Team Leader

GEODIS INTERSERVICES; Coventry; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

GEODIS Contract Logistics in Coventry seeks a Warehouse Supervisor to manage daily warehouse activities, unload and move goods, and coordinate shipping schedules with the Operations Supervisor. You will oversee one or more accounts, drive labour planning, and uphold safety standards.

The role requires 3–5 years in warehousing, supervisory experience, GCSEs in Maths/English/Science, and familiarity with warehouse equipment. A UK-based, on-site position with a focus on efficiency and compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 to 5 years related warehouse and/or distribution centre experience.
• 1 year of supervisory experience preferred.
• GCSEs in Maths, English and Science (grades A to C).

Responsibilities

• Unload and move inbound freight to storage locations safely and efficiently.
• Move and load product from staging and/or storage areas into trailers.
• Operate forklift, clamp truck, pallet jack or other power equipment.
• Participate in rework and repack of product as needed or requested by customer.
• Pull and prepare product for shipment, ensuring correct quantity and type.

Skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Education

GCSE Maths English Science

Tools

MHE

Excel

Job description

Operational activities - Local Management

Position requirements and constraints (working hours…)

• Position 1 - Mon-Fri, 06:00-14:30
• Position 2 - Mon-Fri, 14:00-22:30
• Position 3 - Sun-Thurs, 22:00-06:30

Track employee hours in account to provide feedback

Direct team of employees for one or more accounts in the warehouse

Coordinate with Operations Supervisor to determine shipping schedules, labour requirements for rework projects

Perform required duties in an efficient manner that meets both customer and company standards

Operate equipment in a safe and efficient manner following defined work methods and procedures.

Assist supervisory personnel in overseeing activities in one or more accounts

Assist in training Operators

Maintain the equipment in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion

Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouses by conducting operations in a manner which promotes safety of employees and security of customer's products.

Assist in performing physical inventories and proper stock rotation

Inform supervisor of any unsafe or hazardous working conditions

Conduct site inductions and manage SOP sign off

Ensure all IT equipment is in good working condition

Other duties as required and assigned.

Accountabilities

• Unload and move inbound freight product to storage locations safely and efficiently.
• Efficiently move and load product from staging and/or storage areas into trailers
• Ship, receive, load, unload, move, stack and stage products and materials using a forklift, clamp truck, electric or manual pallet jack, or other power equipment.
• Participate in rework and repack of product as needed or requested by customer.
• Pull and prepare product for shipment, ensuring the exact number and type of product is loaded.

Applicant's profile

• Essential Education and/ or Training
• Minimum 3 to 5 years related warehouse and/or distribution centre experience
• 1 year of supervisory experience preferred
• GCSE's in Maths, English and Science (grades A to C)
• Preferred Experience and Knowledge
• 2 to 4 years related experience and /or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to read and write simple instructions, memos, and reports.
• Assist in providing ideas to improve their team's function.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions provided by written, oral or diagram forms.
• Experience with warehouse equipment
• MHE
• Necessary Technical / Functional Skills
• Fire warden Trained.
• Assist in overcoming Logistical Constraints within their specific team in the warehouse.
• Assist in producing class leading performance and adherence to their team KPIs
• Ability to use Microsoft Office including Excel: MEDIUM

Working time (%)

100

Position place

Europe, United Kingdom, England, Coventry (City of)

Location

Geodis Contract Logistics, Unit 10 Richardson Way, Coventry CV2 2TA

Years of experience in similar position

Junior (1 to 5 years of experience)

Driving license

not required

General information

Legal entity

GEODIS is a leading global logistics provider acknowledged for its expertise across all aspects of the supply chain. As a growth partner to its clients, GEODIS specializes in five lines of business: Supply Chain Optimization, Global Freight Forwarding, Global Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express, and European Road Network. With a global network spanning nearly 166 countries and more than 49, 720 employees, GEODIS is ranked no. 6 in its sector across the world. In 2024, GEODIS generated €11.3 billion in revenue.GEODIS is a company owned by SNCF Group.This position is also open to anyone recognized as a disabled worker.

Legal entity

GEODIS is a leading global logistics provider acknowledged for its expertise across all aspects of the supply chain. As a growth partner to its clients, GEODIS specializes in five lines of business: Supply Chain Optimization, Global Freight Forwarding, Global Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express, and European Road Network. With a global network spanning nearly 166 countries and more than 49, 720 employees, GEODIS is ranked no. 6 in its sector across the world. In 2024, GEODIS generated €11.3 billion in revenue.GEODIS is a company owned by SNCF Group.This position is also open to anyone recognized as a disabled worker.