Senior Warehouse Operative & Night-Shift Team Lead

Whitworths; Irthlingborough; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

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Job summary

Whitworths Ltd seeks a Senior Operative to lead a warehouse shift (Sun-Thu, 23:00-07:00). You will drive performance, ensure accurate goods receipt and despatch, and champion GMP/6S standards. The role includes developing the team, managing training records and covering Team Leader duties when needed.

In this position you will work alongside other warehouse teams, ensuring budget compliance and smooth operations, with a focus on safety and quality across shifts.

Qualifications

• Counterbalance forklift licence is required.
• Experience leading warehouse teams and coordinating workloads.
• Awareness of GMP, 6S, safety standards and audit readiness.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day running of the warehouse and achieve productivity targets.
• Ensure goods are received, stored and despatched accurately.
• Lead shift handovers, monitor performance and maintain training records.
• Promote accountability and continuous improvement across shifts.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Tools

Counterbalance forklift licence

Job description

Whitworths Ltd seeks a Senior Operative to lead a warehouse shift (Sun-Thu, 23:00-07:00). You will drive performance, ensure accurate goods receipt and despatch, and champion GMP/6S standards. The role includes developing the team, managing training records and covering Team Leader duties when needed.

In this position you will work alongside other warehouse teams, ensuring budget compliance and smooth operations, with a focus on safety and quality across shifts.