Warehouse Team Leader

Pertemps; Derby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company based in Derby is looking for a Warehouse Team Leader to manage a team and ensure operational excellence. Responsibilities include supervising warehouse activities, monitoring KPIs, and promoting safety standards. The ideal candidate has proven leadership experience in a warehouse environment and knowledge of health & safety regulations. This role offers a competitive salary and full-time hours from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Proven supervisory experience in a logistics or warehouse environment.
• Good understanding of warehouse operations, including goods-in, picking, packing, and dispatch.
• Knowledge of health & safety regulations and Dangerous Goods compliance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the warehouse team to deliver operational targets.
• Supervise loading, unloading, picking, and packing processes.
• Monitor team performance against KPIs such as accuracy, productivity, and service levels.
• Promote a strong health & safety culture, ensuring compliance with QSHE standards.

Skills

Strong leadership

Team coordination

Effective communication

Warehouse management systems experience

Knowledge of health & safety regulations

Education

IOSH or NEBOSH certification

Job description

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Warehouse Team Leader

East Midlands Gateway, Castle Donington
From £32,000p/a DOE
Full time, Mon-Friday, Days


We are seeking a proactive and hands-on Warehouse Team Leader to join our growing team at the East Midlands Gateway. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader to drive operational excellence and lead a team within a fast-paced logistics environment.


As a Warehouse Team Leader, you will oversee daily warehouse activities, ensuring the safe, efficient, and accurate handling of goods. You will lead a team of 10-15 warehouse operatives, providing clear direction, coaching, and support to achieve performance targets and maintain high standards of safety and quality.

You’ll play a key part in the leadership team, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and ensuring compliance with internal policies, customer requirements, and health & safety regulations.

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This role is offered on a temporary to permanent basis, with a view to start at the back end of August 2025

Key Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate the warehouse team to deliver operational targets

Supervise loading, unloading, picking, and packing processes

Monitor team performance against KPIs such as accuracy, productivity, and service levels

Promote a strong health & safety culture, ensuring compliance with QSHE standards

Conduct daily briefings and provide coaching, feedback, and performance reviews

Plan resource allocation and manage work priorities across shifts

Ensure accurate stock management, including cycle counts and discrepancy resolution

Identify opportunities for process improvement using lean practices

Engage with internal stakeholders, clients, suppliers, and carriers to maintain service excellence

About You

We’re looking for a confident and adaptable leader with:

Proven supervisory experience in a logistics or warehouse environment

Strong leadership, team coordination, and people management skills

Effective communication and interpersonal abilities

Experience with warehouse management systems and general IT tools

Good understanding of warehouse operations, including goods-in, picking, packing, and dispatch

Knowledge of health & safety regulations and Dangerous Goods compliance (preferred)

IOSH or NEBOSH certification desirable

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