Stores Team Leader (Temp to Perm)
Location: On-site
Hours: Full-time, Monday–Friday (38 hours)
Salary: £30,000 (depending on experience)
About the Role
Select Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a leading manufacturing company for a Stores Team Leader to join the Operations team on a temp-to-perm basis.
This is a hands-on operational leadership role responsible for ensuring the Stores function runs efficiently, safely, and in line with production requirements. You will lead a team of stores operatives, supporting day-to-day activity while ensuring high standards of accuracy, stock control, and system compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, support, and supervise the Stores team to achieve daily operational targets
Ensure accurate and timely picking, goods receipt, and distribution of materials to production
Maintain high levels of stock accuracy through cycle counting and disciplined inventory control
Oversee ERP transactions and ensure full compliance with scanning and traceability processes
Act as first point of contact for operational queries and prioritisation of work
Maintain housekeeping, audit readiness, and operational standards within the Stores area
Promote and enforce safe working practices in line with EHS requirements
Support continuous improvement activity across Stores operations
Ensure effective use of automated storage systems (VLM)
Key Requirements
Essential:
Experience in a warehouse, stores, or materials handling environment
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Ability to work in a fast-paced operational environment
Good communication and team leadership skills
Full UK driving licence
Desirable:
Experience with ERP systems and hand-held scanning devices
FLT licence
Supervisory or team leader experience
Continuous improvement or lean manufacturing experience
Hours and Benefits
38 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Working hours between 08:00–18:00 (to be agreed with line manager)
Early Friday finish currently in place, subject to workload
Temp-to-perm opportunity with long-term progression potential
Please apply if you have relevant experience in a warehouse, stores, or materials handling environment and are looking for a leadership role within a fast-paced manufacturing setting