Warehouse Team Leader

DSV - Global Transport and Logistics; Swadlincote; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics company in the UK is seeking a Warehouse Team Leader to oversee operations and lead a team within the warehouse. The successful candidate will ensure effective inventory management and safety compliance while fostering a supportive environment for team development. Key requirements include proven leadership experience, strong communication skills, and relevant qualifications such as NVQ Level 2. This role offers a competitive salary and a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement

Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme

WeCare App for wellbeing support

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Warehouse Team Leader.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and security requirements.
• Understanding of customer deliverables and lean techniques is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee warehouse operations to fulfill customer demand.
• Train and develop warehouse operatives.
• Ensure accurate stock records and inventory management.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Ensure health and safety standards are maintained.

Skills

Motivation and supervision skills

Strong communication skills

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Education

NVQ Level 2 or similar

Forklift Truck Licence

Tools

IT systems

Job description

Job Req Number: 104457

Time Type: Full Time

Role: Warehouse Team Leader

Location: Mercia Park, Tamworth

Days/Shifts: Mon-Fri 06:00-14:00 (37.5 per week)

As a Warehouse Team Leader you will manage a section of the warehouse, ensuring smooth operations, meeting customer KPIs, and fostering a culture of safety and excellence. You’ll lead a group of operators, providing guidance, support, and development opportunities to ensure high performance and efficiency.

What will you be doing?

• Oversee warehouse operations to fulfil customer demand and meet business targets.
• Train and develop warehouse operatives within your area.
• Ensure accurate stock records, inventory management, and regular stock takes.
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate computerised or automated systems.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement recommendations.
• Address and resolve warehouse issues efficiently.
• Prepare regular reports and statistics as required.
• Ensure health and safety standards are maintained, and manual handling procedures are followed.
• Manage warehouse security and maintain a clean, organised environment.
• Manage team attendance and support the resolution of people management issues.
• Communicate operational priorities, targets, and requirements to the team.
• Monitor performance, conduct return-to-work interviews, and provide welfare support.
• Participate in grievance and disciplinary processes as needed.
• Liaise with customers, suppliers, and transport companies when required.
• Step up to cover management duties during absences or leave.

About You

• Proven experience as a Warehouse Team Leader with the ability to motivate and supervise a team.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Proficient in IT systems, especially spreadsheets, databases, and warehouse systems.
• Analytical, numerical, and detail-oriented.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and security requirements.
• Understanding of customer deliverables and lean techniques (advantageous).
• Relevant qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 2, Dangerous Goods Handling, or a supervisory qualification). Forklift Truck Licence would be beneficial.

What can we offer you?

Competitive Salary Package and an opportunity to be a part of and grow within a driven and successful company, with a team of 160,000, operating in over 90 countries.

In addition, we can offer access to a selection of employee benefits, such as:

• Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement from your start, which increases with length of service.
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme for Ultra-Low Emissions Cars.
• Salary Sacrifice Cycle Scheme.
• WeCare App, for support with physical and mental wellbeing, and access to GPs for you and your dependents.
• LifeWorks app for access to cashback and discounts on high street and online brands.
• Life Insurance and support.

Next Steps

If this sounds like the next step for you, please apply with your CV without delay! All successful candidates will undergo necessary right-to-work checks and certain sites require 5-years’ worth of referencing and criminal record checks. We do not accept CV details from Recruitment Agencies unless DSV has engaged directly regarding the role requirements beforehand.