Warehouse Team Lead

TN United Kingdom; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive parts distributor in the UK is seeking a Warehouse Team Leader to coordinate the replenishment team in a busy warehouse. The successful candidate will ensure efficient stock replenishment, maintain high standards of accuracy, and promote health and safety practices.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a warehouse environment, ideally in replenishment or stock control.
• Previous supervisory or team leader experience.
• IT literate with experience using warehouse systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the replenishment team to meet targets.
• Monitor stock levels and ensure timely replenishment.
• Train and onboard new team members.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Organisational Skills

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems

Handheld Scanners

Job description

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About The Role

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Warehouse Team Leader to lead and coordinate the replenishment team in a busy warehouse environment. The successful candidate will ensure that all stock replenishment activities are carried out efficiently, accurately, and in line with operational targets and health & safety standards.

Shift: Sunday to Thursday, 6am to 6pm

About You

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead, motivate, and support the replenishment team to meet daily and weekly targets.
2. Organise and delegate tasks to team members based on workload and priorities.
3. Monitor stock levels and ensure timely replenishment of pick locations.
4. Ensure accurate use of warehouse management systems and handheld devices.
5. Maintain high standards of stock accuracy through regular audits and spot checks.
6. Ensure that FIFO (First In, First Out) and other stock rotation procedures are followed.
7. Identify and resolve issues impacting replenishment performance.
8. Report and escalate operational challenges to the Warehouse Manager or Shift Supervisor.
9. Train and onboard new team members and support ongoing development.
10. Promote and ensure adherence to health & safety and company policies.
11. Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment.

Requirements:

1. Proven experience in a warehouse environment, ideally in a replenishment or stock control role.
2. Previous experience in a supervisory or team leader capacity.
3. Strong leadership and communication skills.
4. Good understanding of warehouse processes and inventory systems.
5. Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities.
6. Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
7. IT literate – experience using warehouse management systems and handheld scanners.
8. Valid forklift licence (desirable, but not essential depending on site requirements).

About Us

GSF Car Parts is one of the UK’s leading automotive parts distributors, supplying thousands of independent garages throughout the UK and Ireland with parts, tools, garage equipment, and specialist training. The group has over [number] branches nationwide and a turnover exceeding £[amount]. Built on the heritage and success of a dozen local brand identities acquired over several years, we have traded as one brand since November 1.

Our branch network is bolstered by centralised support and expertise from specialist departments in key areas such as procurement and supply chain, marketing, and national accounts. The business also benefits from integrated IT systems, which include our industry-leading catalogue system, Allicat, and access to the Group's national garage programme, Servicesure.

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