Job Title: Warehouse Team Leader
Salary: £28,000 – £30,000 DOE
Reports to: Warehouse Manager
Hours: Rotating shifts (6am–2pm / 2pm–10pm, Monday–Friday)
Role Overview
The Warehouse Team Leader oversees day-to-day warehouse operations, ensuring efficient goods-in processes, material flow, storage, and dispatch. The role involves leading a team of operatives, promoting a safe and high-quality working environment, and supporting continual improvement across the warehouse.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and support warehouse operatives in daily activities (picking, loading, recycling, dispatch).
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Manage material movement to/from production and ensure accurate packaging, labelling, and documentation.
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Allocate work across the team, including drivers, to meet deadlines.
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Ensure compliance with company procedures, quality standards, and health & safety regulations.
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Monitor stock levels and support inventory accuracy through counts and checks.
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Train, coach, and develop team members.
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Liaise with production, customer service, and other departments to maintain smooth workflow.
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Investigate and resolve operational issues quickly and effectively.
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Maintain a clean, organised, and safe warehouse environment.
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Complete required paperwork accurately and on time.
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Support continuous improvement initiatives and report equipment, quality, or safety concerns.
Skills & Experience
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Experience in a warehouse environment and in a supervisory or team leader role.
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Strong understanding of warehouse systems, stock control, and material handling.
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Confident leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
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Forklift licence (Counterbalance or Reach) preferred.
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Knowledge of H&S and manual handling regulations.
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Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
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Flexible approach to shift working and occasional weekend support if needed.
Personal Attributes
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Hands-on, proactive, and leads by example.
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Reliable, punctual, and committed to high standards.
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Motivational and team-focused.
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Adaptable to changing priorities