Warehouse Team Lead (4 on/4 off)

Iron Mountain; Kettering; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Leave 23.5 days + service increase

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Dental insurance

Bike to work

Fitness membership discounts

Electric vehicle scheme

Job summary

Iron Mountain in the UK is seeking a Warehouse & Logistics First Line Manager to lead a dedicated team, ensure productivity, stock accuracy and workplace safety, and maintain inbound and outbound workflows on a 4-on 4-off shift from 6am to 6pm.

You will collaborate with suppliers and transport partners, drive KPIs, oversee shift plans, incident investigations and payroll support, and foster an inclusive culture focused on operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in warehouse operations, stock control processes, and managing dynamic warehouse teams.
• Sound knowledge of workplace health, safety, and compliance regulations.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking abilities with proven skill in prioritizing tasks within a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills across all organisational levels.
• Proficiency with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), planning tools, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Proven capability to exercise sound judgment, make decisive operational choices, and work effectively with moderate supervision.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coach, and support warehouse operatives, managing shift coverage, performance development, and team morale to cultivate a collaborative environment.
• Prepare shift plans, delegate daily tasks, monitor KPIs, and investigate stock discrepancies to ensure peak productivity and high inventory accuracy.
• Enforce strict compliance with safety regulations, conduct daily risk walks, lead incident investigations, and oversee essential facility safety tests.
• Liaise with suppliers, transport partners, internal departments, and clients to resolve escalations and ensure continuous workflow between shifts.
• Oversee shift tracking, maintain operational activity logs, manage IT ticket escalations, and support payroll input processing.

Skills

Warehouse ops

Stock control

Team management

WMS

Planning tools

MS Office

Tools

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Planning tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Iron Mountain in the UK is seeking a Warehouse & Logistics First Line Manager to lead a dedicated team, ensure productivity, stock accuracy and workplace safety, and maintain inbound and outbound workflows on a 4-on 4-off shift from 6am to 6pm.

You will collaborate with suppliers and transport partners, drive KPIs, oversee shift plans, incident investigations and payroll support, and foster an inclusive culture focused on operational excellence.