Warehouse Team Leader

DHL; Stafford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a Team Leader in Stafford to supervise warehouse operations and a team of Warehouse Operatives. The ideal candidate should have experience in a warehouse setting, good IT skills, and the ability to work well under pressure. This permanent role offers opportunities for career development and a competitive salary of £26,000.

Benefits

Discount vouchers for restaurants and retail

Healthcare benefits

Enhanced family leave

Childcare discounts

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• 2 or more years of experience in a Warehouse setting.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Good IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of Warehouse Operatives.
• Ensure correct handling of parcels and documentation.
• Collaborate with Supervisors and Shift Managers.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Ability to work under pressure

Good IT skills

Understanding of network operations

Job description

Overview

Position: Team Leader

Contract Type: Permanent – 40 hours per week

Location: Stafford

Shift: Nights

Salary: £26,000

Why choose DHL eCommerce UK?

Want to work for one of the UK’s best workplaces? DHL eCommerce UK has been recognised as a Best Workplace 2025 and achieved Top Employer accreditation for the 5th year running. Benefits include discount vouchers for restaurants, cinemas, retail outlets, healthcare and more, plus pension, enhanced family leave, childcare discounts, employee assistance programme and additional benefits.

Note: This job description reflects the current requirements and may be subject to change.

About the role

We’re looking for a new Team Leader to join our warehouse team. This is a vital role to assist the operation of the warehouse team and ensure that company policy and expectations are met. You’ll be hands on and involved in stock checks, labeling and sorting orders, and effectively communicate messages and updates to the warehouse team.

Key Role Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for a team of Warehouse Operatives, ensuring that paperwork has been correctly filled in when taking in deliveries – following processes throughout.
• Ensuring that parcels are handled with care, following procedures when working with fragile or large items to prevent damages and costs to the business.
• You will work alongside Supervisors and Shift Managers to create a positive and efficient working environment.

The ideal candidate will have

• 2 or more years of experience in a Warehouse setting
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Good IT skills
• Understanding of overall network operation

What about career development?

We take every employee’s career seriously and believe in realising their full potential. We have dedicated learning and development programmes that are open to every employee and an open working culture where everyone’s voice is heard, so you can shape your future career path at DHL eCommerce UK.

What will you need to do next?

If you meet the requirements for this role and are looking for your next career move, submit your application to us along with an up-to-date CV.

Our approach to Diversity and Inclusion

As a global company, we see the diversity of our employees as a genuine strength. A strength that we will only really leverage if we ensure that our employees sincerely feel that they can bring their true selves to work every day.

We’re committed to attracting the best possible person for every vacancy irrespective of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will ensure that all our resourcing activities are fair, transparent, and consistent across the UK.

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