Team Lead, Warehouse - PM Shift

TN United Kingdom; Swadlincote; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Team Lead for their Warehouse operations in Swadlincote. This role involves overseeing a team, ensuring efficient operations, and meeting customer demands. Candidates should possess strong leadership and communication skills, along with a solid understanding of warehouse systems. The company offers competitive salaries, growth opportunities, and a commitment to sustainability. Join a global team dedicated to excellence in transport and logistics, where your contributions will drive success and innovation.

Benefits

Enhanced leave

Vehicle and cycle schemes

Wellbeing support via WeCare App

Cashback and discounts

Life insurance

Eyecare vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience in team supervision and leadership within a warehouse environment.
• Strong communication and analytical skills to meet customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day warehouse operations and ensure targets are met.
• Train new staff and maintain inventory accuracy.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

IT proficiency

Analytical skills

Planning skills

Education

GCSEs A-C

NVQ Level 2

Warehousing qualification

Tools

Warehouse systems

Spreadsheets

Databases

Job description

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Team Lead, Warehouse - PM Shift, Swadlincote

Client:

DSV

Location:

Swadlincote, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

c17448244885

Job Views:

3

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

Time Type: Full Time

Position: 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 efficient warehouse operations to achieve business targets.
• Provide line management to the team, coordinate workloads, support team delivery, monitor issues, and ensure production targets, KPIs, and quality standards are met to satisfy customer requirements.
• Develop the team by focusing on individual performance and support needs to achieve high standards, fostering a culture of safety.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Assist in running an efficient warehouse operation fulfilling operational and customer demand and meeting set targets.
• Train new Warehouse operatives within the area of responsibility.
• Ensure inventory accuracy and proper stock movements.
• Support stock takes and ensure systems are accurate and up-to-date.
• Identify system improvements and recommend changes.
• Resolve warehouse issues proactively.
• Produce reports and support capacity planning.
• Maintain health and safety standards, ensure proper manual handling, and equipment maintenance.
• Maintain warehouse security and cleanliness.
• Act up for management during leave or absence.

People Management

• Manage time and attendance, support HR issues, and communicate operational priorities.
• Report progress and concerns to supervisors/managers.
• Liaise with customers, suppliers, and transport providers as needed.
• Adhere to health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Engage and collaborate with team members, contribute to team development, and uphold integrity and honesty.
• Participate in grievance and disciplinary procedures, monitor performance and conduct welfare meetings.

Experience

• Leadership skills with team supervision experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in IT, spreadsheets, databases, and warehouse systems.
• Analytical, numerical skills, and understanding of customer requirements.
• Effective planning skills, attention to detail.

Skills and Competencies

• GCSEs A-C, NVQ Level 2, warehousing qualification advantageous.
• Certifications: Dangerous Goods Handling, supervisory qualification beneficial.
• Proven supervisory experience in warehousing.
• Knowledge of health and safety, security, lean techniques advantageous.
• Forklift license may be required.

What can we offer you?

• Competitive salary, growth opportunities, part of a global company with 75,000 employees in over 95 countries.
• Sustainability initiatives and strong company values.
• Employee benefits: enhanced leave, vehicle and cycle schemes, wellbeing support via WeCare App, cashback and discounts, life insurance, eyecare vouchers.

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