Warehouse Team Supervisor


Company:	Acorn Recruitment
Salary:	£37,500 to £39,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Ivybridge, PL21 9EW
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	19 Aug 2026
Closing date:	18 Sept 2026

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Summary

Warehouse Supervisor (Nights) | Night Shift Warehouse Supervisor | Warehouse Team Leader

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for an experienced

Warehouse Supervisor to oversee a busy night shift operation in the Plymouth area.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced

Warehouse Supervisor, Warehouse Team Leader or Warehouse Manager looking to take responsibility for a night operation. You'll play a key role in maintaining an efficient warehouse environment, supporting operational performance and developing colleagues through effective leadership and strong team engagement.

What We Offer

£38,995.20 per annum.

Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays.

Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave.

Company pension scheme with enhanced employer contributions.

Life assurance cover.

Health cash plan and access to digital healthcare services.

Employee assistance and well-being support programmes.

Retail, travel, leisure and lifestyle discount schemes.

Flexible financial well-being benefits.

Additional voluntary protection benefits.

Key Duties

Supervise night shift warehouse activities to ensure operational targets and service levels are achieved.

Lead, coach and develop colleagues to maximise performance and encourage continuous improvement.

Allocate workloads based on operational priorities, available resources and team capability.

Monitor warehouse productivity, accuracy and efficiency while identifying opportunities for improvement.

Support recruitment, attendance management, performance reviews and colleague development initiatives.

Ensure stock is handled, stored and processed safely and accurately.

Oversee the safe use, organisation and maintenance of warehouse equipment and operational assets.

Promote a strong culture of safety and compliance throughout the operation.

Requirements

Previous experience in a

Warehouse Supervisor, Warehouse Team Leader or similar operational leadership role.

Experience working within a warehouse, distribution, logistics or supply chain environment.

Proven ability to motivate, engage and develop teams.

Experience managing performance against operational targets and KPIs.

Good understanding of warehouse health and safety requirements and operational compliance standards.

Experience handling employee performance, absence management and training activities.

Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships across departments.

Ability to make decisions and prioritise workloads within a fast-moving operational environment.

Desirable:

Experience leading night shift operations.

Knowledge of warehouse management systems and operational reporting tools.

Experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Understanding of warehouse audits and operational compliance processes.

Exposure to food distribution, FMCG or high-volume warehouse environments.

Interested?

If you're an experienced

Warehouse Supervisor, Night Shift Warehouse Supervisor or Warehouse Team Leader looking for your next opportunity in Plymouth, apply now with your up-to-date CV.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

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