Warehouse Logistics Supervisor
Estate Logistics Team at The Newt in Somerset
Warehouse Logistics Supervisor
£29,000 per annum plus performance bonus and fantastic benefits
40 hours per week across 5 days (shifts scheduled between 06:00 and 18:00).
A driving licence is required for this role
Advert closes: 23 March 2026
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Keep our estate moving – lead the logistics that power The Newt.
Our Warehouse Supervisor
Our Warehouse Supervisor plays a key role in supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the Estate Logistics operation. Working from our Avalon base, you’ll oversee essential warehouse activities including order picking, packing, deliveries across the estate, goods-in processing and stock control. You will coordinate daily operational tasks, ensuring orders are processed accurately and on schedule while maintaining high standards of efficiency, safety and organisation. Acting as a key link between teams, you will also support continuous improvement within warehouse processes and step in to provide cover for the Assistant Warehouse Manager when required.
Key Responsibilities
- Pick, pack and deliver orders across the Estate daily
- Allocate daily tasks to team members and monitor operational performance
- Ensure the operational plan is completed on schedule and in full
- Manage goods-in processes including checks, product recording and receipting purchase orders
- Maintain high order picking accuracy and support warehouse KPIs
- Complete stock checks, cycle counts and maintain accurate stock records
- Maintain warehouse hygiene, HACCP documentation and health & safety checks
- Support ecommerce fulfilment operations during peak demand or absence
What we can offer
- A positive workplace environment with opportunities to develop both personally and professionally.
- Peace of mind with Employee Life Cover, providing your nominated loved one with 2x your salary.
- Support from our Employee Assistance Programme, including unlimited 24/7 remote GP appointments for you and your family.
- Look after your wellbeing with complimentary access to our Spa and swimming pools and our exclusive benefit of 50% off Spa Treatments.
- Stay in shape with complimentary use of our gym and wellbeing classes.
- Access to our Cycle to Work scheme, supporting wellbeing and sustainable commuting.
- Complimentary staff meal when onsite – crafted by our dedicated kitchen team, often featuring fresh produce from our estate.
- Enjoy shopping in both our shops on estate and online with 30% discount for all our colleagues and free delivery for any online purchases.
- Complimentary garden membership for The Newt and our partner gardens, including the Eden Project, Kew Gardens and The Lost Gardens of Heligan.
- We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our colleague recognition programme – Newt Awards, with the opportunity to achieve amazing rewards, including a complimentary Hotel Stay.
- Discover exclusive perks with discounted hotel stays for staff, accompanied by a 30% discount at our restaurants.
- A team that knows how to have fun with regular team engagement activities, including Fun Squad events.
- Up to 30 days annual leave each year for our full-time team.
What we're looking for
- Previous experience in a warehouse or operations supervisory role
- Experience using warehouse management or operational IT systems
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
- Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively across departments
- A proactive approach with strong attention to detail
- Full UK driving licence including Category B and trailer towing
Where you'll be working
The Estate Logistics Team is an essential function for the estate, supplying services across all areas of the business from our Avalon base. The main functions of the department are:
- Receiving and storage of all central procurement stock for The Newt
- Management of warehouse stock and storage areas
- Logistics services from food production areas to warehouse and receiving departments
- Processing and fulfilment of supply orders to internal departments
- Processing external purchase orders into the warehouse
Avalon is the operational side of The Newt with a range of functional areas including e-commerce fulfilment, central procurement, butchery, bakery, food production kitchen, commercial produce growing and livestock.
Who are we- The Newt in Somerset
Nestled within an expanse of rolling fields and steeped in ancient history, our luxury country estate stands as a haven of refined elegance, inviting guests to explore acres of captivating gardens, meandering pathways, and enriching exhibitions - accessible 364 days a year for our members. Our hotel extends a warm welcome, offering a home-away-from-home experience where impeccable service flourishes in an ambiance of unassuming sophistication. Beyond the estate, the Newt's essence remains tangible, with our Ecommerce teams delivering our finest products to homes, while media and membership endeavours keep them informed of our latest developments. Behind the scenes, a tapestry of talented teams - from Housekeeping to HR, Finance to Farming - collaborates harmoniously, crafting an unforgettable journey of growth, development, and innovation, where every contribution creates unparalleled experiences.