Warehouse Team Leader - PM Shift

Jobs4; Theale; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Weekends off

Team environment

Job summary

Cast UK is seeking a hands-on Warehouse Team Leader for a busy distribution site in Theale. You will run the 2pm–10pm shift, lead a team of pickers and packers, and ensure orders go out accurately and on time while seeking smarter ways to operate.

Reporting to the Warehouse Supervisor, you will drive performance, manage KPIs, and maintain safe, tidy working conditions on a daily basis. The role includes forklift and pallet truck usage and a strong emphasis on team development.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a warehouse team or shift
• Strong knowledge of warehouse management systems
• Track record of meeting KPIs on picking accuracy and productivity
• Confidence with computers and numbers, plus good written and verbal communication
• Attention to detail, methodical and organised approach
• Ability to prioritise a busy workload and use own initiative

Responsibilities

• Lead the shift and allocate work to the team to meet daily targets
• Oversee processing, picking and packing of orders to ensure on-time delivery
• Review and improve picking efficiency and accuracy
• Implement planned changes to warehouse operations
• Ensure health and safety rules and warehouse standards are followed
• Check products for damage and report discrepancies
• Assist with loading/unloading using safe manual handling and equipment
• Maintain records and reports in warehouse systems
• Conduct 1-2-1s and performance reviews
• Keep warehouse and equipment clean, safe and tidy

Skills

Team leadership

Warehouse operations

KPIs

Computers & numbers

Communication

Time management

Tools

Warehouse management systems

Job description

Job Description

Warehouse Team Leader

Theale | £30,750 + Benefits | Monday - Friday, 2pm to 10pm

About the role

We're looking for an energetic, hands-on Warehouse Team Leader to lead a team of pickers and packers at a busy distribution site in Theale. You'll run the afternoon shift for a well-established business supplying the hospitality sector. Reporting to the Warehouse Supervisor, you'll make sure orders go out accurately, on time and to a high standard. You'll also keep looking for ways to work smarter.

What you'll be doing

• Leading the shift and sharing out work across the team to meet daily targets
• Managing the processing, picking and packing of orders on time
• Reviewing processes to improve picking efficiency and accuracy
• Putting planned changes to how the warehouse runs into practice
• Making sure health and safety rules and warehouse standards are followed
• Checking products for damage and reporting any discrepancies
• Helping to load and unload vehicles using safe manual handling and warehouse equipment such as forklifts and pallet trucks
• Keeping records and reports up to date on the warehouse systems
• Running 1-2-1s and performance reviews to keep the team engaged and developing
• Keeping the warehouse and equipment clean, safe and tidy

What we're looking for

• Previous experience in a warehouse, ideally in a team leader or supervisory role
• A strong working knowledge of warehouse management systems
• A track record of hitting KPIs (key performance targets) on picking accuracy and productivity
• Confidence with computers and numbers, with good written and verbal communication
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical, organised approach
• The ability to prioritise a busy workload and act on your own initiative
• Good at building relationships and working as part of a team
• Reliable, with excellent timekeeping

Desirable

• Relevant warehouse or leadership training
• Desire to learn and progress your career & skillset

What's in it for you

• A salary of £30,750 plus benefits
• A consistent Monday-to-Friday shift, so your weekends are always free
• A supportive, team-focused environment where your ideas to improve things are welcome

About Cast UK

• Cast UK are a specialist recruitment consultancy operating across Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics & Sales. We work with businesses ranging from ambitious SMEs through to major FTSE organisations, helping them attract and retain the talent they need to grow.