We are assisting our client in sourcing a Warehouse lead hand. This is a Monday to Friday role. The position is a permanent position after a qualifying period of 12 weeks. Role purpose is as follows: To lead all aspects of the warehouse operations to include close communication with the conveyor operations team to ensure all stock is managed effectively. This role will be responsible for health & safety within your operational areas in addition to stock management to include the safe and secure receipt, handling, storage, and counting of all warehouse stock. Also the accurate and efficient assembly, packing and loading of customer orders and communicating with your team to ensure all processes and instructions are followed correctly. This is a hands-on role, based on a rotating shift basis, that requires the Warehouse Lead Hand to lead by example and demonstrate a work ethic that puts health & safety and the customer as top priorities at all times. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Essential. A sound working knowledge of warehousing and materials handling Must be a fully certified forklift driver with previous FLT working experience, preferably in a high volume warehouse Be numerate and literate with a high attention to detail, basic computer skills, and able to communicate effectively To demonstrate an understanding and respect for health, safety and environment within an operational environment To demonstrate an understanding of hazard identification in an operational environment Be confident in the use of systems required to complete the role Be able to work alone with minimal supervision Ability to lead and motivate a small team Ability to judge distances and heights and work in varying seasonal temperatures Be able to conduct accurate stock counts with no supervision Essential in the role Meets the requirements of the Company Competency Matrix Good communicator and ability to influence people Be able to identify and challenge unsafe behaviours in an operational environment using the appropriate safety tools Carry out other reasonable tasks Desirable Experience in Managing Health & Safety Ideally experienced in using SAP Experience in leading a team