Recruitment

Warehouse Team Supervisor (Hands-On)

Specialist Wholesaler & Distributor

Location: Broxburn West Lothian.
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £30,000 - £32,000, dependent on experience

We are a well-established specialist book wholesaler and distributor, supplying customers in the tourism, heritage and gift market across the UK. We are looking for an experienced warehouse operative/team leader ready to step into this role or an experienced Team Supervisor, working hands-on alongside a small, close-knit warehouse team of 6.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who already knows how a warehouse runs day to day and seeks accountability, influence and results, while still staying practical and fully hands-on with the daily activities of the warehouse.

The Role

You will be hands-on in the warehouse while also taking responsibility for helping organise the day, supporting colleagues and keeping standards high.

Key duties include:

  • Working hands-on across all warehouse activities: goods-in, checking-in, picking, packing and dispatch.
  • Acting as the day-to-day supervisor for the warehouse team, taking responsibility for workflow, task allocation and maintaining standards.
  • Helping plan daily/weekly workloads and priorities, and setting rotas.  
  • Supporting and guiding other team members when required.
  • Maintaining high standards of accuracy, housekeeping and health & safety.
  • Carrying out routine equipment and safety checks.
  • Operating a forklift (where applicable).
  • Working closely with the sales office and senior management team.
  • Feeding back ideas to improve efficiency and ways of working.

About You

This role would suit a senior or experienced warehouse operative or a current supervisor who:

  • Has solid, hands-on warehouse experience.
  • Is comfortable taking ownership of day-to-day operations and decisions.
  • Able to support, guide and motivate a small team.
  • Has good attention to detail and takes pride in getting things right the first time.
  • Is reliable, practical and calm under pressure.
  • Comfortable working in a physically active, hands-on role.
  • Holds a forklift licence (preferred, or willing to obtain).
  • Has Fire Warden and/or First Aid training (advantageous, not essential).

Previous formal supervisory experience is not essential — we are most interested in attitude, experience and the willingness to help achieve results.

What We Offer

  • A stable, permanent position within a long-established independent business.
  • A supportive environment with direct access to senior management.
  • Training and development to support you in the role.
  • Competitive pay based on experience.
  • A straightforward, respectful workplace where individual contribution is visible and valued.

How to Apply:
Interested (or know someone who’d be a great fit)? Visit our Recruitment page for full details and how to apply.

Apply via email jobs@lomondbooks.co.uk with your CV. Please also include a short covering note telling us about your warehouse experience and why you’re ready to step into this role.