Warehouse Team Leader

Winsearch; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Warehouse Team Leader in Bury, Greater Manchester. This role involves ensuring safety and performance standards, coaching and developing team members, and actively engaging in team productivity. Ideal candidates will bring strong leadership qualities and operational experience in a warehouse setting. Competitive salary ranging from GBP33,350 to GBP37,950, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse operations preferred.
• Leadership experience in a team setting is required.
• Health & Safety awareness and practical understanding.

Responsibilities

• Promote a proactive safety culture within the team.
• Ensure Health & Safety standards are met consistently.
• Conduct 1:1s and oversee daily tasks.

Skills

FMCG Background

Strong leadership mindset

Solid understanding of warehouse operations

Good numeracy skills

Health and Safety awareness

Eagerness to learn

Job description

Warehouse Team Leader Vacancies
Location: Bury, Greater Manchester
Shift: PM Shift 1:30 PM to 9:30 PM

Salary: GBP33,350 - GBP37,950 Dependent on Experience

Roles Available:

Flows Team Leader (1 vacancy)

Order Preparation Team Leader (1 vacancy)

About the Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for Team Leaders in our Order Preparation and Flows teams for the PM shift. If you re passionate about leading teams, driving improvements, and fostering a positive work environment, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

What We're Looking For:

We are looking for inspiring leaders who can work autonomously and collaboratively, with a strong sense of responsibility for safety, performance, and people development.

Key Attributes:

• FMCG Background (Desirable)
• Strong leadership mindset, able to motivate and influence
• Solid understanding of warehouse operations
• Good numeracy and computer skills
• Health and Safety awareness
• Eagerness to learn and grow professionally

Your Responsibilities

As a Warehouse Team Leader, you will:

• Promote and maintain a proactive safety culture within your team
• Ensure Health & Safety standards are consistently met
• Update and maintain Risk Assessments and One Point Lessons
• Act as Line Manager, conducting 1:1s and overseeing daily tasks and priorities
• Build a multi-skilled team through effective colleague development
• Foster employee engagement through site events and ERG participation
• Ensure timely operations and meet inter-department cut-off deadlines
• Maintain a visible daily presence on the shop floor
• Monitor and optimise team productivity and resource utilisation

What You Bring

• Health & Safety awareness and practical understanding
• Excellent communication skills and a motivating presence
• A mindset focused on continuous improvement
• Self-driven, results-oriented approach
• High level of self-awareness and openness to feedback

Why Join Us?

While warehouse experience is a plus, we re especially interested in candidates with:

• A passion for leadership and team development
• Proven ability to drive and implement change
• Enthusiasm for solving problems and optimising performance
• Integrity and accountability in all aspects of work

If you re ready to lead with purpose and make a real impact in our warehouse operations, we encourage you to apply today.

Winsearch acts as an employment agency for permanent staff. We recruit for roles based in Engineering & Manufacturing, Food & Drinks, Pharmaceutical, Supply Chain & Procurement and Professional Services.

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