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
1. Support Warehouse Supervisors in the daily receipt, picking, and dispatch of chilled products
2. Lead, motivate, and coach a small team of Warehouse Operatives
3. Oversee stock movements, checking product codes and maintaining accuracy
4. Ensure safe and efficient loading and unloading of vehicles
5. Maintain a clean, organised, and safe warehouse environment in line with food hygiene standards
6. Communicate effectively across Production, Haulage, and Distribution teams
7. Assist with staff performance monitoring and development
8. Provide cover for Supervisors during absences or holidays
What We’re Looking For
9. Strong communication skills and ability to build positive working relationships
10. Motivated, proactive, and eager to develop leadership skills
11. Excellent attention to detail, organisational, and problem-solving abilities
12. Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities in a fast-moving warehouse
13. Knowledge of Health & Safety and safe working practices
14. (Desirable) Previous experience in FMCG, dairy, or chilled warehouse logistics
15. (Desirable) Forklift or PPT licence – training available
Shift Pattern
16. Weekdays & Saturdays: Various start times approx. 06:00, 07:00, 08:00, 09:00 (occasionally 05:00)
17. 37.5 hours per week
18. Rotating shifts based on warehouse operational needs
What’s in It for You
19. Competitive pay with overtime enhancements after 40 hours
20. Long-term stability via Temp-to-Perm route
21. Full training including Level 2 Food Safety, Level 2 HACCP, Level 2 COSHH, and leadership coaching
22. 30 days holiday (increasing with service)
23. Cycle to work scheme
24. Health & wellbeing support
25. Pension scheme (4% employee / 4.5% employer)
26. Refer-a-friend bonus up to £500
27. Discounted products and delivery
28. Clear career progression and leadership development opportunities