Night & Day Warehouse Lead

Search Consultancy LTD; Larkhall; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a Warehouse Lead in Larkhall to manage a team of operatives and ensure efficient operations. Responsibilities include guiding the team, maintaining safety standards, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement. Ideal candidates will have leadership experience, strong numerical skills, and clear communication abilities. The role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for training and advancement.

Benefits

Regular overtime

Continental shift pattern

Long-term role with ongoing training

Uniform and on-site parking

Qualifications

• Solid work history and enthusiastic approach.
• Experience in leading teams to high standards.
• Ability to maintain system and stock accuracy.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Adaptability to changing demands.

Responsibilities

• Guide a team of 10 operatives across various warehouse functions.
• Prioritize workload and manage attendance.
• Coach team members in development and performance.
• Maintain safety and stock accuracy.

Skills

Team leadership

Numerical skills

Clear communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Excel

Job description

Night & Day Warehouse Lead, Permanent, Larkhall, £35,600 per annum plus overtime

We're hiring a Warehouse Lead in Larkhall to oversee a key shift team within our manufacturing operation. You'll be the link between the floor and management, ensuring a smooth, safe, and accurate workflow.

What you will be doing:

• Guiding a team of 10 operatives across goods-in, storage, pick, and dispatch
• Prioritising workload and reacting to operational demands in real time
• Keeping the shift on track - managing attendance, timekeeping, and handovers
• Coaching team members, supporting their development and performance
• Acting as the go-to person for queries, escalations, and unexpected issues
• Maintaining stock accuracy through FIFO and clear process control
• Making safety a priority - identifying risks and flagging issues appropriately
• Promoting a clean, organised environment in line with 5S standards

What you can expect:

• £35,600 per year + regular overtime paid at enhanced rates
• A continental shift pattern - giving you over half the year in rest days
• Long-term role with ongoing training and internal progression pathways
• Uniform, on-site parking, and a supportive working culture

What we are looking for:

• A solid work history and an enthusiastic approach to work
• Experience of leading a team to deliver high standards of individual and team performance
• Strong numerical skills and a high level of attention to detail to ensure system and stock accuracy
• Clear and assertive communication skills and ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to react to changing demands whilst maintaining adherence to all company processes and protocols
• Good system knowledge including Excel

If you lead by example, communicate clearly, and know how to keep things moving, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now!

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.