Warehouse Team Leader
Job Title – Warehouse Team Leader
Location – Telford, Shropshire
Salary – £39,146
Shift – Monday to Friday (06:00–14:00 / 14:00–22:00)
Hours – 40 hours per week
Contract – Permanent
Job Role of the Warehouse Team Leader
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Warehouse Team Leader to join a busy and well-structured distribution operation. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who can drive performance, maintain high standards of safety and accuracy, and motivate a team to consistently achieve operational targets.
You will be responsible for leading a team of warehouse operatives to ensure accurate, safe and timely handling of products, delivering the correct product, quantity and quality to customers on time. This is a key position within the operation, supporting productivity, compliance and continuous improvement.
Sector – Warehouse & Distribution
Key Responsibilities of the Warehouse Team Leader
*Lead and supervise warehouse operatives to achieve productivity and accuracy targets
*Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality standards
*Maintain high standards of housekeeping and workplace safety
*Conduct investigations and disciplinary meetings where required
*Ensure correct product presentation and dispatch accuracy
*Induct, train and support new and agency staff
*Monitor attendance, productivity and KPI performance
*Communicate operational updates and escalate issues appropriately
*Safely operate warehouse machinery and equipment
*Support continuous improvement initiatives and problem resolution
Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Warehouse Team Leader
*Previous warehouse leadership experience within a fast-paced environment
Desirable Requirements
*FMCG experience
*IOSH Managing Safely qualification
*Experience using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
The Warehouse Team Leader will benefit from:
*Competitive salary of £39,146
*Monday to Friday shift pattern
*24 days holiday + Bank Holidays
*Stable and growing business
*Opportunity to develop leadership skills within a structured environment