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.