Warehouse Team Leader

Geely Auto UK; Ryton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Geely ECOS scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Life assurance

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay

Medicash

Bike2work scheme

Job summary

Geely Auto UK is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to coordinate and optimise warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, picking, packing and shipping of parts. You will lead a team, manage holidays and performance, and ensure inventory accuracy using WMS systems.

The role requires experience in warehousing, automotive industry knowledge, and a track record of managing people. A strong eye for detail and organisational skills are essential to maintain efficient workflows within a

Qualifications

• A working knowledge of the automotive industry & warehousing.
• Any professional accreditation which is applicable to the role.
• Microsoft Office software & FLT licences.
• Experience of managing people.
• Attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate warehouse staff in receiving, storing, picking, packing, shipping and inventory management.
• Plan and prioritize work assignments while managing holidays and sickness.
• Monitor performance, provide feedback, and address performance issues.
• Conduct inventory audits and cycle counts to maintain accuracy.
• Manage Spare Parts orders to Dealers for transportation from the warehouse.
• Prepare reports on inventory performance.
• Proficient with warehouse management systems (WMS) and related software.
• Ensure Spare Parts are received and despatched to required standards.
• Escalate issues to senior management promptly.
• Generate and manage KPI measures.
• Manage MHE and ensure it’s in good order, charged, clean and defect-free.
• Interact with security and transportation companies for deliveries.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

FLT licences

Tools

WMS software

FLT licences

Job description

At Geely, our story began in 1986 with a simple but powerful idea, an idea that has driven us to become one of the world’s most forward-thinking automotive groups. For nearly three decades, we’ve been redefining mobility through our iconic global brands, including Geely Auto, Volvo Cars, Polestar, Lotus, Zeekr, Lynk & Co, the London Electric Vehicle Company, Farizon, and more. We are Geely Auto UK, the UK arm of Geely Auto Group. Having entered the market in 2025 with our first electric SUV, the Geely EX5, we’re continuing to grow rapidly as we build a nationwide dealer and service network.

Main Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate warehouse staff in tasks such as receiving, storing, picking, packing, shipping, and inventory management to ensure smooth operations and timely order fulfilment using the relevant IT systems.
• Responsible for ensuring the team works to the appropriate H&S standardsPlan and prioritize work assignments for team members to optimize productivity and workflow while managing holidays and any sickness.
• Monitor performance and provide feedback, including coaching, mentoring, and addressing performance issues to improve efficiency
• Conduct inventory audits and cycle counts to maintain accuracy and identify discrepancies.
• Management of Spare Parts orders to Dealers ready for transportation from the warehouse.
• Prepare relevant reports on inventory performance.
• Proficiency with warehouse management systems (WMS) and related software for tracking inventory and generating reports.
• Manage the necessary checks and remedial work required to ensure that Spare Parts are received and despatched to the required standard.
• Escalate any issues of concern to senior management in a timely manner
• Other tasks as requested by the Spare Parts Manager as required by business needs
• Generate and manage KPI measures.
• Managing MHE to ensure it’s in good order, audited, charged, clean and without any failure modes.
• Interaction with security and transportation companies for deliveries out.

Education, Skills And Personal Characteristics Required

• A working knowledge of the automotive industry & warehousing.
• Any professional accreditation which is applicable to the role.
• Microsoft office software & FLT licences.
• Experience of managing people.
• Attention to detail

What Can We Offer You Beyond The Salary

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Geely ECOS scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• x6 Life assurance
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
• Medicash
• Bike2work scheme

We Are An Equal Opportunities Employer

At Geely Auto UK, we value diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all candidates. We are committed to fair recruitment and ensuring everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential.

To thrive at Geely Auto UK we believe that you have the courage to lead with trust and care and you don’t mind getting your hands dirty. You are highly innovative and have a great ability to adapt and perform in a constantly changing, fast-paced, highly demanding work environment. Like us, you believe it’s important to have a passion to work in an international and multicultural environment with the desire and ability to embrace the diversity of people, perspectives, and styles.