Warehouse Team Leader

Maintech Recruitment; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing manufacturing business in Newcastle-under-Lyme seeks a passionate Warehouse Team Leader to oversee daily activities and manage a team of operatives. This role includes leading teams, maintaining safety standards, and utilizing technology in a newly opened facility, supporting a strong culture of continuous improvement.

Benefits

Discretionary company sick pay

Company pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

On-site parking

Health cash plan scheme

Eye test vouchers

Birthday holiday

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a warehouse or distribution environment.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily warehouse activities including shipments and stock replenishment.
• Lead and motivate a team to meet performance targets.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Supervision

Health and Safety Knowledge

Inventory Management

Team Leadership

Continuous Improvement

Education

Forklift License

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

MS Office

Job description

We are looking for a Warehouse Team Leader who is passionate about maintaining safe working practices and fostering an inclusive working culture for this growing manufacturing business in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Working as part of a small team, you will manage a team of 6-8 operatives, overseeing activities from goods in to goods out, including receiving, picking, packing, dispatching, and maintaining high standards of inventory control, productivity, and workplace safety. This new role has been created due to significant investment and growth. Operating in a newly opened facility at the start of 2025, you will have access to the latest technology and well-designed staffing areas.

The Role of a Warehouse Team Leader

• Supervise and coordinate daily warehouse activities, including inbound and outbound shipments, stock replenishment, and order fulfilment.
• Lead, coach, and motivate a team of warehouse operatives to meet performance targets.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards and promote a clean and organized work environment.
• Monitor and manage inventory accuracy through cycle counts and stock audits.
• Collaborate with other departments (e.g., procurement, customer service) to resolve delivery or inventory issues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying process inefficiencies and suggesting improvements.
• Ensure accurate completion of all relevant paperwork and warehouse documentation.
• Train new staff and provide ongoing development for team members.
• Operate forklifts or other warehouse equipment as required.

Skills and Qualifications

• Proven experience (typically 2+ years) in a warehouse or distribution environment, with supervisory experience preferred.
• Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS) and basic computer skills (e.g., MS Office, scanners).
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in a warehouse setting.
• Forklift license (counterbalance, reach truck, or similar).
• Experience in lean warehousing or continuous improvement projects (e.g., 5S, Kaizen).
• Working knowledge of KPIs and performance reporting in warehouse operations.
• Background in logistics, supply chain, or manufacturing environments.

Benefits of this Role

• Basic salary of GBP 33,000 per annum.
• Monday to Thursday, 7am - 4:30pm; Friday, 7am - 1pm.
• Discretionary company sick pay, following 6 months of service.
• Company pension scheme.
• Employee assistance programme.
• On-site parking.
• Health cash plan scheme and eye test vouchers.
• Birthday holiday: a day off if your birthday falls on a workday.
• Cycle to work scheme.

If you believe this warehouse team leader role is right for you, please contact Samantha Burr at Maintech Recruitment at (phone number removed) for more information or click apply!

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