Job Description

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and motivated

Team Leader

to join our warehouse operations team. Reporting directly to the Warehouse Shift Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of daily operations, maintaining compliance with company and legislative standards, and leading your team to deliver consistently high performance.

As a Team Leader, you'll be hands-on in supervising warehouse activities from managing workflow and maintaining stock integrity to promoting Health & Safety and HACCP awareness across your shift. This is a great opportunity for someone with proven experience in distribution or logistics who thrives in a fast-paced, team-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

Supervise warehouse activities, including unloading, storage, picking, and loading operations. Ensure operational procedures and company standards are followed at all times. Maintain compliance with Health & Safety, HACCP, and hygiene policies. Monitor and maintain housekeeping standards to the required level. Ensure prompt turnaround of vehicles and effective bay management. Conduct daily checks (Battery Bay, MHE, Racking, Doors, Lights, Fabrication) and report issues promptly. Oversee reporting, handling, and storage of returned, damaged, or quarantined pallets.

People Management

Lead, motivate, and develop warehouse operatives to achieve targets and uphold standards. Deploy staff efficiently based on workflow and operational priorities. Conduct regular shift briefs to communicate performance expectations, safety focus, and daily objectives. Monitor performance using Logis tools and implement corrective actions when needed. Support training and development plans to ensure team members have the right skills for succession planning.

Compliance & Quality

Ensure all compliance requirements are met (key control, radio logs, MHE pre-op checks, etc.). Complete non-conformance logs and communicate issues to the stock team and customers. Maintain pallet tracking systems and ensure all trackers are up to date. Check product quality to meet Health & Safety, BRC, and customer standards. Ensure correct end-of-shift handovers and maintain a clean, safe working environment.

Communication & Collaboration

Maintain clear communication with the Shift Manager, administration, stock, and customer service teams. Liaise with Allocators and Gatehouse to coordinate stock and vehicle movements. Support the Shift Manager in delivering operational objectives and continuous improvement initiatives.

About You

Essential Skills & Experience

Minimum

2 years' experience

in a warehouse or distribution environment, ideally in a leadership or supervisory role. Valid

MHE Licence

.

HACCP awareness

and a good understanding of warehouse safety standards. Working knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS). Strong organisational and communication skills. Ability to work with minimal supervision and remain calm under pressure. Committed, motivated, and adaptable team player.

Desirable

IT literate with proficiency in

Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

. Working knowledge of Key ESL Systems and BRC/ISO Quality principles. Experience in case picking, reworking operations, and transport coordination.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 27,500.00 per year

Work Location: In person