Warehouse Team Leader

Jdr Recruitment; Bryn; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temporary to permanent

Job summary

JDR Recruitment is seeking a Warehouse Team Leader to oversee the daily warehouse operations for a wholesale food service supplier based in Bury. You will manage the pick and loading team, ensuring accuracy, safety and timely loading of goods.

The role involves supervising forklift operations, coordinating with the transport team, and maintaining precise invoice paperwork for drivers. Temporary to permanent after 12 weeks with Sunday-Thursday night shifts (8pm-4am) and a £29,000 annual salary.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in warehouse management or supervisory roles within a logistics or distribution environment.
• Good organisational skills with attention to detail in inventory control and documentation accuracy.
• Physical capability for heavy lifting and standing for extended periods during shifts.
• Counter Balance and Reach Truck License (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and support the warehouse team to achieve daily targets.
• Oversee pick operations ensuring orders are processed accurately and efficiently.
• Ensure all warehouse procedures and health and safety standards are followed.
• Train and support warehouse staff to maintain high standards.
• Check vehicles for loading accuracy.
• A positive, reliable and hands-on approach with a strong work ethic.

Skills

Warehouse management

Supervisory experience

Health & safety awareness

Forklift operations knowledge

Tools

Counter Balance forklift license

Reach Truck license

Job description

JDR Recruitment are recruiting for a Warehouse Team Leader for a Wholesale Food Service Supplier based in Bury.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Warehouse Team Leader/ Supervisor to oversee daily warehouse operations, ensuring efficiency, safety, and accuracy. The successful candidate will manage a pick and loading team in a fast-paced environment. The position is paid and suitable for candidates eager to develop their managerial expertise within a dynamic organisation.

Duties:

• Supervise and coordinate daily warehouse activities for the pick team including order assignment and stock queries
• Organise forklift operations, including loading and unloading goods safely using appropriate mechanical knowledge.
• Work with transport team to ensure all vehicles are loaded in a timely fashion.
• Ensure all invoice paperwork is correctly printed and ready for the drivers to use for their daily routes.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in warehouse management or supervisory roles within a logistics or distribution environment.
• Good organisational skills with attention to detail in inventory control and documentation accuracy.
• Physical capability for heavy lifting tasks and standing for extended periods during shifts.
• Counter Balance and Reach Truck License (desirable)

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, motivate and support the warehouse team to achieve daily targets.
• Oversee pick operations ensuring orders are processed accurately and efficiently.
• Ensure all warehouse procedures and health and safety standards are followed.
• Train and support warehouse staff to maintain high standards
• Check vehicles for loading accuracy
• A positive, reliable and hands-on approach with a strong work ethic.

Working Sunday - Thursday Night Shifts 8pm-4am

Temporary to Permanent after 12 weeks

£29,000 per annum

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected.