Note that this is a term time only opportunity. Our Warehouse Supervisor works two hours per day Monday to Friday at our warehouse in Park Royal, W3. We are open until 17th June and reopen on 31st August 2026.
About us
The Children’s Book Project is a registered charity that directly tackles inequalities in well-being, self-esteem and educational outcomes in childhood by gifting beautiful, contemporary books to young people with very few books of their own. We have now gifted over two million pre-loved, carefully curated books to children across the UK via schools, foodbanks, prisons and women’s groups, ensuring the relevance and appeal of every book we gift.
The opportunity
Our Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for the safe, efficient, and sustainable operation of our warehouse, ensuring it remains tidy and fully operational.
The role includes overseeing books in, ensuring books are stored correctly, moving pallets as required, and moving and loading books out into vans or ready for couriers. The Warehouse Supervisor is also responsible for managing rubbish and recycling. From time to time it may mean working with the wider team to plan for larger deliveries or for longer storage of boxed books.
They will oversee stock management, including regular stock takes, and anticipate / report any shortages.
The role includes ensuring that regular health and safety / fire checks are conducted as per an agreed schedule, maintaining the building, carrying out minor repairs and arranging contractors for larger maintenance issues when required.
Key responsibilities
Warehouse Operations
- Oversee day-to-day warehouse operations for the site they are responsible for
- Work with the team to ensure consistent standards, processes, and layouts across all locations where possible
- Proactively identify and implement process improvements to increase safety, efficiency and throughput
Efficient & Safe Use of Space
- Working with the Volunteer Manager to ensure full understanding of expectations, ensure that Team Leaders in all hubs maintain a clean, organised, and safe warehouse environment
- Make recommendations for improved use of the space wherever this seems sensible
- Ensure adequate stock levels and safe storage of tools, equipment, and boxes for all warehouse activities
- Provide hands on support, moving stock or helping to load the van.
- Book couriers as required for sending books to schools/prisons and for sending out dumpbins
Health, Safety & Premises Management
- Enforce health and safety protocols across all sites for staff, volunteers, and visitors including consideration of the outside of a warehouse e.g. any parking or areas used by the public
- Responsible for risk assessments for warehouse including regular reappraisal of existing risk assessments
- Carry out half termly site checks to ensure compliance with safety guidelines inc Fire Safety and First Aid
- Address any electrical, plumbing, security, or other premises-related issues that fall under lessee responsibility
- Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement
Sustainable Practices & Waste Management
- Coordinate all waste disposal to ensure the organisation adheres to best practice sustainability standards
- Manage day to day issues with waste disposal companies
- Monitor waste and identify opportunities to reduce waste and improve recycling and reuse.
Inventory & Stock Management
- Move stock within the warehouse as required
- Maintain an overall inventory of all stock and pass on any ordering requirements
- Maintain an up-to-date inventory of all printed materials and gifting collateral
- Ensure all materials are stored safely and are easily available for use
Pay: £14.80 per hour
Benefits:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London W3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you have a full and clean UK driving licence?
- Are you able to work two hours per day, five days a week?
Experience:
- warehousing: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Location:
Work Location: In person
