Team Lead, Warehouse (Weekends)

DSV - Global Transport and Logistics; Swadlincote; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

DSV is seeking a Weekend Cover Team Lead for its warehouse in Mercia Park. The role encompasses managing warehouse operations, leading a team, and ensuring operational efficiency while fostering a positive work culture. Successful candidates will have supervisory experience and proactive problem-solving abilities, alongside various employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Growth opportunities

Enhanced leave

Vehicle and cycle schemes

Wellbeing apps

Insurance

Discounts

Qualifications

• Proven supervisory experience is required.
• Strong communication skills necessary and familiarity with IT.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day warehouse operations and a team of operators.
• Assist in training new operatives and maintaining inventories.
• Ensure safety standards and compliance are met.

Skills

Communication

IT

Planning

Attention to Detail

Education

Qualifications in Warehousing

Safety Qualifications

Supervisory Qualifications

Tools

Forklift Operation

Job description

Job Req Number: 95644
Time Type: Full Time

Team Lead – Warehouse (Weekends)

DSV is recruiting for a Weekend Cover Team Lead at Mercia Park. This role will be responsible for the operation of a section within the Warehouse function.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the Management Team with day-to-day warehouse operations, managing a team of operators, and ensuring efficient operations to meet business targets.
• Providing line management, coordinating workloads, supporting team performance, monitoring issues, and ensuring KPIs and quality standards are met.
• Developing the team, focusing on performance, support, safety, and fostering a positive work culture.

Additional duties include:

• Assisting in running an efficient warehouse to meet operational and customer demands.
• Training new warehouse operatives.
• Maintaining accurate inventories and stock movements.
• Participating in stock takes and ensuring systems are up-to-date.
• Proposing system improvements and resolving warehouse issues.
• Producing reports, planning capacity, and ensuring health & safety standards.
• Managing equipment, security, cleanliness, and acting as cover for management when needed.

People Management

• Managing attendance, communicating priorities, reporting progress, liaising with customers and suppliers, and ensuring safety and compliance.
• Engaging with the team, contributing to development, and participating in HR processes such as grievances and welfare meetings.

Experience & Skills

• Proven supervisory experience, with strong communication, IT, planning, and attention to detail skills.
• Qualifications in warehousing, safety, or supervisory roles are advantageous.
• Knowledge of health & safety, security, lean techniques, and forklift operation is beneficial.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, growth opportunities, and a global company environment.
• Employee benefits including enhanced leave, vehicle and cycle schemes, wellbeing apps, insurance, and discounts.

Learn more about DSV Careers and our values on our website.