Team Lead, Warehouse - PM Shift

DSV; Swadlincote; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics company is seeking a Team Lead for the Warehouse operations at their Swadlincote facility. This role involves overseeing a section of the warehouse, managing staff, ensuring safety standards, and optimizing operations. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong leadership qualities and relevant experience in warehouse management, alongside a commitment to employee development and operational excellence.

Benefits

Competitive salary and career growth opportunities

Enhanced leave and wellbeing apps

Life insurance and eyecare vouchers

Qualifications

• Proven team leadership skills with experience in supervising and motivating teams.
• Strong communication and IT skills with understanding of warehouse systems.
• Knowledge of health, safety, security, lean techniques beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist in running an efficient warehouse operation to meet targets.
• Manage team performance and attendance, ensuring compliance with policies.
• Train new warehouse operatives and support operational excellence.

Skills

Team leadership skills

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Education

GCSEs Level A-C, NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Warehouse qualification and certifications

Tools

Forklift license

Job description

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Team Lead, Warehouse - PM Shift, Swadlincote

Client:

DSV

Location:

Swadlincote, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

c17448244885

Job Views:

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

Job Description:

Time Type: Full Time

Team Lead – Warehouse

DSV is recruiting for a Team Lead within our Warehouses at Mercia Park, Thrapston. This role will be responsible for the operation of a section within the Warehouse function.

• Supporting the Management Team with the day-to-day operation of the warehouse, responsible for a group of operators and ensuring an efficient warehouse operation in achieving business targets.
• Provide line management to the team, coordinating workloads, supporting team delivery, monitoring issues, and ensuring KPIs and quality standards are met.
• Develop the team by focusing on individual performance and support requirements to achieve high standards, fostering a safety culture.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Assist in running an efficient warehouse operation to fulfill operational and customer demand and meet targets.
• Train new Warehouse operatives within area of responsibility.
• Ensure inventories are accurate and stock movements are recorded properly.
• Support stock takes and ensure systems are accurate and up to date.
• Identify system improvements and support issue resolution.
• Produce reports and support capacity planning.
• Maintain health and safety standards and ensure proper handling and maintenance of equipment.
• Maintain security and cleanliness in the warehouse environment.
• Act up for management when needed, covering leave and absence.

People Management

• Manage time and attendance, support people management issues, and communicate operational priorities.
• Report progress, achievements, and concerns to supervisors or managers.
• Liaise with customers, suppliers, and transport companies as required.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Engage with team members, contribute to team development, and uphold moral standards.
• Participate in grievance and disciplinary processes, monitor performance and absence, and conduct welfare meetings.

Experience

• Proven team leadership skills, with experience in supervising and motivating teams.
• Strong communication, IT skills, and understanding of warehouse systems.
• Analytical, numerical skills, and attention to detail.
• Understanding of customer deliverables and quality impact.

Skills and Competencies

• GCSEs Level A-C, NVQ Level 2, or equivalent qualifications.
• Warehouse qualification and certifications such as Dangerous Goods Handling are advantageous.
• Supervisory qualification and forklift license may be required.
• Knowledge of health, safety, security, and lean techniques beneficial.

What can we offer you?

• Competitive salary and career growth opportunities within a global company.
• Participation in sustainability initiatives and employee benefits like enhanced leave, salary sacrifice schemes, wellbeing apps, life insurance, and eyecare vouchers.

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