Forklift Team Leader – Safety‑Driven Warehouse Ops

Scotch Whisky; Grangemouth; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days annual leave

Bonus package

Life assurance

Competitive pension

Product allowance

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

Whyte and Mackay in Grangemouth is seeking a Fork Lift Truck Team Leader to plan workload and lead the warehouse forklift team with a safety-first hands-on approach, collaborating with the Warehouse Co-ordination team and Bottling and Supply Chain to meet OTIF KPI.

You will own health and safety and warehouse operations, be flexible in planning, and develop team members while supporting the Warehouse Operations Manager.

Qualifications

• Experience in a warehouse supervisory role in FMCG or drinks industry advised.
• Experience with ERP systems advantageous.
• Understanding of HMRC-regulated warehouse environments and bonded stock controls.
• Knowledge of UK warehousing and logistics best practices and Health & Safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Plan workload and lead forklift team with a safety-first hands-on approach.
• Coordinate with Warehouse Co-ordination team and Bottling and Supply Chain teams to meet service KPI (OTIF).
• Own health and safety and warehouse operations, with flexible planning and task execution.

Skills

Warehouse supervision

FMCG experience

UK warehousing knowledge

Health & Safety awareness

Job description

Whyte and Mackay in Grangemouth is seeking a Fork Lift Truck Team Leader to plan workload and lead the warehouse forklift team with a safety-first hands-on approach, collaborating with the Warehouse Co-ordination team and Bottling and Supply Chain to meet OTIF KPI.

You will own health and safety and warehouse operations, be flexible in planning, and develop team members while supporting the Warehouse Operations Manager.