Hours: 37.5
Working Pattern:
Weekdays: Start times from 0600
Saturday: Start times from 0600
Additional Information: Various start times approx. 0600, 0700, 0800, 0900 – occasionally 0500. Shift times in Warehouse are 0700, 0900 – Team Leaders to prep around.
The Role – Warehouse Team Leader
· Support the Warehouse Supervisors in overseeing the daily receipt, picking, and despatch of chilled dairy products.
· Lead and motivate a small team of Warehouse Operatives, promoting teamwork and communication.
· Control all stock movements, checking product codes against picking tickets and maintaining accuracy.
· Ensure all loading and unloading of vehicles is carried out safely and efficiently.
· Maintain a clean, safe, and organised chilled warehouse environment in line with food hygiene standards.
· Communicate effectively with management and other departments to ensure smooth operations across Production, Haulage and Distribution.
· Assist with monitoring staff performance and development, helping to build capability within the team.
· Provide cover for Warehouse Supervisors during absences or holidays.
About You
· A strong communicator who can build positive working relationships across departments.
· Motivated, proactive and committed to learning new skills in a leadership role.
· Excellent attention to detail with strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
· Ability to work flexibly across shifts and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-moving warehouse environment.
· Knowledge of Health & Safety and safe working practices.
· (Desirable) Previous experience in FMCG, dairy, or chilled warehouse logistics.
· (Desirable) Current Forklift or PPT Licence – training can be provided.
Training & Development
You’ll complete structured training including Level 2 Food Safety, Level 2 HACCP, and Level 2 COSHH. We’ll also provide leadership coaching through the Cotteswold Academy development programme to help you progress into future Supervisor or Warehouse Management roles.
Team Benefits
· Competitive salary with overtime enhancements after 40 hours
· 30 days’ holiday, increasing with service
· Refer-a-friend bonus scheme (up to £500)
· Cycle to work scheme
· Discounted products and delivery options
· Aviva pension scheme (4% employee / 4.5% employer contributions)
· Health & wellbeing support through Simply Health
· Opportunities for career progression and leadership development
Contact: charleynewman@365people.co.uk