Team Leader
Location: London Gateway
Department: Warehouse – Logistics
Shift Pattern: 06:00–14:00 / 14:00–22:00 (Rotating)
Reports to: Shift Manager
At Ziegler UK, we are part of a globally recognised logistics group delivering smart, reliable supply chain solutions. We are now looking for a driven and hands-on Team Leader to join our Warehouse operation at London Gateway.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about performance, people, and process, this is your opportunity to step into a key leadership role.
The Role
As Team Leader, you will support the Shift Manager in delivering a safe, efficient, and fully compliant warehouse operation. You will ensure the smooth receipt, storage, and despatch of goods while maintaining high service levels for our customers.
Key Responsibilities
* Drive productivity and achieve required performance targets
* Manage vehicle turnaround and bay operations efficiently
* Deploy labour effectively in line with workflow and operational demands
* Maintain excellent housekeeping and hygiene standards
* Ensure compliance with all legislative, company, ISO and BRC standards
* Monitor performance using operational tools and implement corrective plans where required
* Support training and succession planning to ensure the right skills mix on shift
* Maintain strong communication between Warehouse, Stock, Administration and Customer Service teams
* Promote a strong Health & Safety culture across the operation
This is a hands-on leadership role and may require supporting operational duties including FLT driving, order picking, manual loading/unloading, and general warehouse tasks as needed.
About You
Essential:
* Flexible and adaptable approach
* Strong understanding of customer service impact and cost of poor quality
* Ability to manage priorities and deliver results
* IT literate (Word, Excel, Outlook, Google Sheets)
Desirable:
* Full UK driving licence
* Minimum 2 years' experience within a distribution or warehouse operation
* Experience in case picking and reworking operations
* Working knowledge of warehousing, transport operations, ISO Quality and BRC standards
* Strong interpersonal skills with a resilient and proactive mindset
Why Join Ziegler UK?
You will be joining a respected international logistics organisation where high standards, teamwork, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do. This is an opportunity to grow your leadership career within a structured and supportive environment.
If you are ready to lead, drive performance, and make a real impact, we want to hear from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £27,500.00 per year
Work Location: In person