Warehouse Team Leader

NEW VACANCY - WAREHOUSE TEAM LEADER

Location: Telford (Shropshire)
Salary: £35,115 per annum, rising to £39,500 per annum once fully signed off.
Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off – 12-hour rotating shifts (Days & Nights, including weekends)

Are you an experienced Warehouse Team Leader seeking a new job, are you happy working 4 on 4 off shifts and do you hold an internal or external Counterbalance and/or Reach forklift license that has been refreshed in the last 5 years?!

We are seeking a Warehouse Team Leader to join a long-standing food manufacturing business in Telford (Shropshire), previous experience using an ERP system is required, and we are looking for someone who lives within a 20-25 mile radius of Telford (Shropshire).

This will be a 2 stage interview process, the first stage consists of a numeracy and literacy assessment that will take place on site at Telford, and providing that goes well you will then have a 2nd interview on site which will be more indepth and will also include a full factory and warehouse tour.

If you’ve worked as a Warehouse Supervisor, Warehouse Shift Leader, Senior Warehouse Operative, Logistics Team Leader, Distribution Team Leader, Depot Supervisor, Warehouse Coordinator, Inventory Team Leader, Stores Supervisor, or Production Team Leader — we want to hear from you.

What You Will Do:

• Coordinate daily warehouse activity including receiving, storing, picking, packing, and dispatch
• Maintain accurate inventory levels and investigate any discrepancies promptly
• Ensure customer orders are fulfilled accurately and on time
• Train, coach, and support new starters to build capability and confidence
• Keep work areas safe, tidy, and fully compliant with site standards
• Operate warehouse equipment and monitor KPIs while escalating maintenance issues

What You Will Bring:

• You MUST hold a Counterbalance and/or Reach license that has been refreshed within the last 5 years
• Previous ERP system experience
• Proven leadership and managerial skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
• Experience in a fast-paced warehouse environment, with attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Proficiency in using IT equipment and systems, with a good level of numeracy.

This Warehouse Team Leader role sits within a fast-paced logistics and supply chain setting, supporting a key part of the operation: reliable warehouse performance for food manufacturing. The Warehouse Team Leader role also helps drive the company's core values of Determination, Quality, Integrity, and Teamwork, making sure every shift delivers consistently high standards and a positive working culture.

Location:

The Warehouse Team Leader role is based in Telford (Shropshire).

Interested?:

If Warehouse Team Leader work excites and motivates, don't miss this opportunity. Apply now to be considered for this permanent Warehouse Team Leader position and take the lead in a role where performance and progression genuinely matter.

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