehouse Supervisor to support its growing operations. This role is ideal for someone with a solid background in warehouse management who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys leading from the front. You’ll be working with a close-knit team where attention to detail, safety, and accountability are core to the company culture.

Essential Requirements (Please Read Carefully):

  • Full UK driving licence (required for in-house vehicle shunter training — HGV not needed)
  • Valid Counterbalance FLT licence (minimum 3000kg); Flexi FLT is a plus
  • Clean DBS check — required prior to employment
  • Proof of right to work in the UK
  • UK nationals: passport or birth certificate NI proof
  • Non-UK nationals: current immigration status (no sponsorship available)
  • Stable work history (no gaps preferred)
  • Must complete basic arithmetic, spelling, and attention-to-detail assessments at interview

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Overseeing warehouse operations, ensuring all freight is handled safely and securely
  • Supervising a team of operatives and maintaining adherence to company procedures
  • Managing loading and unloading of containers with attention to groupage logistics
  • Ensuring cargo is properly documented and any damages or shortages are reported
  • Maintaining forklift equipment, completing daily/weekly checks, and ensuring warehouse cleanliness
  • Participating in alternating shift coverage:
  • Early: 07:00-15:30
  • Mid: 09:00-17:30
  • Late: 11:30-20:00
  • Flexibility is important based on operational needs.

What We’re Looking For:

  • At least 4 years of warehouse experience, including 2+ years in a supervisory role
  • A stable employment history — reliability matters in this secure role
  • Strong attention to detail — this is absolutely essential
  • Experience with container loading/unloading and groupage

If you're a confident team leader with strong warehouse know-how and meet the above criteria, we’d love to hear from you

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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