Trainee Team Leader/Warehouse Operative – Chilled Environment - Maternity Cover

Charlie Bighams; Wells; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus guaranteed

28 days’ holiday (rising with service)

Free Bigham’s meals to take home

Discounts with high street retailers

Free on-site parking

Subsidised canteen

Job summary

Charlie Bigham's Quarry Kitchen in Dulcote near Wells is seeking a Trainee Team Leader to join the Warehouse Operations team on a maternity cover basis. The role offers a competitive hourly rate (£18.79) with a salary equivalent around £33k+ per year, plus a quarterly bonus and four days off every week.

The position involves leading daily plans, supporting a fast-paced chilled environment, and developing staff through coaching and training.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse/logistics experience.
• Ready to take the next step into leadership.
• Comfortable working in a temperature-controlled environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Confident in a fast-paced, team-focused setting.
• Forklift or reach truck licence is desirable; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Lead your area to deliver daily plans safely, efficiently, and on time.
• Set the tone each shift with clear, engaging team briefs.
• Manage labour, breaks, and holidays to optimise performance.
• Maintain high standards in quality, GMP, 5S, and Health & Safety.
• Act quickly to resolve issues, escalating risks to minimise disruption.
• Drive team engagement, performance, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure accurate reporting, data capture, and operational communication.
• Support team development through training, coaching, and performance reviews.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Leadership potential

Organised

Attention to detail

Tools

Forklift licence

Job description

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Trainee Team Leader/Warehouse Operative – Chilled Environment - Maternity Cover

Job Reference charliebighams/TP/19158/557

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Permanent

Trainee Team Leader | £18.79 per hour + bonus | £33k+ per year and 4 days off per week

Working Hours:

34

Location:

Closing Date:

05/11/2026

Job Category:

Logistics

Region / Division:

Wells; Somerset

Package Description

Looking for a stable, well-paid role where you are starting your management journey?

At Bigham’s, we offer some of the best benefits in the area, higher-than-average pay, and a supportive team environment — all within a modern food production site.

If you’ve got warehouse experience and enjoy a fast-paced, hands‑on role, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll get

• £18.79 per hour
• £33,000+ salary equivalent
• Overtime paid at 1.5x (£24+ per hour)
• Quarterly bonus guaranteed
• 28 days’ holiday (rising with service)
• Free Bigham’s meals to take home
• Discounts with high street retailers
• Free on-site parking
• Subsidised canteen

Friday to Sunday – Days

Fri & Sat: 06:00 – 18:00 | Sun: 06:00 – 16:00

• 4 days off every week
  Great for long breaks every week

Job Introduction

Great news! Our award‑winning Quarry Kitchen in Dulcote (near Wells) is looking for a Trainee Team Leader to join our Warehouse Operations team to cover maternity leave for 12 months.

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone ready to take the next step in their career—building leadership skills while gaining hands‑on experience in a fast-paced chilled (cold) warehouse environment.

As a Trainee Team Leader, you’ll play a key role in supporting day-to-day operations, helping to motivate and guide your team, and ensuring everything runs smoothly, safely, and efficiently. You’ll be at the heart of creating a positive working environment where our people feel supported, engaged, and empowered to perform at their best.

We’re looking for someone with experience in logistics or warehouse operations who is driven, organised, and passionate about developing others—someone who lives our values and is ready to grow into a future Team Leader role within the business.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead your area to deliver daily plans safely, efficiently, and on time
• Set the tone each shift with clear, engaging team briefs
• Manage labour, breaks, and holidays to optimise performance
• Maintain high standards in quality, GMP, 5S, and Health & Safety
• Act quickly to resolve issues, escalating risks to minimise disruption
• Drive team engagement, performance, and continuous improvement
• Ensure accurate reporting, data capture, and operational communication
• Support team development through training, coaching, and performance reviews

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in a warehouse, logistics, or chilled environment
• Ready to take the next step into leadership, with a proactive and reliable approach
• Comfortable working in a temperature‑controlled (cold) environment
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain high standards
• Confident working in a fast‑paced, team‑focused setting
• A forklift or reach truck licence is desirable, but not essential — we’ll support your development and training

Why Bigham’s?

We don’t just offer “a warehouse job” — we offer a genuine career opportunity:

• Support and development to help you step into a Team Leader role
• Better shift patterns than most local employers
• Higher earning potential
• More time off built into your rota
• A team that genuinely takes pride in what they do

If you’re looking for a role where you’ll be valued, supported, and given the opportunity to grow — this is it.

About The Company

Inspired by his travels and love of cooking, Charlie Bigham set up shop in 1996 with the sole aim of creating really delicious dishes. Twenty-five years later Bigham’s is now the number one brand in the chilled pre-prepared meal category. With over 50 dishes available in major supermarkets.