Warehouse Team Leader *Internal Only*

Culina; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme

Wellbeing Support – Employee Assistant

Eye Care Vouchers

Reward & Recognition

Everyday Discounts

Job summary

Culina is seeking a confident Warehouse Team Leader to join our Contract Logistics operation in Carlisle. You will lead a team of around 10 colleagues in a fast-paced, modern warehouse environment, ensuring high standards of productivity, accuracy and safety while delivering excellent service for key customers.

You will support the Shift Manager, drive performance against KPIs, develop staff, and ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse experience in a fast-paced operation.
• Previous team leader or supervisory experience.
• Comfortable handling alcohol products (Beer, Wines and Spirits).
• Strong communication and ability to meet deadlines in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, organise and support a team of around 10 warehouse colleagues across the operation.
• Drive shift performance to ensure productivity, service and KPI targets are met.
• Promote high standards of health, safety, hygiene and compliance, ensuring records are completed accurately.
• Carry out quality and compliance checks to ensure standards are met.
• Deliver team briefings and clear communication to keep colleagues informed.
• Support goods in and warehouse operations so stock is received, handled and available efficiently.
• Coach and develop team members to maximise performance and progression.
• Support people processes, including investigations and disciplinary matters.

Skills

Team leadership

Warehouse experience

Supervisory experience

Alcohol handling

Strong communication

IT systems

Tools

IT systems

Job description

Company Description

Who are Culina? Culina is the UK’s leading independent specialist supply chain partner, trusted by some of the nation’s best recognised food, fast-moving consumer goods (FMGC) and retail brands. We're proud to employ over 22,000 colleagues across 100+ locations nationwide, supported by a fleet of more than 5,500 trucks and trailers delivering every day.

We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Contract Logistics division

through flexible warehousing, transport and fulfilment solutions, we simplify complexity, drive continuous improvement and create exceptional experiences for customers. Delivering certainty. Creating value. Enabling growth.

Job Description

Permanent Full-Time Opportunities

Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off rotating shift pattern, 06:00 - 18:00 / 18:00 - 06:00

We are looking for a confident and hands-on Warehouse Team Leader to join our Contract Logistics operation in Carlisle. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a fast-paced, modern warehouse environment where you will lead a team to help deliver excellent service for a range of key customers.

In this role, you will support the Shift Manager in leading, motivating and developing the team, while making sure productivity, quality, health and safety, and customer service standards are achieved every day. You will play a key part in keeping the operation running smoothly and ensuring all customer requirements are delivered to a high standard.

what you will be doing:

• Lead, organise and support a team of around 10 warehouse colleagues across the operation


• Drive shift performance to ensure productivity, service and operational KPI targets are consistently achieved.


• Promote high standards of health, safety, hygiene and compliance, making sure all processes and records are completed accurately.


• Carry out quality and compliance checks to ensure the operation meets customer and audit standards.


• Deliver team briefings and clear communication so colleagues stay informed, engaged and focused on priorities.


• Support the smooth running of goods in and warehouse operations so stock is received, handled and made available efficiently.


• Coach, support and develop team members to maximise performance and encourage progression.


• Support people processes, including investigations, disciplinary and grievance matters, in line with company procedures.

Qualifications

What we’re looking for

• Previous warehouse experience, ideally within a fast-paced operation


• Previous team leader or supervisory experience in a similar environment.


• Comfortable handling alcohol products within a Beer, Wines and Spirits operation.


• Strong communication skills with the ability to share information clearly and confidently.


• Able to prioritise workloads effectively and meet deadlines in a busy operational environment.


• A proven ability to motivate teams and help deliver or exceed targets and KPIs.


• Confident using IT systems and standard computer applications.


• Professional, approachable and supportive in the way you work with others.

Additional Information

What is in it for you?

If you're looking for a role where you can make an impact, develop your career, and be part of a team that works as one to achieve great results, we'd love to hear from you. Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme - our salary sacrifice scheme offers a cost-effective way to drive an electric vehicle, with payments taken directly from your salary. Eligibility and salary thresholds apply.

• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme - our salary sacrifice scheme offers a cost-effective way to drive an electric vehicle, with payments taken directly from your salary. Eligibility and salary thresholds apply.


• Wellbeing Support – your wellbeing matters to us. Through our Employee Assistance Programme, you'll have 24/7 access to confidential counselling and legal support, whenever you need it.


• Eye Care Vouchers – free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.


• Reward & Recognition – we love celebrating great work, we recognise those who go above and beyond.


• Everyday Discounts – our benefits platform gives you access to discounts from over 50 leading retailers, helping your money go further every day.