Warehouse Team Lead – Food Distribution

MorePeople; Dartford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Gym membership

Company pension

Free on-site parking

Employee recognition scheme

Job summary

MorePeople is recruiting a Warehouse Assistant Manager in Dartford to support the Warehouse Manager in day-to-day operations and lead a small team. You will ensure orders are picked, packed and dispatched accurately, covering ambient, chilled and frozen storage.

You'll maintain stock accuracy, lead by example, and step in when the Warehouse Manager is away, with real opportunities to build leadership skills in a growing food distribution business.

Qualifications

• Experience in a food manufacturing, distribution, or FMCG warehouse.
• Previous experience supervising or leading a warehouse team.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• A full UK Driving Licence.
• Flexibility to support early starts, late finishes, weekends, or delivery cover when required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day warehouse operations alongside the Warehouse Manager.
• Lead and motivate operatives to meet service and productivity standards.
• Oversee goods-in, stock movements, picking, packing and dispatch.
• Maintain stock accuracy and rotation (FIFO/FEFO) and keep the warehouse organised.
• Uphold housekeeping, food safety and Health & Safety compliance.
• Act as operational lead when the Warehouse Manager is absent.
• Support busy periods with hands-on picking, packing, loading and general activities.

Skills

Warehouse leadership

Team supervision

Organisational skills

Driving licence

Decision-making

Tools

SAP

WMS

Job description

MorePeople is recruiting a Warehouse Assistant Manager in Dartford to support the Warehouse Manager in day-to-day operations and lead a small team. You will ensure orders are picked, packed and dispatched accurately, covering ambient, chilled and frozen storage.

You'll maintain stock accuracy, lead by example, and step in when the Warehouse Manager is away, with real opportunities to build leadership skills in a growing food distribution business.