We are seeking is seeking an experienced and motivated Chilled Warehouse Team Leader to join a busy warehouse and distribution operation in Tewkesbury. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic warehouse professional with food manufacturing, FMCG, or chilled logistics experience to lead a team in a fast-paced, temperature-controlled environment.
Days worked: 5 days over 7 Monday - Saturday
Hours: Minimum of 37.5 hours, five shifts per week
Start Times: 06:00 onwards, with finish times based on production demands
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead, supervise, and motivate warehouse operatives to achieve operational targets
2. Manage stock movements, ensuring product codes match picking tickets
3. Oversee safe and efficient loading and unloading of delivery vehicles
4. Ensure safe manual handling procedures are followed at all times
5. Maintain a clean, safe, and organised chilled warehouse environment
6. Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and food hygiene standards
7. Provide training, coaching, and support to team members
8. Cover for the Warehouse Supervisor as required
Important Note: This is a physically active role and requires manual handling.
Skills and Experience
9. Proven experience in a busy warehouse environment - ideally in food manufacturing, FMCG, chilled distribution, or logistics
10. Strong leadership and communication skills with a solutions-focused approach
11. Ability to thrive under pressure and adapt to changing priorities
12. Flexibility to work different shifts, including early starts from 06:00
13. Knowledge of safe working practices and strong attention to detail
14. Ideally a current Counterbalance Forklift Licence or Powered Pallet Truck (PPT) licence - training available for suitable candidates
Skills and Experience
15. Competitive salary with overtime enhancements above 40 hours
16. Comprehensive training and development - build your leadership career
17. Pension, holiday entitlement and staff-discounted dairy products
18. Be part of a supportive, community-focused team at the heart of sustainable manufacturing
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