Warehouse Team Leader

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Warehouse Team Leader to join our chilled distribution operation based in Stafford. This is a hands-on role where you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day running of the warehouse, motivate colleagues and ensure productivity, loading accuracy and service standards consistently meet customer and company expectations. The role is based in a chilled warehouse environment, so you will need to be comfortable working in temperatures between 2 and 4 degrees.

What you'll be doing:
Lead and motivate the warehouse team , maintaining high standards of discipline, productivity, accuracy and performance. Deliver daily operational targets , including despatch deadlines, delivery requirements, loading accuracy and agreed KPIs. Coordinate training and compliance , ensuring colleagues remain qualified in loading procedures, FLT, PPT and manual handling, with retraining arranged when required. Champion health and safety by enforcing procedures, reporting hazards, incidents, accidents and near misses, and ensuring defective MHE is isolated and reported correctly.

Maintain quality and hygiene standards , including housekeeping, inbound trailer temperature checks and compliance with BRC and HACCP processes. Control warehouse activity by following outbound load plans, escalating issues promptly and identifying improvements that reduce errors and increase productivity. Manage day-to-day people matters , including holiday approvals, shift cover, timekeeping, absence monitoring, timesheets, conduct and performance concerns. Build effective working relationships with operations, HR, other departments and sites to support a joined-up, efficient service.

Job requirements

What we're looking for:

Previous warehouse experience, ideally within a fast-paced operation. Experience in chilled environment is advantageous Previous team leader or supervisory experience in a similar environment. Strong communication skills with the ability to share information clearly and confidently. Able to prioritise workloads effectively and meet deadlines in a busy operational environment. MHE / PPT licence or experience is advantageous A proven ability to motivate teams and help deliver or exceed targets and KPIs.

Confident using IT systems and standard computer applications. Professional, approachable and supportive in the way you work with others.