12596 - Warehouse Team Leader

Ministry of Justice; Branston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency is looking for a Warehouse Team Leader at the National Distribution Centre in Branston. The role includes assisting the Warehouse Manager in cost-effective warehousing operations and overseeing goods management. Candidates must have experience in warehouse management and be able to work to demanding deadlines while maintaining attention to detail. This position demands leadership skills, problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to support a team. Working hours are primarily Monday to Friday with some weekend work possible.

Qualifications

• Must have recently worked in a modern warehouse environment.
• Experience in managing day-to-day operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist Warehouse Manager in delivering warehousing and distribution services.
• Manage supply of goods into the warehouse efficiently.
• Support other managers and team leaders as needed.

Skills

Experience in managing people

Ability to solve problems

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Details

Job Title: Warehouse Team Leader – Goods Out

Job Grade: EO

Job Location: National Distribution Centre, Branston, Burton on Trent. DE14 3EG

Contract Type: Permanent

Business Area: Ministry of Justice Commercial

Working Pattern: Full‑time

Number of Posts: 1

About the National Distribution Centre (NDC)

The National Distribution Centre (NDC) based in Branston, Staffordshire was purpose built in 2003 and the operation is responsible for the collection, storage and delivery of internally manufactured goods, raw materials, prisoner property, mattresses, footwear and a small amount of document storage. The site is also used to support other MoJ activities as and when required.

The warehouse is a modern, 135,000 sq. ft. ‘high bay’ facility which can accommodate 16,500 pallets / stillages in both wide and narrow aisle configurations. In addition there is in the region of 6,000 sq. ft. of office space.

The in‑house NDC fleet comprises 22 rigid / drawbar vehicles providing a scheduled agreed service of 500 visits per month. The fleet is designed to operate on a specialised demount system and this is largely governed by the problems that arise from physical access restrictions in prisons, necessitating a mix of vehicle types. The fleet delivers to the Prison Service estate on a national 5‑day week basis, operating a single shift system, supported by ‘nights out’ as and when required.

Transport Unit Overview

The Transport Unit is responsible for providing a transport management service to the Ministry of Justice. The unit also runs a specialised vehicle workshop based in Branston, with an engineering and administrative staff of eight. Three field‑based Regional Engineers, controlled by the transport unit, provide a peripatetic service covering England and Wales. The primary functions include the development of transport policy, provision of technical advice and administration of the Crown Indemnity Insurance Policy and commercial insurance requirements.

Fleet Engineering Services (FES) operates out of Building 50 of the Branston site and is situated near the NDC. The facility has been occupied by FES since the late 1980’s. It provides services to HM Prisons and undertakes a wide range of engineering activities which include first‑line servicing for the NDC fleet of heavy and light commercial vehicles, second‑line repairs, bodywork and vehicle modifications.

FES also undertakes design, development and conversion work on behalf of HMPPS tactical units as per their specifications. At the start and end of a vehicle’s fleet life, FES performs inspection, sensitive equipment removal, and repairs to bring the vehicle to a road‑worthy legal condition.

Role Summary

The Job holder will assist the Warehouse Manager in providing a cost‑effective warehousing and distribution service for centrally required goods and services. Responsible to the Warehouse Manager for the day‑to‑day management of the supply of goods into the warehouse via the Goods‑in Department. This includes the unloading of vehicles, receipt inspection, the production and processing of paperwork for put‑aways and the physical location of stock in the warehouse, all to be completed within agreed timescales.

To provide managerial support to the Warehouse Manager and provide assistance and advice to other managers, team leaders and customers. Candidates must have recently worked within a modern warehouse environment and have experience in managing people. You will be working to demanding deadlines and will need the ability to solve problems whilst maintaining good attention to detail.

Working Hours and Schedule

The contracted hours will be Monday to Thursday 08:00 – 16:00 and Friday 08:00 – 15:30.

On occasions you might be required to work weekends and some days overtime depending on the demands of the NDC.