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Shift Team Leader - Warehouse Operations
Location: Stanwell MoorSalary: Competitive + shift allowance ( to £40K )Reports to: Shift Manager / Warehouse Manager
About the Role:
We are seeking a reliable and motivated Team Leader to join our warehouse team. This role is vital in ensuring that operations run smoothly, accurately, and safely. You will lead a team of warehouse operatives to meet tight deadlines for picking, packing, and dispatching stock for our trade customers.
You'll be responsible for maintaining high operational standards, promoting a safe working environment, and motivating your team to achieve performance and accuracy targets.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise and coordinate a team of warehouse operatives
- Ensure all picking, packing, and dispatch tasks are completed efficiently and accurately
- Delegate duties and monitor team performance throughout the shift
- Carry out quality checks and ensure stock is handled and stored correctly
- Manage inbound and outbound deliveries during the night shift
- Report any discrepancies, damages, or stock issues to the Manager
- Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures and company policies
- Train and support new team members
- Operate MHE (e.g. pallet trucks, forklifts) where required (training provided if needed)
- Support stock takes and inventory accuracy
- Handle last-minute changes to orders or delivery schedules
Key Skills & Experience:
- Previous experience in a supervisory/team leader role in a warehouse or logistics environment
- Understanding of warehouse operations, particularly for trade or B2B supply
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Ability to lead and motivate a team
- Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Comfortable working night shifts and in a fast-paced environment
- Basic computer skills (for stock systems, shift reporting, etc.)
- A forklift license or MHE experience is desirable but not essential
