Warehouse Team Lead

Thorn Baker Recruitment Ltd; Lutterworth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Health care

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Life Assurance

Increased pension contributions (5%)

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Thorn Baker Recruitment is recruiting a Warehouse Team Lead for a client in the Lutterworth area of Leicestershire. The role leads day-to-day warehouse operations, ensures accurate receiving, storage and dispatch, and supports the DC Manager and colleagues to meet targets.

You will oversee workload allocation, maintain stock accuracy, and drive safe, efficient processes in a fast-paced distribution environment. Competitive salary and benefits on offer.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a warehouse or distribution team.
• Strong communication and coaching abilities.
• Knowledge of warehouse processes and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily warehouse activities to meet operational priorities.
• Allocate workloads and monitor progress across shifts.
• Oversee safe receipt, storage, movement and preparation of stock.
• Maintain stock accuracy and FIFO rotation.
• Investigate stock discrepancies and resolve issues.
• Promote health and safety culture and ensure compliance.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and coaching to colleagues.
• Assist with induction and training of new staff.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Tools

WMS

Handheld scanners

Microsoft Office

Job description

Thorn Baker Recruitment have the exciting opportunity to recruit for a Warehouse Team Lead for our client based in the Lutterwortharea of Leicestershire.

Pay And Benefits

• Starting Salary of £35,000 per annum
• 42.5 hours per week Monday - Friday
• Private Health care
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Life Assurance
• Increase employer pension contributions (5%)
• Free on site parking

Job Overview

The Warehouse Team Leader is responsible for coordinating the day-to-day warehouse operation, ensuring goods are received, stored, handled and dispatched safely, accurately and efficiently. The role provides operational leadership on the warehouse floor, allocating work, monitoring workflow and supporting colleagues to achieve daily operational targets. Working closely with the DC Manager & Supply Chain Co- ordinator, the Warehouse Team Leader ensures warehouse activities are completed in line with company procedures, health and safety requirements and customer service expectations.

Operational Leadership

• Coordinate daily warehouse activities to ensure operational priorities are achieved.
• Allocate workloads and monitor progress throughout the shift.
• Ensure daily productivity and service targets are met.
• Escalate operational issues, resource constraints or service risks to the DC Manager.
• Support effective communication between warehouse colleagues, drivers and other departments.

Warehouse Operations

• Oversee the safe receipt, storage, movement and preparation of stock.
• Ensure accurate picking, packing and loading of customer orders.
• Maintain stock accuracy through routine checks and cycle counts.
• Ensure stock rotation is carried out in accordance with FIFO principles.
• Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies and operational issues.
• Ensure warehouse equipment is used safely and defects are reported promptly.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Promote a positive health and safety culture across the warehouse.
• Ensure colleagues follow safe working practices and company procedures.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards throughout the warehouse.
• Report accidents, near misses and hazards in accordance with company procedures.
• Support compliance with all warehouse operating standards and quality requirements.

Team Support

• Provide day-to-day guidance and coaching to warehouse colleagues.
• Assist with the induction and on-the-job training of new employees.
• Encourage teamwork, accountability and high standards of performance.
• Share best practice and identify opportunities to improve ways of working.
• Support colleagues in resolving operational challenges throughout the shift.

What we need from you

• Previous experience within a warehouse or distribution environment.
• Experience coordinating day-to-day warehouse operations.
• Good understanding of warehouse processes and inventory management.
• Knowledge of safe manual handling and warehouse health and safety requirements.
• FLTlicence
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Good communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and handheld scanning equipment.
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications.
• Previous experience in a Team Leader or Senior Warehouse Operative role.
• Experience handling large, heavy or fragile products.
• Experience working multiple different MHE equipment
• Knowledge of Lean, 5S or continuous improvement principles.
• Experience working within a customer-focused distribution environment.

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