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

Job Advert is seeking a Team Leader to manage warehouse operations in a fast-paced distribution centre. Lead inbound and outbound flows, coach staff, and ensure safe, timely stock movement.

The role emphasizes performance, accountability, and continuous improvement within a supportive team. The successful candidate will have DC/warehouse leadership experience, strong WMS knowledge, and proven ability to develop teams while meeting service targets.

Qualifications

• Proven distribution centre or warehouse leadership experience.
• Strong operational knowledge of inbound/outbound logistics.
• Experience working with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Experience handling HR processes and employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily warehouse operations to ensure safe, timely stock movement.
• Oversee inbound and outbound workflows.
• Train, coach, and develop team members to improve performance.
• Set clear expectations and promote accountability through regular feedback.
• Foster open communication, teamwork, and continuous learning.
• Create a safe, inclusive environment where employees feel valued.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and workforce planning activities.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to achieve targets and service levels.
• Drive continuous improvement through data and team input.

Skills

Team leadership

Warehouse operations

Communication

Coaching

Data analysis

Tools

WMS

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

Your application will be considered in competition with others and we will contact you within 3 working days.