Warehouse Team Leader

We are looking for a confident hands-on Warehouse Team Leader to join our busy storage and distribution operation. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being visible on the warehouse floor supporting colleagues day to day and helping to keep a safe efficient and well-organised operation running smoothly.

In this role you will support the Shift Manager in leading motivating and developing the team while making sure productivity quality health and safety and customer service standards are achieved every day. You will play a key part in keeping the operation running smoothly and ensuring all customer requirements are delivered to a high standard.

This is not a purely office-based role. You will be responsible for supporting a small team of four colleagues spending the majority of your time on the shop floor while also completing essential admin compliance checks and safe and legal processes.

This is a full-time permanent position working on a rotating Days and Nights 4 on 4 off shift pattern of 06:00 to 18:00 and 18:00 to 06:00

Salary: 14.80 per hour

What youll be doing:

• Lead support and motivate a small warehouse team to deliver daily operational targets.
• Responsible for the day to day running of the shop floor and work closely with colleagues on the shop floor to keep the operation running safely and efficiently.
• Manage a busy loading and unloading schedule to ensure operation runs smoothly 
• Complete safe and legal checks compliance activity and any required paperwork accurately.
• Support a palletised storage and distribution operation where forklift activity plays a key part.
• Promote high standards of health safety housekeeping and operational discipline.
• Help ensure stock is handled moved and stored safely in line with company procedures.
• Act as a visible point of support for colleagues escalating issues when required.
• Assist with wider warehouse duties and operational priorities as needed.

Qualifications :

What were looking for:

• Previous experience in a warehouse logistics or distribution environment
• Previous experience in a supervisory role is advantageous 
• A hands-on leadership style with the confidence to support and guide a small team.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to problem solving.
• A good understanding of health safety and compliance standards.
• Forklift experience or licences would be ideal particularly Counterbalance Clamp or Aisle Master although training can be provided.
• Reliability flexibility and the ability to work rotating days and nights.

Additional Information :

As part of our drive to make Great Bear a great place to work we are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our people are the driving force behind our success which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• Annual Leave  20 days inclusive of the bank holidays. 
• Pension scheme  We want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirement so we offer a great contribution of 4% employee and 4% employer.
• Life Assurance -  x2 your annual salary.
• Wellness  Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days 365 days a year. 
• Eye Care Vouchers  We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses. 
• Reward & Recognition  We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the Month and Year special recognition and long service awards.
• Everyday discounts - Via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!

If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time