Night & Day Warehouse Lead

Search; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Warehouse Lead in Larkhall to oversee a shift team within their manufacturing operation. The role entails guiding operatives, managing workflows, and ensuring safety protocols. The ideal candidate will have experience in team leadership and a strong attention to detail. Benefits include a competitive salary of £35,600 plus overtime and opportunities for training and progression.

Benefits

Regular overtime paid at enhanced rates

Continental shift pattern with significant rest days

Ongoing training and internal progression pathways

Uniform and on-site parking

Qualifications

• Solid work history and enthusiastic approach to work.
• Experience leading a team to deliver high standards.
• Ability to react to changing demands while adhering to processes.

Responsibilities

• Guide a team of 10 operatives across various warehouse functions.
• Prioritise workload based on operational demands.
• Manage attendance, timekeeping, and handovers.

Skills

Team leadership

Numerical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

System knowledge including 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!

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