Warehouse Team Leader – needed in Tewkesbury, Salary: Starting at £14.12 per hour (increasing with training, up to £15.42), Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week – 5 shifts, Start Times: Various start times from 06:00, Location: Tewkesbury, Contract: Temp to Perm (12 Weeks).
Join a well-established logistics and distribution operation! We’re looking for an enthusiastic Warehouse Team Leader to join a brand-new, state-of-the-art chilled warehouse in Tewkesbury. This is an entry-level leadership role with full training and long-term progression opportunities in warehouse management.
What You’ll Do
* Support Warehouse Supervisors in the daily receipt, picking, and dispatch of chilled products
* Lead, motivate, and coach a small team of Warehouse Operatives
* Oversee stock movements, checking product codes and maintaining accuracy
* Ensure safe and efficient loading and unloading of vehicles
* Maintain a clean, organised, and safe warehouse environment in line with food hygiene standards
* Communicate effectively across Production, Haulage, and Distribution teams
* Assist with staff performance monitoring and development
* Provide cover for Supervisors during absences or holidays
What We’re Looking For
* Strong communication skills and ability to build positive working relationships
* Motivated, proactive, and eager to develop leadership skills
* Excellent attention to detail, organisational, and problem-solving abilities
* Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities in a fast-moving warehouse
* Knowledge of Health & Safety and safe working practices
* (Desirable) Previous experience in FMCG, dairy, or chilled warehouse logistics
* (Desirable) Forklift or PPT licence – training available
Shift Pattern
* Weekdays & Saturdays: Various start times approx. 06:00, 07:00, 08:00, 09:00 (occasionally 05:00)
* 37.5 hours per week
* Rotating shifts based on warehouse operational needs
What’s in It for You
* Competitive pay with overtime enhancements after 40 hours
* Long-term stability via Temp-to-Perm route
* Full training including Level 2 Food Safety, Level 2 HACCP, Level 2 COSHH, and leadership coaching
* 30 days holiday (increasing with service)
* Cycle to work scheme
* Health & wellbeing support
* Pension scheme (4% employee / 4.5% employer)
* Refer-a-friend bonus up to £500
* Discounted products and delivery
* Clear career progression and leadership development opportunities
Interested?
Apply now or visit us at:
Pertemps Gloucester
Unit 4A, Elmbridge Court
Cheltenham Road East
Gloucester, GL3 1JZ
Mon–Fri, 08:00–17:00
Call: 01452 507500