Warehouse Supervisor - FLT Counterbalance required

Location: Trafford Park, Manchester Pay Rate: £14.00 per hour Contract: Temporary to Permanent Opportunity Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm About the Role We are currently recruiting for a Warehouse Supervisor…

Pay rate £14/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 10 September 2026

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About this job

Location: Trafford Park, Manchester

Pay Rate: £14.00 per hour

Contract: Temporary to Permanent Opportunity

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for a Warehouse Supervisor on behalf of a well-established business based in Trafford Park. This is an excellent temporary to permanent opportunity for an experienced warehouse professional looking to take the next step in their career.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day warehouse operations while supervising one warehouse operative. This is a hands-on role that requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Supervising and supporting one warehouse team member.
Managing daily warehouse activities to ensure smooth operations.
Picking and preparing palletised orders accurately and efficiently.
Loading and unloading goods using a Counterbalance FLT.
Receiving and checking incoming deliveries.
Maintaining accurate stock control and inventory records.
Working with a range of raw materials and ingredients, ensuring products are correctly identified, handled, stored, and picked.
Ensuring all health and safety procedures are followed.
Maintaining high standards of housekeeping throughout the warehouse.

Requirements

Valid Counterbalance FLT licence (essential).
Previous experience in a warehouse supervisory or team leader role.
Experience handling stock, raw materials, ingredients, or similar products.
Strong attention to detail and ability to distinguish between different product types and specifications.
Good organisational and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and lead by example.
Reliable, flexible, and proactive approach to work.

Working Hours

Standard hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm. However, flexibility is required as occasional earlier starts and later finishes may be needed to meet business demands.

If you have warehouse supervisory experience, a valid Counterbalance FLT licence, and are looking for a long-term opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website

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