Warehouse Team Leader

Inspiring Vet Care; Bristol; On-site; GBP 26,622 - 32,538; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks’ annual leave

Pension scheme

Healthcare Cash Plan

Staff discounts

Dog-friendly workplace

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Inspiring Vet Care in Bristol is looking for an experienced Warehouse Team Leader to oversee warehouse operations. You will lead and develop a high-performance team, ensuring customer orders are fulfilled accurately and on time while maintaining stock accuracy.

The ideal candidate should have warehouse management experience, strong leadership skills, and a valid Forklift licence. The position offers a salary of £29,580, 5 weeks of annual leave, and various employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience working within a warehouse or retail environment.
• Good Microsoft Office skills including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience managing throughput within a pick and pack operation.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop the warehouse team through coaching and performance reviews.
• Ensure customer orders are picked, packed, and dispatched accurately and on time.
• Monitor warehouse KPIs, including labour efficiency and dispatch performance.

Skills

Warehouse management

Team leadership

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Forklift licence

Tools

Khaos Control

Job description

Pet Drugs Online is one of the UK’s leading online pet pharmacies and retailers, helping pet owners access trusted medication, healthcare products, and everyday essentials quickly, safely, and conveniently. As part of the IVC Evidensia Group, Pet Drugs Online combines the agility of a growing e‑commerce business with the strength and expertise of a leading veterinary care organisation.

We're looking for an experienced Warehouse Team Leader to lead our fulfilment operation, ensuring customer orders are picked, packed and dispatched safely, accurately and on time. You'll play a key role in balancing workloads, supporting your team, maintaining stock accuracy and driving operational performance across a busy e‑commerce warehouse.

Reporting to the Warehouse Manager, the Warehouse Team Leader will ensure stock is available when needed, customer orders are fulfilled within expected timeframes, and operational standards continue to improve.

How You’ll Make a Difference

As Warehouse Team Leader, you'll oversee the day‑to‑day performance of the warehouse operation, leading your team to deliver excellent service, maintain high levels of accuracy and ensure customer orders leave the warehouse on time.

Working closely with colleagues across the business, you'll support continuous improvement, coach team members, monitor operational performance and help create a safe, efficient and positive working environment.

Working Pattern

• 40 hours per week across 7 days, including one weekend per month
• Monday – Friday, 11:00 am – 7:30 pm
• Weekend shifts between 7:00 am – 3:30 pm

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop the warehouse team through coaching, 1:1s and performance reviews
• Plan shift resource to meet operational demand and maximise labour efficiency
• Ensure customer orders are picked, packed and dispatched accurately, on time and in full (OTIF)
• Monitor warehouse KPIs, including labour efficiency and dispatch performance
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce errors
• Ensure warehouse processes comply with Health & Safety, quality standards and audit requirements
• Work collaboratively with other departments and Team Leaders to maintain consistent working practices
• Oversee inbound and outbound stock processes, prescription dispatches and end‑of‑day courier activities

You Might Be a Great Fit If…

• Experience working within a warehouse or retail environment
• Experience managing throughput within a pick and pack operation
• Experience using ERP systems
• Good Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong communication, organisational and problem‑solving skills
• A customer‑first mindset and attention to detail
• The ability to prioritise workload, manage stakeholders and support team performance
• A valid Forklift licence

Desirable

• Previous Team Leader experience
• Experience using Khaos Control
• Experience working within an e‑commerce environment

How We’ll Support You

Salary of £29,580

• The opportunity to lead and develop a high‑performing warehouse team
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• A collaborative culture focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Supportive leadership and opportunities to develop your career within a growing business

What We Offer Our Team

• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Additional holiday entitlement with length of service
• Your birthday as a paid day off
• Company pension scheme (Employee 5 % / Employer 3 %)
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
• Family‑friendly policies
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Staff discounts on products and veterinary services
• Access to employee discounts and cashback offers
• Free parking
• Regular engagement activities and company events
• Dog‑friendly workplace

We're committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and a culture where everyone can thrive.

Whether you're progressing your warehouse leadership career or looking for your next challenge, Pet Drugs Online offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.