Warehouse Team Leader

C2 Recruitment.; Southampton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Warehouse Shift Leader in Southampton. This full-time role involves leading a team in a chilled environment, ensuring performance accuracy, and upholding health and safety standards. Ideal candidates should have prior experience in warehouse operations, strong numeracy, and good communication skills. This position offers a stable and responsible career opportunity.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse or distribution centre experience, ideally in a team leader or auditing role.
• Confident with numbers - strong mental arithmetic is essential.
• Comfortable working in a chilled environment and on your feet for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Leading a small warehouse team to meet daily KPIs.
• Auditing outbound deliveries to ensure all stock matches the required paperwork.
• Verifying incoming stock and highlighting any discrepancies.

Skills

Leadership in a warehouse environment

Strong mental arithmetic

Good communication skills

Basic Microsoft Word and Excel skills

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Warehouse Shift Leader - Southampton
Location: Southampton (Chilled Environment)
Salary: £25,701 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (5 out of 7 days)
Shifts: Rotating between 6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm
Own transport required

We're hiring a Warehouse Shift Leader to join a growing supply chain operation based in Southampton. This is a hands-on leadership role, working within a chilled environment to ensure high levels of accuracy and team performance.

If you're someone who thrives on structure, targets, and taking ownership, this could be a great opportunity.

What you'll be doing:

Leading a small warehouse team to meet daily KPIs

Auditing outbound deliveries to ensure all stock matches the required paperwork

Verifying incoming stock and highlighting any discrepancies

Providing regular performance feedback through documented supervisions

Monitoring error rates and maintaining accurate audit records

Ensuring health and safety, compliance, and quality standards are upheld at all times

What we're looking for:

Previous warehouse or distribution centre experience, ideally in a team leader or auditing role

Confident with numbers - strong mental arithmetic is essential

Comfortable working in a chilled environment and on your feet for long periods

Ability to follow both verbal instructions and audible warning systems

Good communication skills (written and verbal)

Basic Microsoft Word and Excel skills

Must be 18 or over

Own transport is essential due to shift times and site location

This is a full-time, permanent role offering stability, responsibility, and a chance to be part of a wider team focused on accuracy and delivery.

If this sounds like the right fit, apply now to find out more.