Warehouse Team Leader

Jaxdene Solutions Limited; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Huntingdon is seeking a Warehouse Team Leader to oversee daily operations and manage a team. The candidate will ensure efficient processes, maintain safety standards, and support continuous improvement. Experience in warehouse environments and strong leadership skills are essential. This role offers a competitive salary and rotating shifts from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Experience in a warehouse environment and in a supervisory or team leader role.
• Strong understanding of warehouse systems, stock control, and material handling.
• Forklift licence (Counterbalance or Reach) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support warehouse operatives in daily activities.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and health & safety regulations.
• Train, coach, and develop team members.
• Investigate and resolve operational issues quickly and effectively.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Warehouse operations experience

Stock control knowledge

Forklift operation

Job description

Job Title: Warehouse Team Leader
Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 DOE
Reports to: Warehouse Manager
Hours: Rotating shifts (6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm, Monday-Friday)

Role Overview

The Warehouse Team Leader oversees day-to-day warehouse operations, ensuring efficient goods-in processes, material flow, storage, and dispatch. The role involves leading a team of operatives, promoting a safe and high-quality working environment, and supporting continual improvement across the warehouse.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support warehouse operatives in daily activities (picking, loading, recycling, dispatch).
• Manage material movement to/from production and ensure accurate packaging, labelling, and documentation.
• Allocate work across the team, including drivers, to meet deadlines.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, quality standards, and health & safety regulations.
• Monitor stock levels and support inventory accuracy through counts and checks.
• Train, coach, and develop team members.
• Liaise with production, customer service, and other departments to maintain smooth workflow.
• Investigate and resolve operational issues quickly and effectively.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe warehouse environment.
• Complete required paperwork accurately and on time.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and report equipment, quality, or safety concerns.

Skills & Experience

• Experience in a warehouse environment and in a supervisory or team leader role.
• Strong understanding of warehouse systems, stock control, and material handling.
• Confident leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Forklift licence (Counterbalance or Reach) preferred.
• Knowledge of H&S and manual handling regulations.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Flexible approach to shift working and occasional weekend support if.

Personal Attributes

• Hands‑on, proactive, and leads by example.
• Reliable, punctual, and committed to high standards.
• Motivational and team‑focused.
• Adaptable to changing priorities.