Warehouse Team Leader

VC Evidensia UK; Bristol; On-site; GBP 26,622 - 32,538; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Staff discounts

Dog-friendly workplace

Job summary

VC Evidensia UK is looking for an experienced Warehouse Team Leader to oversee the fulfilment operation at Pet Drugs Online in Bristol. The role involves picking, packing, and dispatching customer orders accurately and on time while leading a dedicated warehouse team.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in warehouse operations, experience managing teams, and a focus on continuous improvement in a fast-paced ecommerce environment. Salary is set at £29,580 with numerous benefits including 5 weeks of annual leave and a company pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Organised and people-focused leader.
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritise workload.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the warehouse team.
• Ensure orders are picked, packed, and dispatched accurately.
• Monitor and improve warehouse operational performance.
• Coach team members and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Experience working within a warehouse or retail environment

Experience managing throughput in a pick and pack operation

Experience using ERP systems

Good Microsoft Office skills

Strong communication skills

Customer-first mindset

Experience using Khaos Control

Ecommerce environment experience

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 ecommerce 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 ecommerce warehouse.

Reporting to the Warehouse Manager, you'll lead the warehouse team to 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, 11:00am - 7:30pm

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...

We're looking for an organised and people-focused leader who enjoys working in a fast-paced warehouse environment. You'll bring:

• 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
• Experience using Khaos Control
• Experience working within an ecommerce environment

How We’ll Support You

At Pet Drugs Online, we're committed to helping our people develop and succeed. Salary of £29,580. When you join us, you'll benefit from:

• 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%)
• 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.

Pet Drugs Online

At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

Any questions before applying?

Speak to Danielle Hughes from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.