Warehouse Cold Chain Team Lead

Kuehne+Nagel; Colnbrook; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a Warehouse Cold Chain Team Lead in Colnbrook, UK. In this role, you will manage cold storage operations and ensure compliance with procedures. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of industry experience, excellent planning and communication skills, and a Forklift Truck Operators license. The company offers competitive wages, private medical insurance, and various employee benefits, creating a supportive work environment for professional growth.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Contributory Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

PHI Income protection

Route 2 Rewards scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years industry experience in logistics.
• Understanding of courier/freight operations.
• Experience handling time critical & temperature sensitive consignments.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end warehousing operations for our customers.
• Lead safe and efficient cold storage operations.
• Ensure all warehouse activities follow documented procedures.
• Operate material handling equipment for loading and unloading.

Skills

Teamwork skills

Planning and organisational skills

Excellent time management skills

Communication skills

Ability to work successfully under pressure

Good numeric / financial ability

Tools

Forklift Truck Operators license

Job description

DESCRIPTION DU POSTE

As a Warehouse Cold Chain Team Lead at Quick part of the Kuehne+Nagel group of companies, you will manage end-to-end warehousing operations for our customers. By doing so with precision, you not only contribute to the success of your team, but also to the day-to-day operations and success in the warehouse and distribution centres. At Kuehne+Nagel, our work truly contributes to more than we imagine.

It's more than a job

Join our QuickStat team as a Warehouse Cold Chain Team Lead, responsible for leading safe, efficient, and compliant cold storage operations.

How you create impact

• Preparation & replenishment of QuickSTAT’s dry ice consignments in conjunction with client requirements.
• Responsibility for ensuring all Warehouse activities is completed in conjunction with QuickSTAT’s documented procedures.
• Completion of daily facility sweep of Quick LHR facility to ensure all consignments are stored correctly & dispatch scheduled accordingly.
• Operation of material handling equipment (MHE) for the purpose of loading & unloading both inbound and outbound vehicles.
• Work in collaboration with Global Inventory Group to determine available stock for transfer to Quick & Logistics Service Partner facilities.
• Arrangement of stock transfers via 3rd party linehaul solution.
• Shared ownership for the management of departmental mailbox.
• Work in conjunction with related departments and line manager to resolve identified discrepancies / queries.
• Undertaking of cleaning duties to ensure highest level of facility hygiene standards maintained.
• To undertake any other reasonable duties / responsibilities at the request of the Department Manager or other Senior Management including assisting other departments during staff shortages.

What we would like you to bring

• Teamwork skills and strong self-motivation ability
• Planning and organisational skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Communication skills
• Ability to work successfully under pressure.
• Good numeric / financial ability
• Forklift Truck Operators license
• Minimum 5 years industry experience
• Understanding of courier/freight operations
• Handling time critical & temperature sensitive consignments

What's in it for you

Quick Group offers competitive wages, Private Medical Insurance, Contributory Pension Scheme, Life Assurance, PHI Income protection.

Our Colleagues enjoy our Route 2 Rewards scheme which offers discounts on everything from groceries to holidays, dining out and much more.

WeCare for our colleagues (and their immediate family) with our employee assistance programme providing access to 24/7 GP, legal and financial advice along with mental health counselling.

As part of the Kuehne + Nagel group of companies, joining our organisation brings a wealth of opportunities to grow and expand your career.

Who we are

Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.

As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life‑saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.