Team Leader (Tuesday - Saturday, 16:00 - 00:00)

Bleckmann; Crick; Remote; GBP 20,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Enhanced pension contributions

Life assurance

Medicash healthcare plan

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Health and wellbeing support

Social events

Exclusive client discounts

Job summary

Bleckmann UK is seeking a warehouse team lead for a permanent, full-time role. The position runs Tuesday to Saturday, 16:00–00:00, with peak-period flexibility and a salary around £33,000 plus a shift allowance.

You will manage a floor area, coach staff, ensure safety, and drive improvements while coordinating with clients and internal teams. WMS knowledge (JDA) is desirable.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in logistics, retail, or e-commerce.
• Experience managing teams and workflow in a warehouse.
• Good communication and coaching abilities.
• Willingness to drive continuous improvement and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage staff and workflow in a designated area of the warehouse.
• Ensure safe working practices and compliance with policy.
• Coach and develop team members, provide feedback.
• Support performance management and absence processes.
• Drive continuous improvement and support ad hoc projects.
• Be accountable for KPIs like productivity, accuracy, and service levels.

Skills

Leadership experience

Team management

Strong communication

Process improvement

Tools

JDA Warehouse Management System

Job description

Ready to Join the Backstage Crew?

At Bleckmann, we’ve been delivering on promises since 1862. As a market leader in supply chain management for fashion and lifestyle brands, we keep the show running behind the scenes — from moving boxes to moving data, from pack & ship to IT and HR.

But we’re not just logistics experts. We’re The Backstage Crew — a tight-knit team of 6,500+ people who make fashion and lifestyle brands shine by doing the work that matters most, out of the spotlight but never out of impact.

Whether you're on the warehouse floor or behind a screen, you’ll find:

• Strong connections with colleagues who support and celebrate you.

• Fast growth in a company that’s expanding across Europe, the US, and Asia.

• High energy in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same.

• Guided freedom to take initiative, solve problems your way, and grow your career.

We believe in entrepreneurship, expertise, excellence, and engagement — and we live these values every day. From repairing returned goods to reducing waste, we help brands extend product lifecycles with sustainability in mind.

So if you’re ready to roll out the red carpet for our clients — and for each other — we’ve got a spot for you.

Behind the scenes is where the real excitement begins. Ready to join us?

This is a permanent, full-time position working Tuesday to Saturday, covering the hours of 16:00 -00:00, with flexibility required during peak periods. The role offers an annual salary up tp £33,00.00, depending on skills and experience,plus an additional shift allowance.

Tasks and responsibilities:

Responsible for managing an assigned floor or area within the warehouse, including operational processes, people, and client relationships; proactively planning labour, equipment, and activities during the shift; and fostering a safe working culture that supports team and individual development.

Key tasks:

• Manage staff and workflow in a designated area
• Ensure safe working practices are followed
• Support team development through coaching and feedback
• Assist with performance management, disciplinary procedures, and absence management in line with company policies
• Drive continuous improvement and support ad hoc projects
• Be accountable for team performance against key performance indicators (KPIs), including productivity, accuracy, and service levels

Profile:

• Leadership experience, preferably in logistics, retail, or e-commerce
• Experienced in managing teams
• Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems such as JDA
• Delivers accurate, high-quality work while seeking continuous improvement
• Communicates respectfully and inspires team engagement
• Automation experience highly desirable

Please note: Bleckmann UK does not currently hold a Skilled Worker Sponsor Licence and is unable to provide visa sponsorship. Applicants must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK without employer sponsor`ship.

What do we offer ?

Our Backstage Crew is at the heart of everything we do, driving success for our clients, our brands and each other. That's why we offer a range of benefits

including:

• 33 days annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays, with additional annual leave awarded after 5 and 10 years' service
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Life assurance
• Medicash healthcare plan
• Retail and lifestyle discounts through our Benefits Platform
• Health and wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), Occupational Health and Wellbeing Hub
• Social events throughout the year
• Exclusive client discounts

Additional information:

We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organization where we are committed to employee development and recognizing the successes of our teams. We are proud of our accreditations including Healthy Workplaces Leicestershire and we are Disability Confident Committed as part of the Disability Confident Scheme and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.

If you wish to know more about the role or discuss accommodations within the recruitment and selection process, please contact: [e-mail]

At Bleckmann, we are guided by our values: We take a parachute and jump (Entrepreneurship), we unpack our knowledge (Expertise), we raise the bar with every box (Excellence), and we spark energy that connects (Engagement).