Shift Supervisor

Rexel Energy Solutions; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions provider is hiring a Warehouse Shift Supervisor for their Aylesbury Distribution Centre to oversee daily operations and manage a team. The ideal candidate will have previous warehouse leadership experience, focusing on efficiency and safety. This full-time position offers a benefits package including a performance-related bonus, extensive time off, and various health and well-being support programs.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

33 days annual leave

Free virtual GP service

Contributory pension scheme

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Previous experience of leading a team in a warehouse environment.
• Experience in a service-lead, time-critical environment.
• Capability of defining performance measures and analyzing data.

Responsibilities

• Oversee shift operation and monitor picking rates.
• Coach and develop the team to meet objectives.
• Manage daily operational activities and ensure compliance with company policies.

Skills

Team leadership

Collaboration

Customer focus

Accountability

Health & Safety awareness

Job description

Company Description

Are you a motivated individual with strong leadership skills? Do you have the ability to inspire and lead a team by example?

We have an opening within our Aylesbury Distribution Centre for a Warehouse Shift Supervisor to join the AM Shift working, Monday to Friday 05:30 - 14:00.

Rexel UK is a global leader in the distribution of electrical and energy‑efficient products and services. Our mission is to deliver smart electrical solutions that enhance the comfort, safety, and security of homes, businesses, and industries.

Benefits

• Bonuses: Performance Related Bonus scheme
• Time Off: 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays, increasing with experience). You can also buy and sell holiday and enjoy enhanced parental leave.
• Support & Development: Extensive learning opportunities from day one.
• Health & Wellbeing: Free virtual GP service, Healthy Mind Champions, and more!
• Perks: Contributory pension scheme and life assurance, staff discounts, exclusive holiday offers and free financial support and education.

Job Description

As a Shift Supervisor, you will oversee the shift operation, and work alongside the Shift Manager to monitor picking rates, control shortfall and picking errors, and provide coaching to ensure service levels are achieved to hit distribution greatness.

Ideally, you will have come from a warehouse/distribution background, with solid experience of supervising both permanent and temporary workforce.

Role Responsibilities

• Manage a team of warehouse operatives to ensure their daily tasks are completed, meeting the daily OTIF KPI.
• Plan and execute day‑to‑day operational activities, ensuring that picks, packs and dispatches for distribution are managed effectively.
• Coach, motivate and develop your team to achieve objectives and comply with Company policies and procedures, addressing any shortfalls in performance.
• Practice and use lean principles to improve processes and remove non‑value‑added tasks and processes.
• Facilitate effective communication across the shift through regular feedback and ensure team briefs are conducted, keeping all colleagues informed of site changes and updated business information.
• Ensure site security measures are enforced with staff and housekeeping standards, and maintained in line with Health & Safety and Quality Standards, taking prompt and appropriate action if any issues are identified.

Qualifications

At Rexel, we prioritise hiring individuals based on behaviours and potential rather than requiring specific formal qualifications for roles. The behaviours that will set you up for success as a Shift Supervisor include:

COLLABORATION: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to achieve shared objectives.

TAKES ACCOUNTABILITY: Taking action, overcoming obstacles, and meeting commitments.

CUSTOMER FOCUS: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer‑centric solutions.

What We Are Looking For You To Have

• Previous experience of leading a team delivering against a targeted productivity within a warehouse environment that includes pick and pack, order consolidation and bulk dispatch.
• Experience of working in an evolving environment where no two days are the same.
• Ability to define performance measures, analyse data to improve operation and reduce costs.
• Experience of working in a service‑lead, time‑critical environment where quality and productivity are equal.
• Capability of explaining and justifying points of view, discussing options objectively, and handling difficult discussions with clarity and professionalism.
• Health & Safety awareness and understanding, and a commitment to safe working practices.
• Demonstrable experience of working in an IT‑lead process environment.

Additional Information

At Rexel UK, we’re all about welcoming people from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives because we know that diversity drives fresh ideas and great results.

By coming together as one team, we’re building a high‑performance culture that not only drives success but also creates real value for our customers and communities.

Creating an environment where individuality is celebrated and creativity flourishes, we’re making sure everyone feels supported and confident to be their best.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Wholesale