Lineage is the world's largest and most innovative provider of temperature-controlled logistics solutions with +20,000 colleagues globally. At Lineage Logistics, helping to feed the world is more than a job - it's a purpose we live by every day.
If you open your fridge freezer, up to 20% of the products you'll see have passed through a Lineage facility. We support customers who keep our schools and restaurants stocked and supplied as well as working with many of the UK's leading retailers.
We are currently recruiting for a Team Leader to join our Warehouse Operations Team at Gillingham.
Shift Pattern Available:
Monday - Friday with an alternative overtime shift on a Saturday when needed, working 06:00-14:00 / 14:00-22:00 on a rotating shift pattern.
Salary: £14.54 per hour, plus a shift allowance of £20.00 paid weekly.
Are you a hands-on, proactive leader with a passion for keeping the Team moving and motivated.
We're looking for a Team Leader to oversee our days and afters operation, including cross-dock operations, ensuring smooth, safe, and efficient stock flow through the warehouse. If you're ready to take ownership, lead a small team, and make a real impact in a fast-paced logistics environment, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead Cross-Dock Operations - Manage the end-to-end days and afters operation, ensuring stock moves quickly and accurately through the cross-dock, with minimal delays.
* Team Leadership & Engagement - Motivate, coach, and support a small team. You'll set the tone for the shift, fostering a culture of ownership, teamwork, and accountability.
* Operational Management - Stay on top of stock levels, warehouse organisation, and inventory accuracy. Tackle operational issues before they become problems.
* Planning & Scheduling - Develop daily shift plans, allocate tasks, and keep everything running to schedule - even when the unexpected happens.
* Effective Communication - Keep your team aligned with priorities, changes, and safety updates throughout the shift.
* WMS Monitoring - Perform regular checks using the Warehouse Management System (WMS) to catch and fix stock discrepancies early.
* Housekeeping & Safety - Drive high standards of cleanliness and safety during the night shift - setting the example and ensuring compliance.
* Cross-Shift Collaboration - Work closely with other team leaders and departments to ensure a smooth handover and consistent performance across all shifts.
* Performance Reviews - Conduct regular team appraisals to assess performance, set goals, and support team development.
What We're Looking For
* Experience in warehouse operations, ideally with exposure to cross-dock or fast-moving logistics environments.
* Experience of leading by example and demonstrating personal accountability.
* Excellent planning and organisational ability, with confidence in managing time-sensitive tasks and shifting priorities.
* WMS experience - you're comfortable using systems to monitor and manage inventory.
* Resilience under pressure - you're calm, solutions-focused, and quick-thinking when challenges arise.
* MHE licence or experience is a plus, but not essential.
What's in it for me?
* A permanent opportunity with a direct employer; we will not employ you through an agency.
* Opportunity to develop a career within an industry leading global company.
* Opportunity to earn an extra day of annual leave each year, up to the maximum of one extra week for length of service.
* Free onsite car park
* Support your emotional well-being with access to a 24/7 employee assistance phone line offering confidential free counselling and advice.
* Preferential rates for loans and savings offered through exclusive access to a credit union.
* Refer new employees and get generous financial reward through our referral scheme.
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