Warehouse Team Leader

Gill Cooke Personnel Ltd T/A The Recruitment Group; Coleshill CP; On-site; GBP 2,066,000 - 2,232,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Full training and development

Brand-new distribution centre

Job summary

Gill Cooke Personnel Ltd T/A The Recruitment Group is hiring a Warehouse Team Leader for a brand-new Birmingham distribution centre. You will lead a team of operatives, manage workloads, and drive daily targets and service levels in a fast-paced environment.

You will oversee inbound, outbound and despatch operations, ensuring health and safety, accuracy, and continuous improvement. Permanent role with 5-out-of-7 shifts and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Previous experience leading warehouse teams in a logistics environment.
• Ability to coach and develop team members.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, hands-on approach to warehouse management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of warehouse operatives to achieve daily targets and service levels.
• Allocate tasks and workloads effectively across the team.
• Monitor team performance, productivity and attendance.
• Provide coaching, training and ongoing support to team members.
• Ensure all warehouse processes and procedures are followed correctly.
• Maintain high standards of health & safety, housekeeping and compliance.
• Ensure correct use of PPE and warehouse equipment.
• Support inventory accuracy, stock checks and stocktakes.
• Identify and report operational issues and implement solutions where appropriate.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the warehouse.
• Work closely with other Team Leaders and management to achieve targets.

Skills

Team leadership

Logistics experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Proactive

Job description

Warehouse Team Leader

Location: Birmingham
Pay: £15.00 per hour | £16.20 per hour after 10pm
Shifts: 10:00-18:00 / 18:00-02:00
Working Pattern: 5 days out of 7, on a weekly rota
Contract: Permanent

Warehouse Team Leaders - Birmingham

Our client is a major global logistics partner supporting one of the world's leading social commerce platforms. Due to continued growth, they are looking for experienced Warehouse Team Leaders to join their brand-new, state-of-the-art distribution centre in Birmingham.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced warehouse professional who is looking to take the next step in their career and play a key role within a fast-paced, high-volume operation.

The Role

As a Warehouse Team Leader, you will be responsible for leading and supporting a team of warehouse operatives, ensuring daily operational targets, productivity and service levels are achieved.

You’ll take a hands‑on approach to managing your team, allocating workloads, maintaining standards and supporting the smooth running of inbound, outbound and despatch operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of warehouse operatives to achieve daily targets and service levels.
• Allocate tasks and workloads effectively across the team.
• Monitor team performance, productivity and attendance.
• Provide coaching, training and ongoing support to team members.
• Ensure all warehouse processes and procedures are followed correctly.
• Maintain high standards of health & safety, housekeeping and compliance.
• Ensure correct use of PPE and warehouse equipment.
• Support inventory accuracy, stock checks and stocktakes.
• Identify and report operational issues and implement solutions where appropriate.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the warehouse.
• Work closely with other Team Leaders and management to ensure operational targets are achieved.
• Promote a positive, professional and collaborative working environment.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 1 year's experience in a Team Leader, Supervisor or similar role within a warehouse or logistics environment.
• Experience across inbound, outbound and despatch operations.
• The ability to lead, motivate and develop a team effectively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive, hands‑on approach to warehouse management.
• The ability to work under pressure within a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A good understanding of warehouse health & safety procedures.
• The ability to work flexibly across a 5-out-of-7-day rota.

Shift & Pay

Day Shift: 10:00-18:00 — £15.00 per hour

Evening Shift: 18:00-02:00 — £15.00 per hour, increasing to £16.20 per hour for hours worked after 22:00

Candidates must be available to work 5 days out of 7, with working days organised through a weekly rota.

What's On Offer?

• Competitive hourly rates.
• Free on-site parking.
• Full training and ongoing development opportunities.
• The opportunity to work within a brand-new, state-of-the-art distribution centre.
• A supportive and inclusive working environment.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression.

Why Apply?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing logistics operation supporting a major global social commerce brand.

Our client is committed to creating a positive working environment built around trust, accountability, teamwork and continuous improvement. As a Team Leader, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact on the operation while developing your career within a growing organisation.