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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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