Warehouse Team Leader

Morgan Jones Recruitment Consultants; Rochester; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy in Rochester is seeking an experienced Warehouse Team Leader to manage warehouse operations. The ideal candidate will have a background in food manufacturing and hold valid Counterbalance and High Reach forklift licences. Responsibilities include supervising the safe movement and storage of goods, optimizing warehouse space, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. This full-time, permanent role offers a salary of GBP32,000.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Warehouse Team Leader or in a supervisory role.
• Hands-on experience with Counterbalance and High Reach forklift operations.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse environments and IT stock control systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the safe movement and storage of goods.
• Plan and optimise warehouse space.
• Manage stock returns and liaise with QA and Supply Chain.
• Ensure health and safety practices are maintained.
• Provide supervisory cover as needed.

Skills

Leadership skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Job description

Warehouse Team Leader
Location: Rochester, Kent
Salary: GBP32,000
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Contract Type: Permanent

Are you an experienced Warehouse Team Leader with a hands-on approach and strong leadership skills?
Do you hold current Counterbalance and High Reach forklift licences?

We are seeking a proactive and organised Warehouse Team Leader to join our client s busy warehouse operation based in Rochester. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual with a background in warehouse supervision ideally within a food manufacturing environment.

About the Role:
You will be responsible for the safe and efficient movement and storage of goods, ensuring high standards of safety and accuracy are upheld across all warehouse operations. You will also provide supervisory cover in the absence of the Warehouse Supervisor.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure products are moved and stored safely and in line with company standards

• Plan and optimise warehouse space (racking and floor) for maximum utilisation

• Manage and document stock returns, liaising with QA and Supply Chain teams

• Ensure all incoming raw materials are labelled and stored correctly per instructions

• Maintain strict health and safety practices at all times

• Provide cover for the Warehouse Supervisor as needed

• Support the Operations and Supply Chain teams with additional duties as required

Skills & Experience Required:

• Previous experience in a Warehouse Team Leader or Supervisory role

• Ideally from a food manufacturing background

• Knowledge of warehouse environments and IT stock control systems

• Accurate record-keeping and strong attention to detail

• Valid Counterbalance and High Reach forklift licences with hands-on experience

• Excellent communication and team leadership skills

• Able to delegate, motivate, and problem-solve effectively under pressure

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