Are you an experienced warehouse or logistics professional ready to take the next step in your career? We’re looking for a proactive and organised Warehouse Team Leader to oversee the daily despatch operations at our busy Aylesham site.
Working closely with your counterpart on the opposite shift, you’ll lead a small team to ensure orders are picked, checked, and dispatched accurately and efficiently—meeting deadlines without compromising quality or safety.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Coordinating shift start-up procedures and briefing the team on daily targets
* Unlocking and carrying out pre-start equipment checks
* Leading the team to deliver against daily work plans and KPIs
* Overseeing order picking and loading/unloading operations
* Ensuring full compliance with stock management systems and processes
* Maintaining high standards of accuracy, health & safety, and customer service
* Liaising with the transport and despatch office to ensure smooth logistics operations
* Supporting training, development, and performance of team members
What We’re Looking For
* Experience in a supervisory role within a warehouse or logistics environment
* Strong leadership and resource planning skills
* Excellent attention to detail and communication abilities
* Good working knowledge of health & safety legislation
* Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
* A forklift licence (Reach or Counterbalance) – essential
* GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths - essential
* A logistics qualification (e.g. CILT) - desirable
* Experience in high-volume manufacturing or fresh produce - a bonus
Why Work With Us?
At Sharpak Aylesham, we think people do their best when they feel valued and supported. That’s why we offer a range of benefits to make make work more enjoyable and assist you along the way - and we're always looking for new ways to improve what we offer.
Here’s what you’ll get when you join the team:
* Life Assurance - from day one, we've got you covered
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - free, confidential support when you need it
* Medical Cash Plan - money back on everyday health costs
* Extra Holidays - 22 days plus bank holidays, and even more the longer you’re with us
* Paid Breaks - yes, really!
* Long Service Awards - we love to celebrate your milestones
Additional Information
Due to the location of our site, being able to drive and having access to your own vehicle may be necessary for some applicants.
To apply for this role, you must be able to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. If you are interested in this role and meet the role requirements listed above, we would love to hear from you. Please APPLY NOW by submitting your CV and a cover letter.
Please note, successful candidates must provide a suitable reference upon receiving an offer of employment.
Sharpak Aylesham reserve the right to bring the closing date of this position forward where a high volume of applications is received #J-18808-Ljbffr