Cold Store Supervisor

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Bury St. Edmunds
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Transportation & Logistics
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SKILLS

Cold Store Operations Team Management Health & Safety HACCP Warehouse Management Forklift (Counterbalance) Reachtruck IT Literacy

FULL DESCRIPTION

Cold Store Supervisor

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] – Bury St. Edmunds, England, United Kingdom

Full-time

Job Description

Bring an eye for detail and a proactive approach as you manage a small team within a busy and sophisticated cold store operation.

Efficiency, safety and customer service underpin the success of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], a multi-temperature warehousing and logistics business. Do you have the skills and experience to proactively ensure smooth-running operations for this site? Can you contribute to a friendly atmosphere where everyone is encouraged to develop their skills and career? If so, please read on to find out more about an interesting opportunity within a growing company.

Key Responsibilities

  • Supervise the day-to-day activities of the Cold Store Operation, meeting the priorities set by the Site and Operations Managers and eliminating backlogs of work or vehicle delays;
  • Ensure daily, weekly and monthly checks including those required for the site HACCP plan are completed in full and on time;
  • Plan and manage labour resources, including holidays and absence;
  • Ensure safe and efficient storage and warehouse space management.

You report any problems and non-conformances to the Site and Operations Managers and work to resolve these. You maintain a proactive dialogue with Stock Controllers to ensure clear communication at all times. When required, you deputise for the Operations Manager and ensure continuity of service.

Working Hours & Flexibility

This role is a mid-shift supervisor position, with standard working hours of 10:00 – 18:30. However, flexibility is essential. You may be required to work outside of these hours to support late-arriving lorries, which can involve staying later to assist with unloading. During busy periods, shifts may vary.

Overtime forms part of the role. In addition, weekend cover is shared with other supervisors, which includes approximately 4 hours on a Saturday morning for a fixed weekly order. Due to the nature of the operation, a flexible mindset is important.

About the Company

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is part of the Nichirei Logistics Group, a global leader in temperature-controlled logistics. You will be working within an international organization that offers the resources and support needed to perform your role at the highest level.

Benefits

  • Market based salary
  • 20 days annual leave
  • Pension and insurances
  • Training opportunities

Requirements

  • Experience in warehousing, distribution or logistics
  • Experience managing a small team
  • Numerate and IT literate
  • Able to work in a cold store environment
  • Valid Counterbalance forklift licence. A reach truck licence is also required, although training can be provided if needed.

Apply

If you think this is the role for you, contact us today via the application button on this page. If you have any questions, please send an email to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].

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