Warehouse Team Leader

Warehouse Team Leader

Salary
: £30,000 - £32,000 + Benefits

Location
:
Belfast

Contract
:
Permanent, Full-Time

Working Hours:

5 days out of 7, including Sundays, on a rotating shift pattern of 6:00am-2:00pm and 2:00pm-10:00pm.

A leading distribution business is currently recruiting for a Warehouse Team Leader to join its busy Belfast operation. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced warehouse professional looking to take the next step into a leadership position within a fast‑paced and customer‑focused environment.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will help oversee the day‑to‑day warehouse operation, supporting and developing the team while ensuring productivity, quality and service standards are consistently achieved.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assist with the daily management of warehouse operations and provide cover for the Operations Manager when required.
• Lead, motivate and support a warehouse team to achieve daily productivity and performance targets.
• Coach and develop team members, providing regular feedback and monitoring performance.
• Ensure warehouse procedures, processes and documentation are completed accurately and in line with company standards.
• Carry out routine health and safety checks, reporting and resolving issues where appropriate.
• Promote a positive health and safety culture across the warehouse.
• Coordinate daily activities across goods‑in, picking, packing, loading and dispatch.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues across the operation to ensure smooth workflow.
• Maintain accurate operational records and monitor warehouse performance.
• Track and deliver against key operational and service KPIs.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency and overall warehouse performance.

• Previous experience in a warehouse supervisory, team leader or similar operational leadership role.
• Proven ability to lead teams and achieve productivity targets.
• Strong organisational, administrative and problem‑solving skills.
• Confident communicator with excellent people management skills.
• Customer‑focused with the ability to perform well under pressure.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel, Outlook and warehouse management systems (WMS).
• Highly organised and able to manage changing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Flexible approach to working hours and operational requirements.
• A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.