Full job descriptionWarehouse Team Manager | Oldham / Heywood | Retail | £31,600
About the opportunity
We’re partnering with a well-established, fast-paced retail logistics operation to recruit a Warehouse Team Leader. This is a great opportunity to step into a people-focused leadership role within a large-scale, highly automated distribution environment.
This role will be split between two sites (Oldham & Heywood) and shifts will be between Monday - Sunday with shifts operating within the hours of 6am - 4:00pm. You’ll need to be flexible with start and finish times and be able to support the business with overtime when required.
You’ll be responsible for leading a team on shift, driving performance, and creating a culture where people feel engaged, supported, and motivated to deliver.
Responsibilities*Lead, coach and develop your team to deliver operational targets.
*Manage attendance and performance in line with company policies.
*Ensure high standards of Health & Safety and site housekeeping.
*Oversee equipment and facilities, reporting issues and maintaining control systems.
*Deliver SLAs efficiently, adapting resources to meet changing demands.
*Champion company values, fostering an engaged and positive culture.
*Act as a role model for behaviours and cultural standards.
*Operate flexibly across departments and sites (Heywood & Shaw).
*Drive continuous improvement and support implementation of new processes.
Skills & Experience*Proven leadership experience in warehousing and distribution.
*Strong organisational skills with the flexibility to meet business needs.
*Proactive, quality-focused approach to service delivery.
*Clear, honest communicator who isn’t afraid to ask questions.
*Collaborative mindset, able to work across all levels.
*Trusted with sensitive data, ensuring GDPR compliance
What’s on offer
*Annual bonus scheme
*24 days holiday + bank holidays
*Enhanced family leave
*Company pension (up to 8% contribution)
*Health & wellbeing support + EAP access
*Financial wellbeing tools
*Staff discount across multiple brands
*Subsidised on-site facilities + local discounts
*Paid volunteering day
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