Warehouse Team Leader

Job Title: Team Leader

Location: Wimblington

Salary: Competitive

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent, 4 on 4 off and one for Monday to Friday

Purpose of the role:

The Team Leader is responsible for overseeing a team of warehouse colleagues within a specific operational area (e.g., picking, packing, goods-in, replenishment, dispatch). Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Team Leader ensures that daily tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and accurately while maintaining high levels of colleague engagement and operational discipline.

• Fast-paced warehouse setting with shift-based work.
• May involve manual handling and prolonged periods of standing or walking.
• Occasional need to work additional hours during peak periods.

Key Responsibilities:

Operational Leadership:

• Lead a team of warehouse operatives to deliver the shift plan and meet productivity and accuracy targets.
• Allocate work, monitor progress, and adjust resources to maintain workflow and service levels.
• Ensure all team members follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and site rules.
• Act as the first point of contact for operational issues within the area.
• Ensure client SLA's are monitored and met.
• Shop floor visibility.
• Onsite multi-user and third-party contract support.

People Management & Development:

• Support onboarding, training, and continuous skill development of team members.
• Provide regular feedback, coaching, and direction during the shift.
• Assist the Operations Manager in conducting performance reviews and managing attendance.
• Promote a positive and inclusive team environment.
• Managing Investigations and Disciplinaries.
• The ability to monitor and manage absence.

Health, Safety & Compliance:

• Ensure all tasks are carried out safely and all team members comply with H&S policies and legal requirements.
• Conduct toolbox talks, safety briefings, and help identify and escalate hazards.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping (5S) and ensure safe use of MHE and equipment.
• Safety Behaviour Audits.
• Near Miss reporting.

Quality & Performance Monitoring:

• Monitor team performance using KPIs such as pick accuracy, productivity, stock integrity, and scan compliance.
• Investigate minor errors, support root cause analysis, and drive corrective actions.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and support reduction of defects or damages.

Communication & Coordination:

• Maintain clear communication with the Operations Manager and other Team Leaders to ensure shift continuity.
• Provide handover information at the end of each shift.
• Collaborate with supporting functions such as Inventory, Transport, and Planning.

About you:

Qualifications & Skills:

• Experience in a warehouse environment, ideally within the specific operational area.
• Strong communication and team leadership skills.
• Good understanding of warehouse processes and WMS systems.
• Ability to motivate and support colleagues.
• Awareness of health and safety requirements.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple demands.
• SAP experience desirable.

Key Competencies:

• Leadership & Coaching
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Reliability & Responsibility
• Attention to Detail
• Safety Awareness
• Problem Solving
• Time & Task Management
• People Management

Additional Information:

The company is not able to offer visa therefore candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK in order to be considered.

Candidates not in a commutable distance will not be considered.

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Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Warehouse Manager, Warehouse Operations Manager, Distribution Centre Manager, Warehouse shift manager Warehouse Team Lead, may all be considered.