Warehouse Supervisor (Evening Shift )

Department: Warehouse
Location: Battersea, London SW8
Reporting to: Warehouse Manager / Shift Supervisor

The Company

Based in Battersea, London, Food Republic delivers high-quality food and drink products to over 500 locations across London and the South East. With a BRC AA+ rating and over 15 years of consistent growth, we are committed to delivering exceptional service, quality products, and operational excellence to our customers.

Our Warehouse team plays a vital role in ensuring our customers receive accurate, high-quality deliveries every day, and we are looking for a reliable and proactive Evening Shift Supervisor to join our growing team

The Role

This is a hands-on supervisory role. You will be expected to work alongside the warehouse team while taking responsibility for the smooth running and performance of the evening shift.

You will lead by example, getting involved in picking, replenishment, checking, loading and general warehouse operations while ensuring the team maintains the required standards of accuracy and productivity.

You will work closely with the Warehouse Manager and other supervisors to ensure the evening operation is properly organised, issues are dealt with promptly and the warehouse is left in a controlled position for the next shift.

The standard working hours / shifts for this role are

2:00pm – 10:00pm

5 shifts per week

Sunday to Friday operation

Every Saturday off
One additional weekday off each week (rota basis)
Overtime opportunities available during busy periods

Full training on Food Republic systems, processes, Health & Safety procedures, and BRC requirements will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the Warehouse Operative include, but are not limited to:

Lead and work alongside the warehouse team, maintaining a hands-on approach throughout the shift.
Take ownership of shift performance, productivity, KPIs and team output.
Pick, check, replenish and load customer orders when required.
Ensure orders are completed accurately and ready for scheduled vehicle departures.
Allocate work and manage priorities across the shift to maintain workflow.
Monitor team performance and address issues or underperformance promptly and professionally.
Maintain control of pallet management, warehouse organisation and chiller separation.
Maintain high standards of Health & Safety, food safety, housekeeping and BRC compliance.
Communicate clearly with the Warehouse Manager, drivers and other departments.
Provide accurate handovers covering outstanding work, operational issues, staffing and priorities.
Support the Warehouse Manager with the day-to-day management of the warehouse and take responsibility for the shift in their absence.
Carry out any other reasonable warehouse or supervisory duties required.

Essential Skills & Experience

Valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence
Previous warehouse experience
Flexible attitude with the ability to support different warehouse shifts when required
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Good communication and teamwork skills
Physically fit and capable of lifting moderate to heavy goods
Quick learner with the ability to adapt to changing operational demands
Good understanding of spoken and written English
Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
Reliable, punctual, and safety-conscious
IT literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office

The Person

We are looking for someone who is experienced, practical and confident leading from the front.

You should be comfortable getting stuck into the operation rather than simply directing others and should have the confidence to make decisions, deal with problems and hold team members accountable when required.

Essential

Previous fast-paced warehouse experience, ideally at Supervisor or Team Leader level.
Good understanding of picking, replenishment and loading operations.
Strong communication and organisational skills.
Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively.
Confident dealing with operational and performance issues.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Reliable, punctual and safety-conscious.
Physically fit and comfortable working in a hands-on warehouse environment.
Good spoken and written English.
IT literate, including basic Microsoft Office skills.

What We Offer

Competitive salary DOE
Performance bonus opportunities
Company pension scheme
Discounted or free food
Free on-site parking
Training and development opportunities
A supportive and well-established team environment

Long-term career progression opportunities within a growing business

Pay: £33,000.00-£36,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
On-site parking

Education:

GCSE or equivalent (required)

Experience:

Food industry: 1 year (required)
Microsoft Office: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

Forklift Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)

Location:

Battersea SW8 (required)

Work Location: In person

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