Team Leader, Warehouse

Warehouse Team Leader – E-commerce & Logistics

Location:

Coleshill, Birmingham, B46
Pay Rate: £15.00 per hour | £16.20 per hour for hours worked after 10pm + Overtime paid at time and a half

Shifts:

06:00–14:00, 10:00–18:00, 14:00–22:00 or 18:00–02:00
Working Pattern: 5 days out of 7, on a weekly rota

Contract:

12-week temporary-to-permanent opportunity

Warehouse Team Leader Jobs in Coleshill, Birmingham

Are you an experienced Warehouse Team Leader, Warehouse Supervisor or Logistics Team Leader looking for your next opportunity? Do you have experience managing 15 or more warehouse operatives in a fast-paced warehouse, distribution centre or e-commerce fulfilment environment?

We are recruiting hands-on Warehouse Team Leaders to join a brand-new, state-of-the-art distribution centre in Coleshill, Birmingham. You will support a major global logistics partner working with one of the world's leading social commerce platforms.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing e-commerce operation where you can make a real impact, develop your leadership skills and help establish high operational standards from day one.

If you are proactive, adaptable and confident leading a warehouse team to achieve productivity, quality and service targets, we want to hear from you.

The Role:

Warehouse Team Leader

As a Warehouse Team Leader, you will be responsible for leading, motivating and developing a team of 15+ warehouse operatives, ensuring daily operational targets are achieved safely, accurately and efficiently.

Working closely with warehouse management and other team leaders, you will oversee day-to-day warehouse operations, allocate workloads, monitor performance and support continuous improvement across the site.

As this is a newly established operation, you will need to demonstrate initiative, flexibility and a hands-on approach to leadership. You will play an important role in building a strong team culture and helping the operation grow.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, supervise and motivate a team of 15 or more warehouse operatives.
Manage daily warehouse operations to achieve productivity, quality and service-level targets.
Allocate workloads and resources according to operational requirements and changing volumes.
Maintain a visible presence on the warehouse floor, leading by example and supporting the team.
Monitor attendance, productivity and individual performance, addressing issues promptly.
Coach, train and develop team members to improve performance and engagement.
Resolve operational issues quickly and implement practical solutions.
Maintain compliance with health and safety procedures, PPE requirements and site policies.
Ensure high standards of housekeeping, stock handling and inventory accuracy.
Support inbound, picking, packing, outbound and despatch operations as required.
Work collaboratively with management and fellow team leaders to maintain consistent standards.
Identify opportunities to improve warehouse processes, efficiency and operational performance.
Promote a positive, accountable and team-focused working environment.

Essential Skills and Experience

To be successful in this Warehouse Team Leader role, you will have:

At least 6 months' experience in a warehouse team leader, logistics supervisor or similar leadership role within warehousing, e-commerce fulfilment or third-party logistics (3PL).
Proven experience managing a team of 15 or more warehouse operatives.
Experience working in a fast-paced, target-driven warehouse or distribution centre.
A hands-on leadership style and the confidence to lead from the front.
Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
The ability to motivate a team, manage performance and maintain high standards.
A proactive approach to resolving issues and…