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