Goods In & Out Team Leader

Compass Group UK; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free breakfast and lunch on shift

Free on-site parking

Career development opportunities

Company pension scheme

Employee wellbeing support

Job summary

Compass Group UK & I, Derby, is seeking a Goods In & Out Team Leader to oversee receipt, storage and dispatch of goods, ensuring quality checks and accurate documentation. You will support production by maintaining stock accuracy and compliance with GMP, quality and food safety standards.

You will lead a warehouse team, manage stock records and ensure timely completion of documentation, while upholding Health & Safety policies and fostering cross-department collaboration.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, numeracy and literacy required.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• IT literate with ability to use warehouse systems.
• Self-motivated, independent worker with strong time-management.
• Flexible and proactive with strong team orientation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Goods In & Out team to ensure deliveries are received, checked, stored and dispatched accurately.
• Quality-check all incoming deliveries and verify them against delivery documentation.
• Maintain accurate stock records and full product traceability.
• Ensure correct stock rotation using FIFO/FEFO principles.
• Pick and issue materials in line with production requirements.
• Carry out stock checks and investigate discrepancies, wastage or stock loss.
• Support production by ensuring materials are available to meet daily operational targets.
• Complete warehouse documentation accurately and within required time-scales.
• Maintain compliance with GMP, quality, food safety and hygiene standards.
• Maintain a safe working environment by enforcing Health & Safety policies and PPE requirements.
• Report quality, stock or operational issues promptly to the Warehouse Manager.
• Work collaboratively across departments and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Numeracy

Attention to detail

IT literate

Self-motivated

Organisational skills

Time management

Team player

Job description

Goods In & Out Team Leader

SmartParc SEGRO, Derby, UK

Hourly Pay Rate: £16.25

About the Role

The Goods In & Out Team Leader is responsible for overseeing the receipt, storage and dispatch of goods, ensuring all deliveries are quality‑checked, accurately documented and stored correctly. The role supports production by maintaining stock accuracy, full product traceability and compliance with health & safety, quality and food safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Goods In & Out team to ensure deliveries are received, checked, stored and dispatched accurately.
• Quality‑check all incoming deliveries and verify them against delivery documentation.
• Maintain accurate stock records, inventory and full product traceability.
• Ensure correct stock rotation using FIFO/FEFO principles.
• Pick and issue materials in line with production requirements.
• Carry out stock checks and investigate discrepancies, wastage or stock loss.
• Support production by ensuring materials are available to meet daily operational targets.
• Complete all warehouse documentation accurately and within required time‑scales.
• Maintain compliance with GMP, quality, food safety and hygiene standards.
• Maintain a safe working environment by enforcing Health & Safety policies and PPE requirements.
• Report quality, stock or operational issues promptly to the Warehouse Manager.
• Work collaboratively across departments and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Skills & Experience

Essential

• Strong communication skills.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• IT literate.
• Self‑motivated and able to work independently.
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills.
• Flexible, proactive and adaptable.
• Positive, "can‑do" attitude and strong team player.

Desirable

• Knowledge of food hygiene and quality standards.
• Previous experience in food manufacturing, warehousing or raw material handling.
• Previous experience leading or supervising a team.

Your Benefits

• Free breakfast and lunch on shift.
• Free on‑site parking.
• Convenient public transport links.
• Perks at Work – discounts, rewards and wellbeing support.
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• "Pride in Every Plate" recognition scheme.
• Mental, physical and financial wellbeing support.
• Company pension scheme.
• Free Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to employee networks across Compass Group UK & I to help create an inclusive workplace.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes.
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP and wider healthcare benefits.
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more.
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more.
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster.
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands.
• Un‑wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes.
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families.

Compass Group UK & I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive – because diversity is our strength!