Warehouse Supervisor
Location: Liverpool Head Office
Hours: 4 days out of 7 (flexible to cover extended operating hours)
About Us
Hops and Barley is a thriving family-run business with over 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Known for our flexible product portfolio and dependable delivery schedules, we pride ourselves on being there for our customers when they need us most—more than any of our competitors.
Due to growing demand for our services, we are expanding our team at our head office in Liverpool.
The Role
We are looking for a proactive and experienced Warehouse supervisor to support and enhance the daily operations of our warehouse. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing workflows, supervising staff, and ensuring high standards of efficiency, safety, and customer service.
This role reports directly to the Warehouse Manager and will act as their deputy when required, working closely with other departments to ensure the seamless fulfilment of orders.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Management
- Supervise daily warehouse activities, including picking, packing, goods in, goods out, and dispatch
- Ensure customer orders are processed accurately and on time
- Monitor workflow and staffing levels to meet operational demands
- Support stock control, inventory accuracy, and space utilisation
Team Supervision
- Lead, motivate, and supervise warehouse operatives, pickers and drivers
- Allocate daily tasks and priorities
- Support training, onboarding, and development of warehouse staff
- Conduct basic performance monitoring and provide feedback
Process & Compliance
- Ensure warehouse procedures and company policies are followed
- Maintain accurate documentation and system records
- Support continuous improvement initiatives
- Liaise with drivers, customer service, and management teams
Skills & Experience Required
- Previous warehouse experience, ideally in a supervisory role
- Good understanding of warehouse operations and stock control
- Strong communication and people management skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Good attention to detail and organisational skills
- Experience using warehouse management systems (WMS)
- FLT licence (counterbalance/reach)
- First aid or health & safety training
Personal Attributes
- Proactive and hands‑on leadership style
- Reliable, flexible, and trustworthy
- Positive attitude with a problem‑solving approach
- Able to lead by example
Hours & Working Conditions
- Full‑time role (shift patterns may include early starts and weekends)
- Warehouse environment with manual handling requirements
What We Offer
- Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
- Stable employment with a growing company
- Opportunities for development and progression
- Supportive team environment
We welcome dedicated professionals with a passion for logistics and warehouse management to apply and grow with us.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
