Job Title: Cold Store Supervisor
Location: Wolverhampton
Hourly Rate: £15.61 per hour
Hours: Monday – Friday, 14:00 – 22:00
Reports To: Cold Store Manager / Site General Manager
About the Role
We are currently looking for an experienced Cold Store Supervisor to join our Wolverhampton site, supporting the day-to-day operations as we work towards making it the flagship location for Constellation Cold.
This is a hands-on supervisory role, overseeing cold store operatives and administration staff, ensuring products are handled safely, efficiently, and in line with all company and customer requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and work alongside cold store operatives to ensure efficient pick, pack, scan, loading, and unloading operations
- Lead, motivate, and manage teams to achieve productivity, quality, and customer service targets
- Ensure all staff are inducted, trained, and monitored in safe working practices
- Manage daily cold store activities including receipt, storage, custody, and release of customer goods
- Maintain full compliance with company policies, procedures, and industry standards (BRC, DQMP, Health & Safety, Quality, Environment)
- Support senior management and collaborate with other supervisors across the site
- Monitor performance, address issues proactively, and manage disciplinary processes where required
- Assist with stock control, physical stock takes, and the disposal of damaged or out-of-date stock
- Provide cover for the Cold Store Manager during absence
- Support internal and external audits and follow up on actions
- Act as Fire Warden for your shift following training
Health & Safety Responsibilities
- Ensure a high standard of housekeeping and safe systems of work
- Report hazards, near misses, accidents, and incidents promptly
- Ensure all team members understand emergency and safety procedures
- Assist with risk assessments, inspections, and Health & Safety audits
Key Requirements
- Previous supervisory experience in a warehouse or cold store environment
- FLT / MHE licences (essential)
- PC literate with good numeracy skills
- Experience using Warehouse Management Systems
- Strong people management, leadership, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Food industry experience preferred but not essential
- Proactive, organised, and able to manage time and resources effectively
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly rate of £15.61
- Stable Monday–Friday afternoon shift
- Opportunity to play a key role in developing a flagship site
- Supportive management and opportunities for development