Team Leader

W Talent; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days leave

Private medical

Life assurance

Enhanced parental pay

Pension with match

Training opportunities

Team social events

Job summary

W Talent is partnering with a rapidly growing organisation in the home services and installation sector, recruiting a Warehouse Team Leader in Barnsley. You will lead a small team, manage goods in, order fulfilment and stock accuracy while upholding safety and efficiency standards.

This hands-on leadership role suits someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering operational excellence. Benefits and progression await the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse supervisory or team lead experience.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Proactive and organised approach to work.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Good IT skills, including basic Microsoft Excel knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Oversee booking in of deliveries and ensure stock is received accurately.
• Ensure orders are picked, packed and dispatched correctly.
• Lead and support warehouse team, ensuring daily tasks are completed efficiently.
• Resolve stock or order discrepancies promptly.
• Support management with day-to-day warehouse operations.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

IT literacy

Excel

Organisational skills

Tools

Excel

Job description

W Talent is delighted to be partnering with a rapidly growing organisation operating within the home services and installation sector. The business delivers high-quality heating, renewable energy and smart home solutions to customers across the UK and has built an excellent reputation through innovation, technology and exceptional customer service.

Working alongside some of the UK's leading household brands, the company continues to invest in its people, technology and operations as it expands its product offering and customer base. With ambitious growth plans and a collaborative culture, this is an excellent opportunity to join a business where employees are encouraged to develop their skills, contribute ideas and build long-term careers.

The Opportunity

As Warehouse Team Leader, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of warehouse operations. Leading a small team, you will oversee goods in, order fulfilment, stock accuracy and operational performance while maintaining high standards of safety and efficiency.

This is a hands-on leadership position suited to someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the booking in of deliveries and ensure stock is received accurately.
• Ensure all customer orders are picked, packed and dispatched correctly.
• Lead and support the warehouse team, ensuring daily tasks are completed efficiently.
• Resolve any stock or order discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Support management with the day-to-day running of warehouse operations.
• Allocate workloads and manage team performance throughout each shift.
• Ensure Health & Safety procedures are followed at all times.
• Complete all warehouse documentation accurately and report any issues promptly.
• Oversee stock control and stock-taking procedures to maintain inventory accuracy.

About You

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Previous warehouse experience, ideally within a supervisory or team leader role.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• A proactive and organised approach to work.
• The ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Good IT skills, including basic Microsoft Excel knowledge.
• A flexible, adaptable and self-motivated attitude.
• Experience within the logistics, distribution or home services sector would be advantageous but is not essential.

What's on Offer

• Salary £32.5k Mon- Fri 6-14/14-22
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Private medical cover (following successful completion of probation).
• Life assurance (4x salary).
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay (subject to qualifying service).
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme with employer contributions matched up to 6%.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
• Regular social events and a collaborative team culture.