Warehouse Team Leader (Entry-Level) 6785
Warehouse Team Leader (Entry-level) 6785
Location:
Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire
Hours:
Minimum 37.5 hours per week
5 days over 6 on a rotating shift pattern
Start times typically between 06:00 – 09:00 (occasionally 05:00)
Includes some Saturdays
Salary:
£14.12 per hour, increasing to £15.42 with training
Temp to Perm (12 weeks)
Key Responsibilities of a Warehouse Team Leader
- Support Warehouse Supervisors with daily operations across Goods-In, Picking and Despatch
- Lead and motivate a small team of Warehouse Operatives in a chilled environment
- Ensure stock movements are accurate and product codes match picking tickets
- Oversee safe loading and unloading of vehicles
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping, hygiene and food safety
- Liaise with Production, Haulage and Distribution teams to ensure smooth workflow
- Assist with monitoring staff performance and ongoing development
- Provide cover for Warehouse Supervisors when required
Key Skills of a Warehouse Team Leader
- Strong communication skills and ability to build positive working relationships
- Motivated and proactive with a desire to develop into leadership
- High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
- Flexible approach to shifts and changing priorities
- Good knowledge of Health & Safety practices
- FMCG / chilled warehouse experience (desirable)
- Forklift / PPT licence (desirable – training available)
Additional Information
This is an excellent entry-level leadership opportunity within a brand-new, state-of-the-art chilled warehouse. Full training and development will be provided, including Level 2 Food Safety, HACCP and COSHH, with long-term progression into Supervisor or Warehouse Management roles.
How to Apply
To apply, please email your CV to zee.powell@first-base.co.uk or call Zee Powell on 01453 755330.
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Location
Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire
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