Deputy Team Leader

Internetwork Expert; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in England seeks a Deputy Team Leader to support warehouse operations. Key responsibilities include managing staff, monitoring performance, ensuring safety compliance, and maintaining high standards of order fulfillment. Ideal candidates will have leadership experience in a warehouse setting, strong communication skills, and proficiency with warehouse management systems. The role offers a competitive salary of £15ph and generous holiday allowances, fostering a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff discounts

Subsidised gym membership

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory or team support role in a warehouse environment.
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations and logistics.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Team Leader in managing warehouse staff and activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and procedures.
• Monitor and achieve performance standards and KPIs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Warehouse operations

Tools

Peoplevox WMS

Job description

At Leader Online Ltd, our values guide everything we do. We believe in the power ofTeamwork, working together as one team with a shared vision. We showCarefor ourselves, each other, our business, and the environment. We areCustomer Centric, always placing the customer at the heart of what we do. And we act withRespect and Integrity, doing the right thing with honesty, responsibility, and accountability.

Reporting directly to the Warehouse Team Leader, the Deputy Team Leader plays a key role in supporting the leadership and management of the warehouse team. You will ensure that daily objectives are clearly communicated and achieved safely and efficiently. This includes responsibilities such as goods-in and goods-out, loading/unloading, picking, packing, replenishment, and returns. Acting as a motivator and role model, you will ensure the team consistently upholds site security, stock integrity, and health and safety standards. Your leadership will contribute to the accuracy and quality of the team's performance, enhancing the reputation of the Leader brand by ensuring right-first-time order fulfilment and excellent customer service.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Supervision

• Support the Team Leader in managing staff to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and productivity across all warehouse activities, including shift timings, breaks, and overall accountability for time on site.
• Assist in driving compliance, morale, discipline, and performance at both individual and team levels.
• Help monitor and achieve team and business key performance indicators (KPIs) using whiteboards, shared sheets, and WMS systems.
• Provide guidance during tasks such as loading, unloading, and order processing to ensure timely and accurate vehicle departures.
• Conduct return-to-work interviews and address attendance concerns with the Team Leader’s guidance.
• Help induct, train, and support warehouse operatives, ensuring processes are followed correctly and staff well-being is prioritised.
• Complete detailed and accurate shift handovers to maintain continuity.
• Supervise and coordinate daily activities, assigning tasks and monitoring performance.

Operational Management

• Act as a hands‑on team member, performing any warehouse functions as required.
• Assist with unloading vehicles, goods checks, and processing returns accurately.
• Monitor stock and packaging materials and escalating stock issues to the Team Leader.
• Ensure site operations adhere to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and maintain safety standards.
• Cover for the Team Leader when needed, including key-holder responsibilities and point of escalation for operational issues.

Health and Safety

• Champion health and safety, ensuring all staff adhere to safety protocols and procedures.
• Report and document safety incidents and hazards promptly.
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of all equipment, including MHE and site facilities.
• Act as a first aider and fire marshal, supporting site compliance.

Quality Control

• Maintain high standards for customer order fulfilment by ensuring accurate picking, packing, and product quality.
• Monitor the quality of incoming and outgoing goods.
• Support initiatives for process improvement and cost reduction to maximise customer service levels.

Communication and Coordination

• Liaise with the Team Leader and Warehouse Manager to ensure seamless operations.
• Handle administrative tasks such as planning and booking deliveries and ensuring documentation is complete.
• Collaborate with other departments, including logistics and customer service, to maintain operational efficiency.

Performance Standards

• Maintain high standards in safety, accuracy, attendance, and productivity.
• Ensure all staff handle stock and equipment with care, minimising damage risks.
• Lead by example with exceptional attendance, flexibility, and professionalism.

Key Skills

• Experience in a supervisory or team support role in a warehouse environment.
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations and logistics.
• Effective leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in warehouse management systems, such as Peoplevox WMS.
• Strong organisational and problem‑solving abilities.

Key Competencies

• Safety-first approach.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Leadership and motivation.
• Reliability and flexibility.
• Strong customer focus.
• Ability to manage conflict and resolve issues effectively.

Generous Holiday Allowance

Enjoy 22 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, with the flexibility to tailor your time off:

• Buy up to 3 extra days of holiday
• Or sell back up to 2 days to suit your needs

We believe in a healthy work-life balance that works for you.

• Length of Service holiday awards: 1 extra day for every 3 years service;
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme with employer contributions of 3% in line with current statutory requirements;
• Salary sacrifice Cycle-to-work scheme;
• Staff discounts on the Leader product range;
• Subsidised gym membership;
• Your Wellbeing Matters

We care about our team’s mental and emotional health. That’s why we offer:

• Access to Able Futures, a confidential government-backed service providing practical support for mental wellbeing at work.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – 24/7 access to professional wellbeing advice, counselling, and guidance to help you thrive inside and outside of work.

Other Details

• Employee Referral Bonus
• Salary: 15ph
• Shift Type: 14:00- 22:30