Warehouse Team Leader

All Square Recruitment; Colchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking a Warehouse Team Leader in Colchester to manage dispatch operations and supervise a team. The role offers opportunities for a permanent contract with a salary increase upon transition. Responsibilities include overseeing workflows, ensuring safety compliance, and supporting team development. Ideal candidates will hold a forklift licence and possess strong manual handling skills. Overtime opportunities are available.

Benefits

Opportunity for permanent contract

Weekly pay during assignment

Overtime pay at x1.25 and x1.5

Qualifications

• Current Counterbalance or Reach Licence for forklift operation.
• Ability to lift items up to 25kg.
• Basic handwriting must be of an acceptable standard.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily activities in the dispatch department.
• Guide and support a team of forklift drivers and warehouse operatives.
• Ensure safety compliance and documentation is accurate.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Team Supervision

Manual Handling

Inventory Management

Job description

All Square Recruitment is excited to be recruiting for a Warehouse Team Leader for our client based in Colchester, Essex. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a reputable company with the potential for a permanent contract and career progression.

As a Warehouse Team Leader, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of a busy dispatch department, overseeing daily activities and supporting your team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manual Handling: Regularly lifting items up to 25kg, ensuring safe practices are followed.

• Forklift Operation: Operating a forklift in a busy yard and warehouse environment. Applicants must hold a current Counterbalance or Reach Licence.

• Team Supervision: Guiding and supporting a team of forklift drivers and warehouse operatives, delegating tasks effectively.

• Workflow Management: Overseeing the picking, packing, and dispatch process to ensure orders are fulfilled accurately and on time.

• Documentation: Verifying and completing dispatch notes and other essential paperwork accurately. Basic handwriting must be of an acceptable standard.

• Safety Compliance: Ensuring all team members adhere to strict safety guidelines and company policies at all times.

• Inventory Management: Assisting with stock checks and maintaining accurate inventory records.

• Training & Development: Assisting with the training of new team members and supporting ongoing development within the team.

What does this role offer?

• The opportunity to earn a permanent contract.

• Regular overtime during the week and on Saturdays.

• Overtime paid at x1.25 and x1.5.

• Upon transfer to a permanent contract, your pay will increase to 30,200 per annum.

• Weekly pay during your temporary assignment.

Shift Details:

Monday to Friday, 8:30 am till 4:30 pm or 10am till 6pm

Application Requirements:

• All applicants wishing to be submitted for this role must complete and pass a basic Numeracy and Literacy assessment provided by All Square Recruitment.

• Please ensure you upload a current CV when applying.