Warehouse Team Leader

Cameron Clarke Associates t/a talent-finder; Leeds; On-site; GBP 23,800 - 32,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Bank holidays off

Buy holiday scheme

Full training provided

Job summary

Cameron Clarke Associates t/a talent-finder is seeking a Warehouse Team Leader for their Leeds (LS11) site. The role is full time and hands-on, reporting to the Warehouse Manager. You will lead the team, coordinate workloads and ensure accurate picking, packing and dispatch in a busy operation.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in a warehouse role, proven leadership, and a strong eye for detail. Forklift certification is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' warehouse experience.
• Experience leading or mentoring colleagues within a warehouse environment.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise workloads in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication skills.
• Valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence.
• Flexible hours including occasional longer days/weekend stock takes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily workload for the warehouse team.
• Allocate tasks to ensure orders are picked, packed and dispatched on time.
• Provide guidance and training to operatives and new starters.
• Promote a safe, efficient and productive warehouse environment.

Skills

3+ years warehouse experience

Leadership/mentoring

Organisational skills

Prioritisation

Good communication

Counterbalance forklift licence

Flexibility with hours

Job description

Warehouse Team Leader | Leeds, LS11 | Full Time | £28,000 per annum

Our client is an established and growing UK business supplying products to trade and commercial customers across the UK.

Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Warehouse Team Leader to join their busy warehouse team and support the day-to-day running of the operation.

The Role

Reports To: Warehouse Manager

The Warehouse Team Leader will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day running of their busy warehouse operation.

This role is ideal for an experienced Warehouse Team Leader looking to take the next step in their career whilst remaining hands-on in the warehouse.

The successful candidate will lead by example, working alongside the warehouse team whilst taking responsibility for coordinating workloads, maintaining standards and ensuring orders are dispatched accurately and on time.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership

• Support and coordinate the day-to-day activities of the warehouse team
• Allocate workloads and priorities to ensure orders are processed efficiently
• Lead by example and promote a positive, productive working environment
• Provide support, guidance and training to warehouse operatives
• Assist with the induction and development of new starters
• Escalate performance, attendance or conduct issues to management where required

Warehouse Operations

• Carry out picking, packing and dispatch duties alongside the warehouse team
• Ensure customer orders are picked accurately and dispatched on time
• Support goods-in processes, ensuring deliveries are checked and booked correctly
• Oversee loading and unloading of vehicles
• Support customer and trade counter collections where required
• Assist with courier collections and transport arrangements
• Manage returns and stock discrepancies

Stock Control

• Support stock accuracy and warehouse organisation
• Carry out cycle counts and assist with stock takes
• Investigate and resolve stock issues and discrepancies
• Ensure stock is stored safely and correctly

Health & Safety

• Promote and maintain a safe working environment
• Ensure warehouse housekeeping standards are maintained at all times
• Ensure warehouse equipment and FLTs are operated safely and correctly
• Report hazards, accidents and near misses promptly

Requirements

Essential

• Minimum 3 years' warehouse experience
• Previous experience leading or mentoring colleagues within a warehouse environment
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise workloads within a fast-paced environment
• Good communication skills
• Valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence
• Flexible approach to working hours, including the ability to occasionally stay later to support operational requirements and assist with periodic weekend stock takes.

Desirable

• Previous supervisory or warehouse team leader experience
• Experience working within a wholesale, distribution or manufacturing environment

What's In It For You

• Bank holidays off
• Buy holiday scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Full training provided

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