Warehouse Goods-In Team Leader | Career Growth & Benefits

JDR Recruitment; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: £28,392 per annum

Permanent position Direct with client

Career progression opportunities

Funded training and development

20% online staff discount

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Health and wellbeing benefits

Free EV charging on site

Sick pay scheme

Blue Light Card eligibility

Free seasonal flu vaccination

Regular staff social events

Job summary

JDR Recruitment is advising for a Warehouse Team Leader to join our client in Skelmersdale on a permanent basis. The role combines hands‑on leadership with team management to ensure efficient goods in and stock control operations.

The ideal candidate will lead by example, manage performance and attendance, and foster process improvements. The role offers clear career progression, with salary of £28,392 per annum and a rotating two‑week shift pattern.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Warehouse Team Leader or Supervisor position.
• Experience managing or supporting a warehouse team.
• Experience with performance and absence management.
• Experience managing rotas and holidays.
• Previous Goods In or Stock Control experience is desirable but not essential.
• Experience carrying out stock counts.
• Previous experience using a WMS.
• PPT and Reach Truck experience is desirable.
• A proactive approach to improving processes and efficiency.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to lead by example and motivate others.
• A positive, can‑do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Leading by example and working hands‑on alongside the warehouse team.
• Supervising and supporting a team of warehouse operatives.
• Managing team performance and addressing performance issues.
• Managing attendance and absence.
• Organising team rotas and holiday planning.
• Overseeing the receipt and put‑away of incoming goods.
• Supporting stock control and regular stock counts.
• Ensuring goods are received accurately and efficiently.
• Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and warehouse processes.
• Maintaining accurate stock records and reporting discrepancies.
• Working with other departments to ensure the smooth flow of goods.
• Supporting the implementation of new processes and systems.
• Using warehouse management systems and barcode scanning technology.
• Operating warehouse equipment, including PPT and Reach Trucks where required.
• Maintaining a safe, organised and efficient working environment.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Organisational skills

Proactive process improvement

Attention to detail

Motivating others

Can-do attitude

Performance management

Absence management

Rotas & holidays

WMS experience

PPT experience

Reach Truck experience

Tools

WMS

PPT

Reach Trucks

Job description

JDR Recruitment is advising for a Warehouse Team Leader to join our client in Skelmersdale on a permanent basis. The role combines hands‑on leadership with team management to ensure efficient goods in and stock control operations.

The ideal candidate will lead by example, manage performance and attendance, and foster process improvements. The role offers clear career progression, with salary of £28,392 per annum and a rotating two‑week shift pattern.