Warehouse Team Leader
Location: Stotfold, Hitchin
Salary: £38,000 - £43,000 (negotiable) + monthly profit-share bonus scheme
About the Company
A long-established, family-run business specialising in the supply of high-quality fasteners and fixings to industrial and commercial customers across the UK is seeking a Warehouse Team Leader. Operating from modern facilities in Hitchin, this organisation continues to grow and invest in its operations, offering a stable, supportive and professional working environment.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Warehouse Team Leader to take responsibility for managing the day-to-day activity within the warehouse, ensuring operational efficiency and maintaining strong standards of safety, accuracy and service. Acting as a key point of communication, you will work closely with the Operations Manager and wider teams to support daily targets, stock control accuracy and ongoing improvements.
You will initially lead a core warehouse team of three staff, with the potential for team expansion as the business grows and demand increases. The role involves planning workflow, supporting projects and ensuring seamless execution of warehouse operations.
We also expect that as workload allows you will be able to assist the buyer, supporting with stock control checks and forecasts, arranging logistics and other misc stock related tasks.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee order picking, packing and dispatch operations
Monitor and review workflow to ensure operational targets are achieved
Ensure stock replenishment is completed when picking locations are empty
Maintain accurate product labelling, location and stock visibility
Liaise with the Operations Manager regarding stock issues or damage-risk items
Lead, support and develop warehouse operatives, ensuring best practice
Maintain adherence to company Health & Safety standards
Promote high standards of housekeeping across the warehouse
Conduct one-to-one meetings, reviews and first-line management when required
Maintain records relating to inspections and follow-up actions
Support compliance with legislation including relevant operational requirements
Produce and maintain weekly warehouse KPI reportsRequirements
Previous warehouse experience within a distribution or manufacturing environment
Prior experience managing and developing a team
Knowledge of Health & Safety requirements and manual handling procedures
Strong IT skills (warehouse system experience desirable)
Good written and verbal communication skills
Effective organisational and prioritisation ability
Experience implementing change and supporting process improvements
Strong attention to detail and methodical working approach
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
A proactive, positive and hands-on attitude
Ability to lift & move small cartons which may weigh up to around 25 KG
Counterbalance fork truck permit, or willing to be trainedBenefits
Salary between £38,000 - £43,000 (negotiable)
Monthly profit-share bonus scheme
Free on-site parking
Free tea, coffee and snacks
Modern, safe warehouse facilities
Monday to Friday working hours: 8am-5pm (no weekends)If you are seeking a role where you can lead a developing team, improve warehouse performance and contribute directly to the success of a growing business, we would welcome your application