Hands-On Warehouse Team Leader | Colchester

Adecco; Colchester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Pension scheme

Eye care vouchers

Support programmes

Job summary

Adecco is recruiting a Warehouse Team Leader for Colchester. The role combines leadership with hands‑on warehouse operations, ensuring stock moves efficiently, processes run smoothly, and the team stays motivated and productive.

The successful candidate will lead by example, be ready to roll up sleeves, and contribute to continuous improvement while maintaining safety and accuracy across all warehousing tasks.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse experience is required.
• Experience as a Team Leader, Supervisor, or desire to move into leadership.
• Strong communication and organisational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and support the warehouse team daily.
• Conduct daily team huddles and set priorities.
• Ensure orders are picked, packed, and dispatched on time.
• Maintain health and safety standards.
• Monitor stock levels and assist with stock control.
• Support purchasing activities and liaise with suppliers.
• Complete warehouse administration and maintain records.
• Investigate stock discrepancies and implement improvements.
• Assist with goods‑in and goods‑out operations.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure customer service.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Stock control

Attention to detail

Purchasing/supplier management

Proactivity

IT skills

Prioritisation

Tools

Warehouse systems

Job description

Adecco is recruiting a Warehouse Team Leader for Colchester. The role combines leadership with hands‑on warehouse operations, ensuring stock moves efficiently, processes run smoothly, and the team stays motivated and productive.

The successful candidate will lead by example, be ready to roll up sleeves, and contribute to continuous improvement while maintaining safety and accuracy across all warehousing tasks.