Warehouse Team Leader

Bensons for Beds Retail Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bed retailer in London is seeking a Warehouse Team Lead to oversee operations and manage a team of warehouse operatives. The ideal candidate should have over 2 years in a relevant role, excellent leadership skills, and a focus on operational efficiency. This physically demanding role includes managing stock and ensuring high operational standards. Competitive benefits include employee discounts and health options.

Benefits

Employee discount scheme

Life Assurance

Medicash for Health services

Income Protection

Pension scheme

Discounted Gym membership

Cycle to Work scheme

Annual leave buy & sell scheme

Enhanced maternity and adoption leave

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in an operational, warehouse, or logistics role.
• Strong leadership with a proven ability to lead, engage and develop teams.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of warehouse operatives.
• Oversee warehouse operations and coordinate resources effectively.
• Monitor shift performance and report on successes and areas for improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Team development

Operational efficiency

Job description

Warehouse Team Lead

Location: | 40 Hours per Week | Monday-Friday | £28,475

At Bensons for Beds, we believe great sleep starts with great teamwork. As a Warehouse Team Leader, you’ll help drive a positive, productive environment where every delivery counts.

Your Purpose

You’ll lead and motivate a team of warehouse operatives, overseeing the smooth flow of goods in and out of the warehouse using WMS systems. You’ll also contribute to optimising our home delivery operation to help us maintain a world-class customer service standard.

Please note: This is a physically demanding role involving the loading of heavy items such as mattresses, bed frames, and bedroom furniture.

What You’ll Be Doing

-Oversee warehouse operations and Plan and coordinate resources effectively

-Communicate issues, performance metrics, and operational updates

-Ensure all operational processes are adhered to, driving a continuous improvement culture

-Taking full responsibility for the engagement and wellbeing of all colleagues within the shift.

-Recruit, coach, mentor, and support training plans to build team talent and succession plans.

-Monitor shift performance and report weekly on successes and areas for improvement

-Manage stock movement using WMS, including receiving, dispatching, returns, and stock counting

-Plan and manage team rotas alongside the Supervisor

-Uphold high standards of health and safety through daily checks

-Act as deputy for the Supervisor when required

-Promote a clean, organised, and pride-driven warehouse environment

What You Bring to the Sleepover

Essential:

• 2+ years’ experience in an operational, warehouse, or logistics role
• Strong leadership with a proven ability to lead, engage and develop teams
• Demonstrated success in improving team performance and efficiency
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and computer skills
• Able to solve problems and tackle challenges with speed and precision.

Desirable:

• Experience in a fast-paced warehouse and transport home delivery environment, involving large goods.
• IOSH qualified.
• Proficiency in transport, warehouse and stock control management systems and tools

Here’s What You Get:

• Employee discount scheme for Bensons products (50% off products)
• Life Assurance
• Medicash - cashback options for Health and wellbeing services (dental, optical, virtual GP, other healthcare services and more)
• Income Protection - for peace of mind if you’re off work long term due to illness
• Pension scheme – provided by Legal & General
• Discounted Gym membership
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Annual leave buy & sell scheme – you can top up your holiday entitlement or sell unused days to suit you
• Enhanced maternity and adoption leave

(*qualifying periods and terms apply)

Ready to Lead a Well-Rested Operation?

Apply today to join a company where your leadership helps deliver the best night's sleep