Warehouse Team Leader
Competitive salary, Crawley, West Sussex, 7:30am - 5:00pm Monday to Friday, Permanent, 4 weeks paid holiday + Bank Holidays, pension, health cash plan, training, social events
The Role
Reporting to the Warehouse Manager, theWarehouse Team Leader will support the day‑to‑day running of a busy warehouse and trade counter operation within a well‑established distribution and logistics environment. This role combines hands‑on warehouse work with customer‑facing responsibilities and team leadership, ensuring deliveries are completed efficiently across regional routes and warehouse standards are maintained at all times.
Checking vehicles are correctly loaded with the correct products and spare parts
Unloading products from vehicles, including self‑unloading where required
Leading the team with vehicle loading and preparation for next‑day deliveries
Supporting warehouse operations during busy periods, including picking and packing
Assisting customers at the trade counter with enquiries, product information and despatch
Receiving deliveries, checking goods and booking stock into the system
Supporting stock control, warehouse movements and preparation for larger deliveries
Acting as key holder and overseeing operations in the Warehouse Manager's absence
Providing driver cover on South East and Midlands driving routes (all within the normal working hours)
General warehouse duties, housekeeping and basic vehicle maintenance
Requirements
The successful Warehouse Team Leader will be physically fit and comfortable with a hands‑on role involving manual handling. A clean UK driving licence with no more than three points is required, along with experience in warehouse operations. Strong communication skills, reliability and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team are important. Experience using stock or order processing systems is highly desirable, along with a proactive and forward‑thinking approach.
This role could suit someone who has worked as a Warehouse Supervisor, Distribution Supervisor or Logistics Team Leader.
Company Information
This organisation operates within a practical, customer‑focused distribution and warehousing sector, supplying products to trade and commercial customers. The business values teamwork, reliability and service quality, offering a stable working environment with a supportive management structure and opportunities to broaden skills across warehouse, logistics and customer service functions.
Package
Competitive salary
4 weeks paid holiday
Pension contributions
Company health cash plan
Full training provided
Friendly working environment
Regular social events
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