Senior Warehouse Team Leader - 4-on/4-off Shifts, KPIs

Great Bear; Desborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave 20 days

Pension scheme 5% employee 3% employer

Life Assurance 2x salary

Wellness EAP 24/7

Eye Care Vouchers

Reward & Recognition

Everyday discounts

Job summary

Great Bear is seeking a confident Senior Warehouse Team Leader for our Desborough operation. You will lead a busy team in a fast-paced warehouse, ensuring productivity, quality, health and safety, and customer service standards are met.

Join a modern facility with a shift pattern of 4 on 4 off days (05:45–17:45), 40.25 hours per week, with overtime paid at time and a third. Salary is £33,456 per year, and you will support Shift Managers in coaching the team and maintaining high performance.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse experience, ideally within a fast-paced operation.
• Previous team leader or supervisory experience in a similar environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to share information clearly and confidently.
• Able to prioritise workloads effectively and meet deadlines in a busy operational environment.
• A proven ability to motivate teams and help deliver or exceed targets and KPIs.
• Confident using IT systems and standard computer applications.
• Professional, approachable and supportive in the way you work with others.

Responsibilities

• Lead, organise and support a team of around warehouse colleagues across the operation.
• Drive shift performance to ensure productivity, service and operational KPI targets are consistently achieved.
• Promote high standards of health, safety, hygiene and compliance, making sure all processes and records are completed accurately.
• Carry out quality and compliance checks to ensure the operation meets customer and audit standards.
• Deliver team briefings and clear communication so colleagues stay informed, engaged and focused on priorities.
• Support the smooth running of goods in and warehouse operations so stock is received, handled and made available efficiently.
• Coach, support and develop team members to maximise performance and encourage progression.
• Support people processes, including investigations, disciplinary and grievance matters, in line with company procedures.
• Covering the Shift Manager role during holiday and absences

Skills

Warehouse experience

Team leadership

Communication

Prioritisation

Motivation

IT skills

Professional

Job description

Great Bear is seeking a confident Senior Warehouse Team Leader for our Desborough operation. You will lead a busy team in a fast-paced warehouse, ensuring productivity, quality, health and safety, and customer service standards are met.

Join a modern facility with a shift pattern of 4 on 4 off days (05:45–17:45), 40.25 hours per week, with overtime paid at time and a third. Salary is £33,456 per year, and you will support Shift Managers in coaching the team and maintaining high performance.