Warehouse Team Leader
Compleat Food Group
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Job summary
We're looking for an energetic, hands-on Warehouse Team Leader to join our team in Clitheroe at The Compleat Food Group. You will lead from the front, supporting Supervisors and the Manager, taking ownership of your area and driving safety, quality and performance daily.
With 6,000+ colleagues across 18 sites and a focus on growth, you will manage Despatch, Goods In, Chiller, Ambient or Low Care, coach your team, plan rotas and ensure safe operations while using our WMS system.
Qualifications
- Previous team leadership, supervisory or people-management experience.
- Strong communication skills and the confidence to lead a team.
- Good computer skills and experience using a Warehouse Management System.
- An understanding of food safety principles and good warehouse practices.
- Knowledge of Health & Safety within a warehouse environment.
- An understanding of BRC standards.
- The ability to organise, prioritise and respond quickly when plans change.
- A flexible, self-motivated and enthusiastic approach.
Responsibilities
- Take ownership of your warehouse area, which could include Despatch, Goods In, Chiller, Ambient or Low Care
- Lead, motivate and support your team throughout the shift
- Allocate work effectively to meet the changing needs of the operation
- Coach and mentor colleagues, sharing your knowledge and helping people develop
- Make sure team members receive the right training and support to carry out their roles safely and confidently
- Promote a positive 'can-do' culture and strong team-working ethic
- Plan weekly rotas for your department
- Step up to provide cover for other Team Leaders and Supervisors when required
- Act as the first point of contact when day-to-day challenges arise, working with the Warehouse Supervisor and Manager to find solutions
- Use our Warehouse Management System (WMS) to support the smooth running of warehouse operations
- Maintain accurate departmental records and documentation
- Support BRC and other audits, internal audits, quality systems and SOP compliance
- Ensure safe systems of work and Health & Safety procedures are followed
- Monitor daily start-up checks and sign-offs for machinery and equipment, escalating any issues promptly
- Support COSHH requirements and documentation
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Job description
We're looking for an energetic, hands-on Warehouse Team Leader to join our team in Clitheroe.
This is a great opportunity for someone with warehouse and people-management experience who enjoys leading from the front. You'll support our Warehouse Supervisors and Manager, take ownership of your area and help your team deliver high standards of safety, quality and performance every day.
At The Compleat Food Group, we're proud to be a food business built on purpose and passion. Formed in 2021, we're on a mission to create Food to Feel Good - great quality, tasty and affordable food that people love to eat.
We're home to some of the UK's most exciting and loved food brands, including Wall's Pastry, Pork Farms, Wrights, The Real Yorkshire Pudding Co., unearthed, Vadasz, Squeaky Bean, Palace Culture, and Harvey & Brockless. Alongside our branded portfolio, we're a leading supplier of delicious own-label pastry, sweet bakery, party food, olives and antipasti, added-value egg products, continental meats, dips and sauces and plant-based food to the UK's major retailers, as well as across foodservice.
With over 6,000 talented colleagues across 18 sites, and an annual turnover of £1.3bn, we're united by a shared ambition to shape the future of food for the better.
As a Warehouse Team Leader, you'll be the first point of contact for your team, helping to organise the day, solve problems and make sure everything runs smoothly.
- Take ownership of your warehouse area, which could include Despatch, Goods In, Chiller, Ambient or Low Care
- Lead, motivate and support your team throughout the shift
- Allocate work effectively to meet the changing needs of the operation
- Coach and mentor colleagues, sharing your knowledge and helping people develop
- Make sure team members receive the right training and support to carry out their roles safely and confidently
- Promote a positive "can-do" culture and strong team-working ethic
- Plan weekly rotas for your department
- Step up to provide cover for other Team Leaders and Supervisors when required
- Act as the first point of contact when day-to-day challenges arise, working with the Warehouse Supervisor and Manager to find solutions
- Use our Warehouse Management System (WMS) to support the smooth running of warehouse operations
- Maintain accurate departmental records and documentation
- Support BRC and other audits, internal audits, quality systems and SOP compliance
- Ensure safe systems of work and Health & Safety procedures are followed
- Monitor daily start-up checks and sign-offs for machinery and equipment, escalating any issues promptly
- Support COSHH requirements and documentation
You'll already have experience working within a warehouse environment, ideally within food manufacturing, and you'll be comfortable taking responsibility for both people and operational performance.
- Previous team leadership, supervisory or people-management experience
- Strong communication skills and the confidence to lead a team
- Good computer skills and experience using a Warehouse Management System
- An understanding of food safety principles and good warehouse practices
- Knowledge of Health & Safety within a warehouse environment
- An understanding of BRC standards
- The ability to organise, prioritise and respond quickly when plans change
- A flexible, self-motivated and enthusiastic approach
- Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene
- Level 1 or 2 HACCP
- Hygiene and Chemical Awareness
- FLT Counterbalance Certificate
- PPT Certificate
- Bendi/Pivot Steer FLT Certificate
At The Compleat Food Group, we believe our people are the heart of our success. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your lifestyle, wellbeing, and career growth:
- Salary Sacrifice Schemes - including Electric Vehicles, Home & Tech, Cycle to Work, and SMART Pension
- 20.5 days' annual leave with the option to purchase extra
- Holiday Discounts via our online retail platform
- Access to enhanced retail discounts online and in-store
- Free product handouts across our sites, so you can sample and enjoy our delicious products first hand
- EV charging points - available at selected sites
- 24/7 access to GroceryAid for free financial, emotional, and practical support
- Physical Wellbeing Hub - free on-demand exercise classes, gym discounts
- Free diet & nutrition advice with access to thousands of healthy recipes
- Online wellbeing support - from mindfulness to lifestyle resources
- Financial wellbeing tools - including mortgage calculators, budgeting tools, and financial aid
- Access to a personalised online learning platform (LMS)
- Formal and informal training opportunities tailored to your role
- Performance Development Plans and regular Career Conversations
- Company Mentoring Scheme to add depth and really support your career journey
- Recognition through Club Compleat rewards
- 2 paid volunteering days per year to give back to causes that matter to you
- Charity initiatives and fundraising events
- Team socials to connect and celebrate together
- Employee networks & support groups - including Women @ Compleat
- New baby gift for new parents
The Compleat Food Group fosters an inclusive, respectful culture where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued. We welcome diverse talent, knowing it drives exceptional results and a better workplace.
We are committed to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect, we ensure all colleagues can thrive by bringing their whole selves to work. As an equal opportunity's employer, we provide all the support you need to succeed.
Contact us with any questions about Diversity & Inclusion or accessibility during the application process.
We have a small, active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions. We only accept CV submissions for roles released to you directly by our Talent Acquisition team.
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