Chilled Warehouse Team Leader – Entry-Level Leadership

Cotteswold Dairy Ltd.; Tewkesbury; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime after 40h

30 days holiday

Refer-a-friend £500

Cycle to work

Discounted products

Pension scheme

Health & wellbeing

Job summary

Cotteswold Dairy seeks a Warehouse Team Leader for our new chilled warehouse in Tewkesbury. This entry‑level leadership role supports supervisors, coordinates daily activities, and mentors a small team of operatives in a state‑of‑the‑art facility.

You will receive full training in food safety, HACCP, COSHH, and leadership through our academy, with opportunities to progress to supervisor or warehouse management roles as you gain experience.

Qualifications

• Promotes teamwork and leads a small team of operatives.
• Strong communicator across departments and shifts.
• Knowledge of health and safety practices in warehouse settings.
• Willingness to learn leadership skills and take on responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily receipt, picking, and despatch of chilled dairy products.
• Lead and motivate Warehouse Operatives to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Control stock movements and verify product codes against tickets.
• Ensure safe loading/unloading of vehicles and safe warehouse operations.
• Maintain a clean, safe chilled environment in line with food hygiene standards.
• Communicate with management and other departments to maintain smooth operations.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Flexible shifts

Health & safety knowledge

Education

Level 2 Food Safety

Level 2 HACCP

Level 2 COSHH

Tools

Forklift or PPT Licence

Job description

Cotteswold Dairy seeks a Warehouse Team Leader for our new chilled warehouse in Tewkesbury. This entry‑level leadership role supports supervisors, coordinates daily activities, and mentors a small team of operatives in a state‑of‑the‑art facility.

You will receive full training in food safety, HACCP, COSHH, and leadership through our academy, with opportunities to progress to supervisor or warehouse management roles as you gain experience.