Warehouse Team Leader – Night Shift – Permanent Role Location: Waltham Abbey Shift: Permanent Nights – Sunday to Thursday 8.30 pm to 6am 42.5 hours Warehouse Team Leader – Night Shift – Permanent Role Location: Waltham Abbey Shift: Permanent Nights – Sunday to Thursday 8.30 pm to 6am 42.5 hours per week Salary: £33525.70 per annum inclusive of shift allowanceAbout the RoleCentric Talent are looking to recruit an experienced and talented Warehouse Team Leader on behalf of one of our clients who are a leading distributor of bathroom, kitchen and plumbing products.We’re looking for a confident and hands-on Warehouse Nights Team Leader to help drive our clients picking operation during the night shift. This is a key frontline leadership role where you’ll keep the operation running smoothly, ensure orders are picked accurately and on time, and create a safe, productive environment for your team.You’ll lead by example on shift — motivating colleagues, solving problems in real time, and stepping up to take operational control whenever the Nights Supervisor is unavailable.If you thrive in a fast-paced warehouse environment and enjoy leading from the front, this could be the role for you.What You’ll Be DoingKeeping the Shift on TrackDeliver the nightly picking plan to meet dispatch deadlinesAllocate labour effectively across picking zonesMonitor live performance, accuracy, and completion ratesTake quick corrective action to keep service on trackEscalate any risks to safety, service, or compliance promptlyLeading the TeamMotivate, guide, and support picking operatives throughout the shiftEnsure tasks and expectations are clearly understoodProvide real-time coaching and feedbackSupport training and onboarding of new team membersHealth & Safety FirstEnforce safe working practices and site rules at all timesChallenge unsafe behaviours and stop work where necessaryMaintain high housekeeping and PPE standardsReport hazards, near misses, and incidents correctlyQuality & AccuracyMaintain high picking accuracy and minimise errorsCarry out spot checks and basic auditsSupport investigations and corrective actions where neededStepping Up When NeededWhen deputising for the Nights Supervisor, you’ll take responsibility for:Coordinating the shift and making operational decisionsCompleting clear shift handoversMaintaining standards, discipline, and operational controlWhat We’re Looking ForEssentialExperience in a warehouse or distribution picking environmentPrevious team leadership or senior operative experienceStrong understanding of productivity, accuracy, and dispatch deadlinesConfident communicator who can challenge standards constructivelyCalm, decisive approach in a fast-moving night operationDesirableExperience deputising for a SupervisorFamiliarity with WMS and handheld scanning systemsExperience working in a KPI-driven environmentWhy Join UsThis is a great opportunity to step into a leadership role where you can make a real impact every night. You’ll play a vital role in delivering for customers, developing your team, and supporting a high-performing warehouse operation.If you’re ready to take the lead and keep things moving while the rest of the world sleeps — we’d love to hear from you.