Warehouse Supervisor - Appliance Refurbishment (Gateshead NE10)
Genuine progression to Operations Manager as we grow. £32,000-£38,000 per year. Full-time, permanent. Monday-Friday, 7am-5pm. Leading a team of 9.
The role in one line: Run the floor of one of the North East's busiest appliance refurbishment operations - a hands-on leadership role as a warehouse supervisor / team leader, with a team of 9, a direct line to the Director of Operations, and real influence over how the operation grows.
About Gap Renew: We refurbish and remanufacture over 35,000 washing machines, dryers, dishwashers and fridges every year for brands including Hoover, Candy, AEG, Haier and Beko, selling through eBay, our own online store, trade channels and our Gateshead showroom. We're an established, growing SME - which means the person in this role won't be a number. Your ideas on workflow, layout and process will be heard and acted on.
What you'll do:
- Lead, motivate and develop a team of 9 warehouse and refurbishment staff - daily task allocation, training, and performance feedback.
- Own the day-to-day flow of the floor: goods-in, refurbishment throughput, stock locations, picking and dispatch.
- Drive process improvements that cut turnaround times and lift output - and see them implemented, fast.
- Keep stock accurate through regular counts and strong stock control using our own in-house stock system (full training given - no prior WMS platform experience needed).
- Coordinate inbound and outbound logistics with our carriers and 3PL partners.
- Operate or oversee FLT, forklift and mechanical handling equipment safely, and keep health and safety standards front and centre.
- Work directly with the Director of Operations on planning, KPIs and continuous improvement.
What we're looking for:
- Proven experience leading a team in a warehouse, production or logistics environment - warehouse manager, warehouse supervisor or team leader level.
- Switched on and self-starting: you spot problems and fix them without waiting to be asked.
- Organised with stock and paperwork - comfortable with stock checks, goods-in records and basic reporting.
- Counterbalance forklift / FLT licence desirable (we'll fund training/renewal for the right person).
- Mechanical or appliance knowledge a bonus, not a requirement.
- Ambition - this role is built as a stepping stone into operations management as the business grows.
Pay and benefits:
- £32,000-£38,000 depending on experience - above the going rate for the area.
- 28 days' holiday including bank holidays.
- Company pension.
- Funded training and certifications (FLT, health and safety, leadership).
- Staff discount on refurbished appliances.
- Free on-site parking.
- Clear progression path to Operations Manager.
Hours: Monday-Friday, 7am-5pm with a 30-minute lunch and 15-minute breaks morning and afternoon.
Work location: in person, Gateshead NE10 0LH.
Pay: £32,000.00-£38,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
