Warehouse Team Leader

Wolseley UK; Penrith; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist trade merchant is seeking a Warehouse Team Leader based in Melmerby. In this full-time role, you will manage a team of Operations Assistants, ensuring efficiency in warehouse operations while promoting a supportive environment. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £29,000 plus bonuses, alongside excellent benefits including enhanced maternity leave, healthcare access, and a pension scheme. A proactive and experienced leader is desired to thrive in a fast-paced setting.

Benefits

Annual leave increasing with length of service

Generous pension scheme

Healthcare access

Cycle to Work scheme

Online and high street discounts

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse experience with effective completion of duties.
• Experience in managing a team is desirable.
• Ability to support the team actively.

Responsibilities

• Directly manage 15–20 Operations Assistants and delegate tasks.
• Conduct annual reviews, manage recruitment and absence.
• Ensure KPIs are met and verify operational tasks are completed.
• Engage in warehouse duties actively.

Skills

Warehouse experience

People and talent management skills

Proactive approach

Ability to work in fast-paced environment

Job description

Salary:

Up to £29,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Warehouse Team Leader - Melmerby – Supply Chain

So, who are we?

We are Wolseley - a leading specialist trade merchant across the UK and Ireland. We pride ourselves in putting our people and customers at the heart of everything we do – and best of all, provide opportunities to develop skills and build careers through our award‑winning Wolseley Talent Guild.

Also, did we mention?

In addition to the competitive salary, there are also benefits on tap – including...

Annual leave (increasing with length of service), a generous pension scheme (matched up to 9%), potential to earn bonuses, enhanced maternity / adoption leave and access to a great range of online and high street discounts.

We also promote positive health and wellbeing by offering free access to healthcare, our popular YuLife app, our Cycle to Work scheme and more!

As a Warehouse Team Leader based in Melmerby you’ll be responsible for:

• Directly line managing 15 – 20 Operations Assistants, ensuring work has been delegated appropriately
• Conducting annual reviews, probation meetings, recruitment and absence management
• Ensuring the team have hit KPIs and verifying all picking, packing and loading have been completed correctly
• Getting stuck into warehouse duties and supporting the team

This is a full-time, permanent role working 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday between 2.00pm – 10.00pm

And here’s what we’d like you to have:

• Previous warehouse experience with a history of completing warehouse duties effectively
• People and talent management skills. Previous warehouse team leader experience is desirable
• A proactive approach and to be able to get stuck in and support the team
• To be comfortable and able to work in a fast‑paced environment

We look forward to receiving your application!