Warehouse Team Leader

  • Job Reference: J5013
  • Date Posted: 11 October 2024
  • Recruiter: Demob Job
  • Website: https://www.demobjob.co.uk/
  • Location: Gateshead, Tyne And Wear
  • Salary: £27,000
  • Bonus/Benefits: Plus benefits
  • Sector: Trades & Services, Transport & Logistics
  • Job Type: Permanent

Job Description

I am currently recruiting for a Warehouse Team Leader to join a successful and growing company based in Gateshead, Tyne & Wear. The successful Warehouse Team Leader will be responsible for leading a team of warehouse staff to ensure the smooth operation of picking & processing materials, loading & unloading of vehicles, and ensuring that customers delivery requirements are met.

Please note: this is working 13:00 – 22:00 Monday to Friday, however, during your initial training period, you will be required to work 11:00 – 20:00, flexibility is needed as these times cannot be amended.

Warehouse Team Leader Responsibilities:

  • Prioritise, allocate and monitor the workload to ensure material is picked & processed efficiently and in full, to meet customers delivery requirements.
  • Loading and unloading lorries in a safe and legal manner.
  • Plan the next day’s delivery routes.
  • Operate clear systems and procedures for loading, offloading, labelling, picking, & collections, and regularly monitor these to ensure all staff maintain required standards at all times.
  • Help to make improvements in efficiency in the warehouse, regarding effective use of warehouse space, racking, machinery and equipment.
  • Help carry out regular stock location & quantity checks to maintain stock accuracy and integrity
  • Help carry out regular audits in line with Health & Safety Policies and procedures.
  • Carry out regular visual inspection on all machinery and guards to check in safe working order.
  • Assist and support the Warehouse Manager and assume responsibility in his absence.
  • Provide on-the-job and planned training to ensure warehouse personnel are fully competent and carry out their role efficiently & safely.
  • Help cross train staff in all warehouse disciplines

Warehouse Team Leader Applicant Requirements:

  • The successful candidate must have a strong warehouse or logistical background.
  • Experience of leading a team of 3-4 staff at a team leader or supervisory level.
  • Forklift licence essential.
  • Ability to prioritise workload.
  • Can do attitude.
  • Accurate numerate and organized.
  • Knowledge of using computerised in-house stock systems.

Warehouse Team Leader Benefits:

  • £27,000 annual salary.
  • Profit Share Bonus Scheme.
  • Monday to Friday 13:00pm – 22:00pm (Initial Training Period will be 11:00am – 20:00pm)
  • 25 days paid holiday, plus 8 statutory.
  • Company pension scheme.

NOTE – Our client encourages applications from candidates from both commercial and ex-military backgrounds; Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force with Logistics / Warehouse Team Leader or Supervisor experience.