Warehouse Team Leader

Gate Gourmet; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house training

Complimentary meals & beverages

Free uniform

Company sick pay

Paid holiday

Pension scheme

Counselling services

Refer a friend bonuses

Discount platform

Cycle to work

Job summary

Gate Gourmet Edinburgh Service Centre is seeking a Warehouse Team Leader on site to support the Service Centre Manager in delivering safe, efficient, and cost-effective warehousing and distribution for the LNER contract. You will lead a team, ensure quality and safety, and drive improvements in stock control and operations.

The role requires experience in fast-paced environments, GCSE-level education, and strong leadership, communication, and IT skills.

Qualifications

• GCSE level or equivalent minimum education.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant operational/warehouse experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience leading a team and coordinating daily activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the service centre team to meet production goals.
• Ensure food safety, health and safety, and COSHH compliance.
• Manage stock control, picking/packing, and area housekeeping.
• Conduct team briefs, monitor performance, and provide coaching.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

IT skills

Education

GCSE level

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Edinburgh Waverley Train Station, Edinburgh, EH1 1BE

Job Summary:

As the Warehouse Team Leader for the LNER contract at our Edinburgh Service Centre, you will support the Service Centre Manager in managing and delivering safe, efficient, and cost-effective services encompassing all areas of the operation. Consistently providing first-class service to the customer's requirements according to the contract within the allotted areas of responsibility and functions.

What will life as a Team Leader in the gategroup team look like for you.

• £14.25 per hour
• Shifts based on 5 on 3 off rotation (0600-1539 and 1239-2218)
• Inhouse training and development
• Complimentary meals & beverages
• Free Uniform
• Company sick pay
• Paid Holiday
• Pension scheme to help you save for your future
• Bespoke employee support programme, including free counselling sessions
• Refer a friend scheme with generous bonuses for each successful referral
• Access to a great discount platform, saving you money on everyday purchases and so much more
• Cycle to work scheme

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensuring working practices comply with company Food Safety principles.
• Adopting safe working practices in accordance with Health & Safety guidelines and company policies and procedures in all areas.
• Guardian of product quality through storage and condition management.
• Responsible for conducting site H&S checks, Risk & COSHH assessments, and fire marshal duties.
• Providing leadership to the team, always acting as a positive role model.
• Monitoring team performance and ensuring duties are performed efficiently to meet production goals.
• Conducting daily team briefings and meetings with staff, covering working practices and reviews.
• Reporting any issues that arise during the shift to the Service Centre Manager or their Deputy.
• Maintaining a high level of quality and accuracy concerning stocking and de-stocking of trains, ensuring that quality targets are achieved.
• Responsible for ensuring that stock control processes are effectively managed and followed.
• Responsible for ensuring that the work area is kept clean and well-organised.
• Responding quickly and practically to emergencies, crises, or unexpected problems during the shift.
• Ensuring that working processes are followed in line with the contract specification and requirements.
• Assuming shift responsibility for disciplinary investigations and absence monitoring.
• Coaching team members and training new staff.
• Looking after colleague welfare and improving attendance standards.
• Ensuring that own and employee's behaviour and conduct meet the requirements of the business.

Education:

• Educated to a minimum of GCSE Level

Work Experience:

• Experience of working in a fast-paced environment leading a team
• Previous Warehousing experience ideally within food manufacturing / picking and packing / catering or logistics)
• Minimum of 2 years relevant operational experience.

Technical Skills: (Certification, Licenses and Registration)

• Food hygiene, security, H&S experience/qualification preferred.
• Awareness of Dangerous Goods Handling and aviation security
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications, advanced Excel desirable
• Proactive and flexible attitude
• Sound analytical & Problem-Solving Skills

Language / Communication Skills:

• Excellent English and numeracy skills
• Effective communication and presentation skills