Job Description
Warehouse Team Leader, Permanent, Larkhall, £35,600 per annum plus overtime
We're hiring a motivated, hands-on Warehouse Team Leader to join a leading manufacturing site and take responsibility for team supervision, despatch accuracy, inventory control, and warehouse safety. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity with fantastic career development potential, competitive salary, and excellent work-life balance.
As a Warehouse Team Leader you will:
* Lead and manage a team of 10+ warehouse operatives across all warehouse functions, including goods-in, storage, picking, packing, and despatch.
* Supervise daily operations to ensure the accurate, efficient, and on-time despatch of goods, maintaining high customer satisfaction levels.
* Monitor team attendance, timekeeping, and breaks while managing holiday schedules and ensuring adequate shift coverage.
* Drive team performance by conducting regular reviews, identifying training needs, and implementing staff development plans.
* Ensure all Health & Safety procedures are followed and escalate any risks or equipment issues to the Warehouse Manager.
* Uphold and enforce warehouse SOP's and compliance protocols, ensuring inventory accuracy and proper use of handling equipment.
* Respond to internal and external customer queries efficiently and professionally.
* Execute stock rotation and movements in line with FIFO (First In, First Out) practices.
* Maintain a clean and organised working environment by upholding 5S housekeeping standards.
* Support continuous improvement initiatives to optimise warehouse work-flows, reduce errors, and increase overall productivity.
What you can expect:
* A permanent contract with a competitive salary of £35,600 per annum
* The opportunity to work regular overtime paid at time and a half and double time
* A continental shift pattern working a mix of day shifts and night shifts
* Great work / life balance - over six months of the year on rest days or annual leave
* Investment in training & development
* Full uniform
* On site parking
* Opportunity of career progression
What we are looking for:
* A strong, stable work history with a positive, proactive attitude
* Proven experience leading warehouse teams in a fast-paced environment
* Strong numeracy skills and keen attention to detail to ensure stock and system accuracy
* Excellent communication and people management skills
* A confident and assertive leader who can adapt quickly to changing demands
* Competent in using warehouse systems and Microsoft Excel
If you're interested in working for a well-respected business then we'd love to hear from you. Apply now!
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