Warehouse Team Leader

Search Consultancy LTD; Larkhall; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company is seeking a Warehouse Team Leader to manage a team in Larkhall. The successful applicant will ensure the accurate and efficient despatch of goods while maintaining high safety standards. Responsibilities include supervising daily operations, managing team performance, and ensuring compliance with protocols. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of £35,600 per annum, opportunities for overtime, and a supportive work environment with training investments.

Benefits

Regular overtime

Uniform provided

On-site parking

Supportive working culture

Qualifications

• Solid work history and enthusiasm towards tasks.
• Experience in a leadership role within a warehouse.
• Strong numerical skills for system and stock accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of 10+ warehouse operatives.
• Supervise daily operations for accurate despatch of goods.
• Monitor team attendance and manage holiday schedules.

Skills

Team leadership

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems

Excel

Job description

Warehouse Team Leader - Night & Day Shift, Permanent, Larkhall, £35,600 per annum plus overtime

We're hiring a Warehouse Team Supervisor in Larkhall to oversee a key team within the busy distribution and logistics area of our manufacturing operation. As a Warehouse Team Lead, you will take responsibility for team supervision, despatch accuracy, inventory control and safety within the warehouse area. This is a full time, permanent opportunity with supportive training, competitive salary and excellent work life balance.

What you will be doing:

• Lead and manage a team of 10+ warehouse operatives across all warehouse functions, including goods-in, storage, picking, and despatch.
• Supervise daily operations to ensure the accurate, efficient, and on-time despatch of goods, maintaining high customer satisfaction levels.
• Monitor team attendance, timekeeping, and breaks while managing holiday schedules and ensuring adequate shift coverage.
• Drive team performance by conducting regular reviews, identifying training needs, and implementing staff development plans.
• Ensure all Health & Safety procedures are followed and escape any risks or equipment issues to the Warehouse Manager.
• Uphold and enforce warehouse SOP's and compliance protocols, ensuring inventory accuracy and proper use of handling equipment.
• Respond to internal and external customer queries efficiently and professionally.
• Maintain a clean and organised working environment by upholding 5S housekeeping standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to optimise warehouse workflows, reduce errors, and increase overall productivity.

What you can expect:

• £35,600 per year + regular overtime paid at time and a half and double time
• A continental shift pattern - working a mix of day and night shifts but giving you over half the year in rest days
• Long-term role with investment in your training and development
• Uniform, on-site parking, and a supportive working culture

What we are looking for:

• A solid work history and an enthusiastic approach to work
• Experience of leading a team within a warehouse environment to deliver high standards of individual and team performance
• Strong numerical skills and a high level of attention to detail to ensure system and stock accuracy
• Clear and assertive communication skills and ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to react to changing demands whilst maintaining adherence to all company processes and protocols
• Good system knowledge including Warehouse Management Systems and Excel

If you're interested in making the next step in your warehouse and distribution career then we'd love to hear from you. Apply now!

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.