Impact Recruitment
SHIFT SUPERVISOR
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Shift Supervisor (Distribution Centre) | Thrapston, Northamptonshire
Location
Thrapston, Northamptonshire
Salary
£35,000 - £40,000 per annum + Company Benefits + Training & Development
About the Role
Are you an experienced Shift Supervisor with a background in warehouse or distribution operations? Do you enjoy leading teams, driving performance, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations? If so, we want to hear from you.
Impact Recruitment are currently recruiting for a DC Shift Supervisor to join a fast-paced distribution environment based in Thrapston. This is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing daily operations across inbound, outbound, returns, and quality functions, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and high standards at all times.
Key Details
- Location: Thrapston
- Hours: Monday–Friday, 06:30–14:30
- Salary: £35,000–£40,000 per annum (DOE)
- Contract: Permanent
Responsibilities
Daily Operations
- Lead and coordinate daily warehouse operations across:
- Goods in
- Despatch
- Returns
- Quality Assurance (QA)
- Supervise teams, operational areas, and equipment to ensure smooth workflow
- Ensure safe opening and closing of the site (when required)
- Manage labour effectively in line with daily operational plans
- Monitor KPIs, including:
- Productivity
- Accuracy
- OTIF (On Time In Full) performance
- Maintain site security and control access for drivers, contractors, and visitors
- Identify and escalate operational issues, risks, or delays
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce costs
- Ensure accurate reporting and adherence to operational processes and systems
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People Management
- Lead, coach, and develop team members to achieve performance targets
- Communicate priorities and expectations clearly across the team
- Support training, onboarding, and development of staff
- Promote a positive, team-focused, and high-performance culture
Health & Safety
- Ensure full compliance with all health & safety policies and procedures
- Carry out regular safety checks and risk assessments
- Enforce safe working systems and correct use of PPE
- Support incident reporting, investigation, and follow-up actions
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Ideal Candidate Requirements
- Previous experience in a Shift Supervisor or Team Leader role within a warehouse/distribution environment
- Strong leadership skills with a hands-on approach
- Good understanding of warehouse operations, including:
- Goods in
- Despatch
- Returns
- Strong knowledge of health & safety practices
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Ability to problem-solve and make decisions in a fast-paced environment
- Flexible, reliable, and proactive attitude
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave, plus 1 additional day per year of service (up to 5 extra days)
- Birthday off
- Stakeholder pension scheme
- Time Off / Lieu credit system
- Well-being programme and counselling services
- Generous friends and family discount scheme
- Free weekly staff lunches (every Thursday)
- Free snacks, fruit, and beverages on site
How to Apply
If this role sounds of interest, please apply with an up-to-date CV.
Note: Impact Recruitment is an employment agency working on behalf of our client.
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