Warehouse Team Leader

The Recruitment Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Full training and development

Job summary

The Recruitment Group is recruiting for a Warehouse Team Leader in Birmingham to lead a busy warehouse team in a brand-new distribution centre. You will drive daily targets, allocate workloads and coach staff to maintain high performance and safety standards.

Day and evening shifts are available with a 5 days out of 7 rota. Competitive pay and full training are provided to develop your career in a fast-paced logistics environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year in a Team Leader or supervisor role within a warehouse or logistics environment.
• Experience across inbound, outbound and despatch operations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, hands-on approach to warehouse management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of warehouse operatives to achieve daily targets and service levels.
• Allocate tasks and workloads effectively across the team.
• Monitor team performance, productivity and attendance.
• Provide coaching, training and ongoing support to team members.
• Ensure correct use of PPE and warehouse equipment.
• Support inventory accuracy and stock checks.

Skills

Team Leader experience

Warehouse operations

Communication skills

People management

Health & safety awareness

Job description

Location: Birmingham
Pay: £15.00 per hour | £16.20 per hour after 10pm
Shifts: 10:00–18:00 / 18:00–02:00
Working Pattern: 5 days out of 7, on a weekly rota
Contract: Permanent

Warehouse Team Leaders – Birmingham

Our client is a major global logistics partner supporting one of the world's leading social commerce platforms. Due to continued growth, they are looking for experienced Warehouse Team Leaders to join their brand-new, state-of-the-art distribution centre in Birmingham.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced warehouse professional who is looking to take the next step in their career and play a key role within a fast-paced, high-volume operation.

The Role

As a Warehouse Team Leader, you will be responsible for leading and supporting a team of warehouse operatives, ensuring daily operational targets, productivity and service levels are achieved.

You'll take a hands‑on approach to managing your team, allocating workloads, maintaining standards and supporting the smooth running of inbound, outbound and despatch operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of warehouse operatives to achieve daily targets and service levels.
• Allocate tasks and workloads effectively across the team.
• Monitor team performance, productivity and attendance.
• Provide coaching, training and ongoing support to team members.
• Ensure all warehouse processes and procedures are followed correctly.
• Maintain high standards of health & safety, housekeeping and compliance.
• Ensure correct use of PPE and warehouse equipment.
• Support inventory accuracy, stock checks and stocktakes.
• Identify and report operational issues and implement solutions where appropriate.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the warehouse.
• Work closely with other Team Leaders and management to ensure operational targets are achieved.
• Promote a positive, professional and collaborative working environment.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for an experienced and confident Warehouse Team Leader who can demonstrate:

• Minimum 1 year's experience in a Team Leader, Supervisor or similar role within a warehouse or logistics environment.
• Experience across inbound, outbound and despatch operations.
• The ability to lead, motivate and develop a team effectively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive, hands‑on approach to warehouse management.
• The ability to work under pressure within a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A good understanding of warehouse health & safety procedures.
• The ability to work flexibly across a 5-out-of-7-day rota.

Shift & Pay

Day Shift: 10:00–18:00 — £15.00 per hour

Evening Shift: 18:00–02:00 — £15.00 per hour, increasing to £16.20 per hour for hours worked after 22:00

Candidates must be available to work 5 days out of 7, with working days organised through a weekly rota.

What's On Offer?

• Competitive hourly rates.
• Free on‑site parking.
• Full training and ongoing development opportunities.
• The opportunity to work within a brand-new, state-of-the-art distribution centre.
• A supportive and inclusive working environment.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression.

Why Apply?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing logistics operation supporting a major global social commerce brand.

Our client is committed to creating a positive working environment built around trust, accountability, teamwork and continuous improvement. As a Team Leader, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact on the operation while developing your career within a growing organisation.

If you're an experienced Warehouse Team Leader looking for your next challenge, we'd like to hear from you.