WAREHOUSE DEPUTY TEAM LEADER

Historic Royal Palaces; Greater London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Historic Royal Palaces seeks a motivated Warehouse Deputy Team Leader for their Croydon operations. This fixed-term role involves overseeing warehouse processes and supporting the team to meet demands across retail and ecommerce. Candidates should have managerial experience, warehouse knowledge, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Manager, Supervisor, or Team Leader.
• Previous warehouse experience is essential.
• Full clean driving license.

Responsibilities

• Manage warehouse operations to ensure distribution demands are met.
• Support the Central Warehouse Manager in leading the Warehouse team.
• Train and motivate staff while promoting health and safety.

Skills

Organization

Motivation

Communication

Customer Service

Education

Health & Safety qualifications

Job description

Join to apply for the WAREHOUSE DEPUTY TEAM LEADER role at Historic Royal Palaces

We are the independent charity that loves and looks after six of the most wonderful palaces in the world. The palaces are the setting for the stories that shape us all, and we aim to bring them to people in meaningful ways. We want everyone to find themselves in the spaces and stories we share.

Departments - Commercial Services

Home Palace - Warehouse Croydon

Status - Fixed Term Contract

Salary - £30,163 (+ £3,351.44 for 4 hours AHS)

Salary Rate - Pro Rata

Days/Hours of work - 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with weekend and bank holiday work on a rota basis during peak season.

About The Role and About You

We are seeking a highly motivated Deputy Team Leader to support the Central Warehouse Manager in leading our Warehouse team based in Croydon. Your role will involve managing warehouse operations to ensure distribution demands are met daily for retail stores and ecommerce fulfillment.

You should demonstrate:

1. Driven to succeed and meet targets.
2. Excellent knowledge of systems learning.
3. Experience as a Manager, Supervisor, or Team Leader.
4. Previous warehouse experience is essential.
5. Openness to change and adaptability.
6. Enthusiasm and positivity.
7. Ability to train and motivate staff.
8. Full clean driving license.
9. Relevant H&S qualifications, ability to become a first aider, stock control knowledge, excellent communication skills, and a passion for customer service.
10. Good IT, numeracy, and communication skills.

This role is varied and requires good organization, motivation, independence, and teamwork. The position involves working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend and bank holiday work during peak seasons.

Pay Range: £10 - £33,514 (including 4 hours AHS) per annum, pro rata

Closing date: 15th June 2025

Historic Royal Palaces is an equal opportunities employer and values diversity. Applications are welcome regardless of background.

Relevant experience may include roles such as Warehouse Team Supervisor, Assistant Warehouse Manager, Logistics Team Leader, and similar positions.