Warehouse Team Leader

Wayfair; Bristol; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Warehouse Team Leader to join their logistics operations in Bristol. In this hands-on role, you will lead a small team to ensure the safe and efficient processing of freight, while motivating your team to achieve high productivity and service standards. The position offers an opportunity to make a real impact in a fast-paced environment, where you will oversee daily dispatch and compliance with health and safety policies. If you are ready to roll up your sleeves and contribute to a seamless delivery experience, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Private health & dental insurance

Company pension scheme

25 days of annual leave

Wellness programs

£25 monthly sport/gym membership contributions

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in logistics or supply chain as a team leader.
• Strong communication and decision-making skills under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team to meet productivity targets.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies.
• Sort and prepare goods for delivery with accurate documentation.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Decision-Making

IT Navigation

Knowledge of KPIs

Tools

MS Office Suite

Google Suite

Job description

Site Location: Bristol, Avonmouth, BS11 8AZ

Working Hours: 00:00 - 8:00 (with flexibility to start earlier or finish later during peak periods is required)

Pay Rate: £17.23 p/h (including shift premium)

Join Wayfair and help to deliver best-in-class service, driving seamless operations and making a real impact in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

At Wayfair, our delivery depots are the heartbeat of our logistics network, ensuring large parcel items make their way to customers quickly and seamlessly. Strategically positioned, these depots drive last-mile delivery operations, connecting our transportation network directly to customers’ doorsteps. With a focus on smooth operations and exceptional service, our depots are essential to delivering the fast, reliable, and customer-focused experience Wayfair is known for.

As a Warehouse Team Leader, you will be responsible for completing night operations and daily dispatch, ensuring that freight is safely processed, prepared for delivery, and shipped to our customers. In addition, you will lead and motivate a small team of warehouse associates ensuring seamless freight processing and delivery within our service area.

What You Will Do:

1. Motivate and encourage teamwork within the workforce to ensure productivity targets and high-quality service delivery are met.
2. Load and unload shipments safely and efficiently, ensuring proper handling to prevent damage.
3. Sort and prepare goods for delivery, ensuring accurate labelling and completion of required paperwork for shipment.
4. Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety policies and procedures by overseeing teams' adherence to safe and efficient practices.
5. Update and maintain accurate spreadsheets to track operational data and support team performance.
6. Prepare and organize all necessary documentation for drivers, including manifests, delivery instructions, and compliance forms.
7. Assist in identifying and resolving operational inefficiencies, contributing to continuous improvement.

What You Will Have:

1. Proven experience successfully operating within a logistics, transport, and/or supply chain function as a team leader, supervisor, or similar role.
2. An effective team player who can motivate and encourage others to achieve team goals.
3. Strong communication skills to deliver clear instructions, ensure team alignment, and support efficient task execution.
4. Confidence in decision-making, with the ability to assess situations and make quick, effective choices under pressure.
5. Familiarity with KPIs to drive performance and achieve operational goals.
6. Good IT navigation skills, including MS Office Suite or Google Suite, and the ability to learn new systems quickly.

This is a hands-on position where we're looking for someone who isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves and get involved in the day-to-day operations, ensuring everything runs smoothly and efficiently.

Benefits:

1. Private health & dental insurance
2. Company pension scheme
3. 25 days of annual leave
4. Wellness programs
5. £25 monthly sport/gym membership contributions
6. Employee discounts and more

Training:

Here at Wayfair we highly encourage and support upskilling and developing our employees. Some of the additional training opportunities for you would include:

1. Fire Marshal
2. FLT
3. First Aid in the Workplace

Interested? Click Apply today and get talking with your Wayfair Recruiter Iwona!