Warehouse Team Leader
Location: Meir
Duration: 3 months temporary to permanent
Hours: 4 on 4 off, 6am to 6pm
Rate: £13.99 per hour
The role:
We are seeking a motivated and reliable Warehouse Team Leader to join our clients’ dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing daily warehouse operations, ensuring efficient and accurate order fulfilment, and leading a small team of warehouse staff. You will coordinate tasks, maintain inventory accuracy, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in warehouse operations, strong leadership skills, and the ability to work well in a fast-paced environment. If you're looking for an opportunity to take the next step in your career while contributing to the success of a growing team, we'd love to hear from you.
Main duties:
* Lead, motivate, and supervise warehouse staff to meet productivity and quality targets
* Delegate daily tasks and ensure workload is distributed evenly
* Oversee stock control and maintain inventory accuracy through regular checks
* Ensure accurate and timely picking, packing, and shipping of orders
* Enforce health and safety standards and conduct regular safety briefings
* Train new team members and provide ongoing coaching and development
* Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency
* Monitor performance metrics and report on key performance indicators (KPIs)
* Ensure proper use and maintenance of warehouse equipment and report any issues
* Liaise with management, logistics, and other departments to coordinate operations
* Address and resolve issues related to inventory discrepancies or team performance
* Ensure all documentation, including shipping logs and inventory records, is accurate and up to date
* Maintain compliance with company policies and relevant regulations
About you:
* Team support and task coordination in a fast-paced warehouse environment
* Basic leadership skills with experience guiding small teams and delegating tasks
* Knowledge of inventory control practices, including stock checks and discrepancy reporting
* Familiarity with health and safety regulations and safe working procedures
* Hands-on experience with warehouse tools such as pallet trucks and barcode scanners
* Training and mentoring new staff on daily processes and safety guidelines
* Strong communication skills to support collaboration across teams and shifts
Interested? Call Meg on 01782 712230 or email MegW@kpir.co.uk
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