Team Leader Larne - Logistics Foodservice

Henderson Group; Larne; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market competitive salary

Contributory pension scheme

Healthcare

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Staff discount

Job summary

Henderson Group in Larne is seeking a Team Leader to take a hands-on role in the Larne Frozen warehouse, ensuring efficient distribution of frozen products to Henderson Retail stores. You will supervise key warehouse activities, including picking, replenishment, goods-in and loading, and you will drive a culture of accuracy, safety and high service levels.

You will lead by example, manage a team, maintain stock integrity, and collaborate with Transport, Sales and Supply Chain to drive continuous

Qualifications

• Experience in a warehouse picking environment.
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations and stock control.
• Competent with warehouse management systems and goods-in/out processes.
• Valid UK/EU driving license.

Responsibilities

• Plan and allocate resources to maximise efficiency and meet daily targets.
• Oversee VNA drivers performance and maximise efficiency.
• Supervise outbound processes including picking, loading, inspection and forklift operation.
• Ensure stock management systems are used to maintain stock integrity.
• Liaise with Transport, Sales, and Supply Chain to drive improvements.
• Build strong relationships with internal customers.
• Enforce health, safety and food safety policies and procedures.
• Manage team performance and address employee relations matters.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Understanding of warehouse operations

Warehouse systems

Goods outbound experience

Driving license

Leadership & team management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Tools

Voice picking

Stock control systems

Job description

Who Are We?

At Henderson Group, we are proud to be one of Northern Ireland’s leading family-owned businesses. With more than 6,000 colleagues, our group encompasses Henderson Wholesale, Henderson Retail, Henderson Foodservice and Henderson Group Property.

Henderson Foodservice is an Investors in People Platinum accredited employer and the leading supplier to the food service industry in Ireland. We source and supply a range of thousands of products to customers including hotels, restaurants, and public sector organisations such as hospitals, offices and care homes.

A look into the role

As Team Leader, you will take a hands‑on leadership role with responsibility for the day‑to‑day operations of our Larne Frozen warehouse, supporting the efficient distribution of frozen products to Henderson Retail stores. You will oversee key warehouse activities, including picking, replenishment, goods‑in and loading, ensuring orders are accurately prepared and dispatched on time. With a strong focus on teamwork, productivity and service delivery, you will lead by example, supporting your team to achieve operational targets while maintaining high standards of stock accuracy, food safety, cold‑chain compliance and health and safety within a fast‑paced frozen warehouse environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan and allocate resources effectively to maximise efficiency and ensure daily targets are met
• Oversee VNA drivers performance and maximise efficiency.
• Supervise outbound goods processes, including picking, loading, inspection, and forklift operation, ensuring accuracy and organisation
• Ensure adherence to all stock management systems and maintain high stock integrity
• Liaise daily with internal teams including Transport, Sales, and Supply Chain to drive continuous improvement
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with key internal customers
• Enforce full compliance with health and safety and food safety policies and procedures
• Manage team performance and address employee relations matters in a timely and appropriate manner

Skills for Success

As the Team Leader, the minimum criteria you’ll need is:

• Previous experience within a warehouse picking environment
• A good understanding of wider warehouse operations, including replenishment, goods‑in and loading, and how these functions work together to support an efficient and effective operation.
• Competent in the use of warehouse systems
• Goods Outbound Experience
• A valid UK/EU Driving License

The attributes you’ll need include:

• Leadership & Team Management – Confidently lead, motivate, and support a team to meet daily targets and maintain high performance.
• Organisational Skills – Ability to plan and coordinate workloads, manage cage movements, and balance priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Attention to Detail – High level of accuracy when supervising stock management, picking, and goods inspection processes.
• Communication Skills – Clear and effective communication with team members and internal departments such as Transport, Sales, and Supply Chain.
• Problem Solving – Proactively identify issues, resolve day‑to‑day challenges, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Health & Safety Awareness – Strong understanding of health and safety and food safety regulations, with the ability to enforce compliance.
• Time Management – Efficiently manage your own time and the team’s activities to ensure operational deadlines are consistently met.
• Teamwork – A collaborative mindset with a strong emphasis on supporting others and maintaining a positive working environment.
• Adaptability – Flexible and able to respond effectively to changing demands, priorities, or shift requirements.

It is Desirable if you had:

• One years’ experience leading a team specifically within a warehousing and logistics environment (or relevant)
• Strong people management skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team
• Experience handling employee relations matters, including performance and conduct cases
• Manual Handling Training
• Experience specifically in voice picking.

Our Values

• Ambition – We always strive to be better. We seek new challenges and look for ways to do things better.
• Customer First – We provide exceptional service. We put customers at the heart of everything and support our communities.
• Teamwork – We succeed together. We help colleagues to succeed, and we share our knowledge and skills.
• Integrity – We are fair, honest and ethical. We treat everyone with dignity and respect. We are inclusive and champion diversity.
• The Reward – Our business has been recognised externally for delivering excellence in employment. We value employee development and heavily invest in our people. Benefits include market competitive salary, contributory pension scheme, healthcare, life assurance, employee assistance programme, social club, Discount scheme throughout UK/Ireland, staff discount (grocery/fuel) at SPAR/EUROSPAR Henderson Group

Working Hours

The successful applicant will be working an average of 38 hours per week, Monday – Thursday 2pm-10pm and, Sunday 12pm-8pm, Job to finish.

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