Warehouse Team Leader

Search Consultancy; Larkhall; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job description

Warehouse Team Leader, Permanent, Larkhall, £35,600 per annum plus overtime

We're hiring a motivated, hands-on Warehouse Team Leader to join a leading manufacturing site and take responsibility for team supervision, despatch accuracy, inventory control, and warehouse safety. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity with fantastic career development potential, competitive salary, and excellent work-life balance.

As a Warehouse Team Leader you will:

• Lead and manage a team of 10+ warehouse operatives across all warehouse functions, including goods-in, storage, picking, packing, and despatch.
• Supervise daily operations to ensure the accurate, efficient, and on-time despatch of goods, maintaining high customer satisfaction levels.
• Monitor team attendance, timekeeping, and breaks while managing holiday schedules and ensuring adequate shift coverage.
• Drive team performance by conducting regular reviews, identifying training needs, and implementing staff development plans.
• Ensure all Health & Safety procedures are followed and escalate any risks or equipment issues to the Warehouse Manager.
• Uphold and enforce warehouse SOPs and compliance protocols, ensuring inventory accuracy and proper use of handling equipment.
• Respond to internal and external customer queries efficiently and professionally.
• Execute stock rotation and movements in line with FIFO (First In, First Out) practices.
• Maintain a clean and organised working environment by upholding 5S housekeeping standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to optimise warehouse workflows, reduce errors, and increase overall productivity.

What you can expect:

• A permanent contract with a competitive salary of £35,600 per annum
• The opportunity to work regular overtime paid at time and a half and double time
• A continental shift pattern working a mix of day shifts and night shifts
• Great work/life balance - over six months of the year on rest days or annual leave
• Investment in training & development
• Full uniform
• On-site parking
• Opportunity for career progression

What we are looking for:

• A strong, stable work history with a positive, proactive attitude
• Proven experience leading warehouse teams in a fast-paced environment
• Strong numeracy skills and keen attention to detail to ensure stock and system accuracy
• Excellent communication and people management skills
• A confident and assertive leader who can adapt quickly to changing demands
• Competent in using warehouse systems and Microsoft Excel

If you're interested in working for a well-respected business then we'd love to hear from you. Apply now!