Hands-On Warehouse Team Leader, 4-on/4-off, Trafford Park

DHL Supply Chain; Manchester; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% employer pension contribution

4% employee pension contribution

Free 24/7 GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Loans and mortgage advice

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain in Trafford Park is seeking an experienced Warehouse Team Leader to lead a busy operation and drive safety, quality and service targets. You will manage shift work, support colleagues on the shop floor and ensure stock accuracy and timely dispatch.

We’re looking for hands-on leaders with proven supervisory experience, strong literacy/numeracy and familiarity with Warehouse Management Systems and MS Office. Counterbalance FLT is essential; Reach Truck licence is desirable.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a warehouse environment with Team Leader or Supervisory responsibilities.
• Strong literacy and numeracy to complete reports, audits and paperwork.
• Experience using Warehouse Management Systems and MS Office applications (Excel/Outlook).
• Hands-on approach with the ability to lead by example on the shop floor.
• Counterbalance FLT licence is essential; Reach Truck licence desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support warehouse operations by delegating tasks and monitoring shift activity.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and promote a safe working environment.
• Be the first point of contact for queries and provide day-to-day guidance.
• Oversee stock accuracy and dispatch processes, including stock takes and discrepancies.
• Produce end-of-shift reports and cover First Line Manager responsibilities when needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Supervisory experience

Literacy

Numeracy

WMS experience

MS Office (Excel/Outlook)

Counterbalance FLT licence

Reach Truck licence desirable

Tools

WMS

MS Office

Excel

Outlook

Job description

DHL Supply Chain in Trafford Park is seeking an experienced Warehouse Team Leader to lead a busy operation and drive safety, quality and service targets. You will manage shift work, support colleagues on the shop floor and ensure stock accuracy and timely dispatch.

We’re looking for hands-on leaders with proven supervisory experience, strong literacy/numeracy and familiarity with Warehouse Management Systems and MS Office. Counterbalance FLT is essential; Reach Truck licence is desirable.