Warehouse Team Leader

The Harrier Group; Newton Abbot; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Newton Abbot is seeking a Warehouse Team Leader to oversee day-to-day operations and ensure efficient processes. Responsibilities include inventory management, team leadership, and upholding safety standards. The ideal candidate should have prior supervisory experience and a valid forklift licence. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and a permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Experience leading or supervising a team in a fast-paced warehouse or production environment.
• Good working knowledge of inventory control and warehouse processes.
• A valid Counterbalance or Reach truck licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support day-to-day operations across the warehouse sites.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and ensure timely distribution.
• Uphold health and safety standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Inventory control

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Health and safety commitment

Tools

Counterbalance or Reach truck

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Warehouse Team Leader to join our team. In this hands-on role, you will lead and support day-to-day operations across our warehouse sites, helping to maintain smooth, efficient, and accurate processes. You’ll play a vital role in ensuring inventory accuracy, timely distribution, and a safe working environment for your team.

Location: Brunel Road, Newton Abbot

Salary: £14.48 per hour

Contract: Permanent, full-time contract, subject to a 3 month probation period

Working Hours: 40 hours per week across 4 days, including 1 in 4 Sundays on a rota basis. Typical hours are 7:30am to 5:30pm.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the day-to-day operations across warehouse sites to ensure smooth, efficient, and accurate processes
• Maintain inventory accuracy and ensure timely distribution
• Uphold health and safety standards and foster a safe working environment for the team
• Train and develop team members, promoting a culture of continuous improvement
• Collaborate with the Warehouse & Distribution Line Manager and colleagues across departments to meet customer expectations and manage stock
• Contribute to improving team performance and warehouse efficiency
• Ensure cleanliness, organization, and compliance with procedures

Qualifications

• Experience leading or supervising a team in a fast-paced warehouse or production environment
• Good working knowledge of inventory control and warehouse processes
• A valid Counterbalance or Reach truck licence
• An effective communicator and supportive team leader
• Calm under pressure with a proactive approach to problem solving
• Committed to health and safety, accuracy, and teamwork