Site Support Supervisor - Stores, Logistics & Yard Management in Watford

Site Support Supervisor – Stores, Logistics & Yard Management – Watford, Hertfordshire

Overview

Based at the company\’s facility in Hertfordshire, the Site Support Supervisor will oversee Stores, Logistics and Yard Management in a fast‑paced environment handling a wide range of building materials. Two direct reports are expected, so supervisory experience is a definite advantage. (This is a fully site‑based role – candidates should be within easy commuting distance of Watford.)

Key Responsibilities

• Control receipt, handling, storage, distribution and disposal of goods and samples, ensuring minimum levels compatible with ready availability and ease of retrieval.
• Maintain records of sample movements to meet the needs of the company management system.
• Organise the shipping and transport of materials and equipment between suppliers and sub‑contractors; assist Test Technicians with manual handling.
• Provide a lift‑and‑shift service to technicians and other parts of the company as required.
• Supervise reporting staff, ensuring adherence to safe and efficient working practices, and identify developmental assistance and training where needed.
• Manage efficient removal of all waste generated on site, including recycled paper, samples, chemicals and electronics.

Candidate Profile

• At least 5 years experience in a site supervision role that involved responsibility for stores, logistics and yard management (ideally related to building / construction materials).
• Good understanding of stores & goods in/out procedures.
• Competent in issuing materials for processing and completing associated documentation.
• Able to deal with clients at all levels to expediate obtaining materials.
• Good communication skills and willingness to try new approaches to streamline workflow.
• Works well with little or no supervision but can readily be a team member when required.
• Computer literate – Word, Excel, etc.
• Up‑to‑date forklift licence.

Salary and Benefits

• Starting salary £30‑32,000 per annum
• Employer contributory pension scheme of 6 %
• Life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance starting at 25 days and increasing to 30 after five years of service
• Health care cash plan scheme
• Free car parking

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Sales and Business Development – Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage