Team Leader

The Recruitment Group; Maney; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Full training and development

Brand-new distribution centre

Job summary

The Recruitment Group is hiring a Warehouse Team Leader for a new e-commerce and logistics operation in Coleshill, Birmingham. You will lead 15+ operatives, drive productivity and maintain high standards of safety, accuracy and service levels.

Join a brand-new distribution centre and help establish robust processes while developing leadership skills in a hands-on role with flexible shift patterns.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months' experience in a warehouse team leader or similar role.
• Experience leading 15+ operatives in a fast-paced environment.
• Hands-on leadership style with front-line involvement.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to motivate and manage performance under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of 15+ warehouse operatives to meet daily targets.
• Oversee day-to-day operations, allocate workloads and monitor performance.
• Coach and develop team members to improve engagement and output.
• Ensure health and safety, quality and inventory accuracy on the floor.
• Collaborate with management to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Team leadership

People management

Communication

Problem solving

Performance management

Job description

Warehouse Team Leader - E-commerce & Logistics

Location: Coleshill, Birmingham, B46
Pay Rate: £15.00 per hour | £16.20 per hour for hours worked after 10pm + Overtime paid at time and a half
Shifts: 06:00-14:00, 10:00-18:00, 14:00-22:00 or 18:00-02:00
Working Pattern: 5 days out of 7, on a weekly rota
Contract: 12-week temporary-to-permanent opportunity

Warehouse Team Leader Jobs in Coleshill, Birmingham

Are you an experienced Warehouse Team Leader, Warehouse Supervisor or Logistics Team Leader looking for your next opportunity? Do you have experience managing 15 or more warehouse operatives in a fast-paced warehouse, distribution centre or e-commerce fulfilment environment?

We are recruiting hands-on Warehouse Team Leaders to join a brand-new, state-of-the-art distribution centre in Coleshill, Birmingham. You will support a major global logistics partner working with one of the world's leading social commerce platforms.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing e-commerce operation where you can make a real impact, develop your leadership skills and help establish high operational standards from day one.

If you are proactive, adaptable and confident leading a warehouse team to achieve productivity, quality and service targets, we want to hear from you.

The Role: Warehouse Team Leader

As a Warehouse Team Leader, you will be responsible for leading, motivating and developing a team of 15+ warehouse operatives, ensuring daily operational targets are achieved safely, accurately and efficiently.

Working closely with warehouse management and other team leaders, you will oversee day-to-day warehouse operations, allocate workloads, monitor performance and support continuous improvement across the site.

As this is a newly established operation, you will need to demonstrate initiative, flexibility and a hands-on approach to leadership. You will play an important role in building a strong team culture and helping the operation grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise and motivate a team of 15 or more warehouse operatives.
• Manage daily warehouse operations to achieve productivity, quality and service-level targets.
• Allocate workloads and resources according to operational requirements and changing volumes.
• Maintain a visible presence on the warehouse floor, leading by example and supporting the team.
• Monitor attendance, productivity and individual performance, addressing issues promptly.
• Coach, train and develop team members to improve performance and engagement.
• Resolve operational issues quickly and implement practical solutions.
• Maintain compliance with health and safety procedures, PPE requirements and site policies.
• Ensure high standards of housekeeping, stock handling and inventory accuracy.
• Support inbound, picking, packing, outbound and despatch operations as required.
• Work collaboratively with management and fellow team leaders to maintain consistent standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve warehouse processes, efficiency and operational performance.
• Promote a positive, accountable and team-focused working environment.

Essential Skills and Experience

To be successful in this Warehouse Team Leader role, you will have:

• At least 6 months' experience in a warehouse team leader, logistics supervisor or similar leadership role within warehousing, e-commerce fulfilment or third-party logistics (3PL).
• Proven experience managing a team of 15 or more warehouse operatives.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, target-driven warehouse or distribution centre.
• A hands-on leadership style and the confidence to lead from the front.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to motivate a team, manage performance and maintain high standards.
• A proactive approach to resolving issues and improving operational processes.
• The ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining safety, quality and productivity.
• Flexibility to work 5 days out of 7 on a weekly rotating rota.

Desirable Experience

The following experience would be an advantage:

• Working in a new warehouse opening, site launch or operational start-up.
• Supporting a growing e-commerce fulfilment or logistics operation.
• Experience across inbound, picking, packing, inventory, outbound and despatch.
• Implementing process improvements and developing warehouse teams during periods of growth.
• Helping establish operational procedures and maintain standards in a changing environment.

Previous experience supporting a new warehouse launch is beneficial, but we are also interested in established team leaders who demonstrate adaptability, initiative and the ability to develop with the business.

What Makes a Great Warehouse Team Leader?

We are looking for someone who takes ownership of their shift and understands the importance of effective warehouse leadership.

You will be someone who:

• Leads by example and is comfortable getting involved in day-to-day warehouse activities.
• Can confidently manage 15+ operatives while maintaining performance and morale.
• Takes initiative and makes informed decisions under pressure.
• Communicates clearly and holds team members accountable.
• Adapts quickly to changing workloads, processes and operational demands.
• Looks for opportunities to improve performance and efficiency.
• Wants to develop their skills and progress as the operation expands.

Pay, Benefits and Opportunities

• £15.00 per hour standard rate.
• £16.20 per hour for hours worked after 10pm.
• 12-week temporary-to-permanent contract opportunity.
• Free on-site parking.
• Full training and ongoing development.
• Opportunity to join a brand-new, state-of-the-art distribution centre.
• The chance to contribute to the growth of an expanding e-commerce logistics operation.
• Opportunities to develop your warehouse management and leadership skills.

Available Warehouse Team Leader Shifts

The available shift patterns are:

• 06:00-14:00
• 10:00-18:00
• 14:00-22:00
• 18:00-02:00

You will work 5 days out of 7, with shifts allocated on a weekly rota. Please note that the enhanced hourly rate applies to hours worked after 10pm.

Job location: Coleshill, Birmingham, B46
Job type: Temporary to permanent
Pay: £15.00-£16.20 per hour, depending on hours worked