Team Leader

Job Advert; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25% discount

6.0 weeks holiday entitlement (increa‑

Long Service Award

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

MKONSITE is seeking an experienced Team Leader to join our distribution centre leadership team in Milton Keynes. You will lead a high‑performing warehouse crew, ensure safe and accurate stock movement, and drive service targets in a fast‑paced environment.

You will coach and develop team members, manage inbound and outbound flows, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to improve efficiency, quality, and employee engagement on a day‑to‑day basis.

Qualifications

• Proven distribution centre or warehouse leadership experience.
• Strong operational knowledge of inbound and outbound logistics.
• Experience managing day-to-day workflows and resolving operational challenges.
• Good understanding of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Knowledge of warehouse operational standards, logistics processes, and sustainability objectives.
• Experience managing formal HR and employee relations processes.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and coordination skills.
• Ability to motivate teams and drive engagement through visibility, coaching, and recognition.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily warehouse operations to ensure the safe, timely, and accurate movement of stock.
• Oversee inbound and outbound.
• Train, coach, and develop team members to improve capability and performance.
• Set clear expectations and promote accountability through regular feedback and hands-on leadership.
• Foster open communication, teamwork, and continuous learning.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment where employees feel valued and supported.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and workforce planning activities.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to achieve operational priorities and service targets.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities through data analysis, feedback, and team collaboration.
• Maintain inventory integrity through stock counting, auditing, investigation, and accurate system transactions.

Job description

Team Leader

Join Our Distribution Centre Leadership Team

We are looking for experienced and motivated Team Leaders to join our warehouse operations team. This is an exciting chance to lead high-performing teams in a fast-paced distribution centre environment.

As a DC Team Leader, you will play a key role in ensuring the efficient flow of goods across inbound and outbound while creating a positive, inclusive, and performance-driven workplace culture.

• Salary: £33,000 - £36,000 per annum
• Contract Type: Full Time & Fixed-Term Contract Opportunities Available
• Start Date: ASAP

Working Pattern for Team Leader:

Shifts will be based on operational requirements and will typically be:

• 06:00 - 14:30/14:00 - 22:45

Candidates must be flexible and available to work any 5 days out of 7, including weekends where required.

Benefits Team Leader:

• 25% discount
• 6.0 weeks holiday entitlement (increasing by 1 day each year to a maximum of 7.0 weeks) this includes Bank Holidays
• Long Service Award
• Employee Assistance Programme

…And many more

What You'll Be Doing as a Team Leader:

As a Team Leader, you will:

• Lead and manage daily warehouse operations to ensure the safe, timely, and accurate movement of stock.
• Oversee inbound and outbound
• Train, coach, and develop team members to improve capability and performance.
• Set clear expectations and promote accountability through regular feedback and hands-on leadership.
• Foster open communication, teamwork, and continuous learning.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment where employees feel valued and supported..
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and workforce planning activities.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to achieve operational priorities and service targets.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities through data analysis, feedback, and team collaboration.
• Maintain inventory integrity through stock counting, auditing, investigation, and accurate system transactions.

Essential Experience & Skills as a Team Leader:

• Proven distribution centre or warehouse leadership experience.
• Strong operational knowledge of both inbound and outbound logistics across Retail and Online fulfilment environments.
• Experience managing day-to-day workflows and resolving operational challenges in a hands-on manner.
• Good understanding of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Knowledge of warehouse operational standards, logistics processes, and sustainability objectives.
• Experience managing formal HR and employee relations processes.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and coordination skills.
• Ability to motivate teams and drive engagement through visibility, coaching, and recognition.

MKONSITE