Team Leader – Distribution Centre

Social network you want to login/join with: col-narrow-left Client: Location: Job Category: Other – EU work permit required: Yes col-narrow-right Job Reference: 1ce2cbacb906 Job Views: 2 Posted: 02.06.2025 Expiry Date: 17.07.2025 col-wide Job Description: Job Description Location: Seaham We are looking for a number of Team Leaders to join Retail to support our expanding operation within our Distribution Centre based in Seaham. As a Team Leader you will look after a team of around 10 Warehouse Operatives within a specific area of the Distribution Centre. This is a great opportunity to develop your career within warehousing and distribution. Job Purpose Reporting to the Department Manager and looking after a team of around 10 Distribution Operatives the purpose of the role is to support the Department Manager in the effective movement of products through the Distribution Centre in an accurate and timely manner, ensuring high standards are maintained within areas of Housekeeping, Health and Safety and Key Performance Indicators. Key Responsibilities Day to Day Responsibilities To deputise for the Department Manager as required To highlight in a proactive manner any concerns/issues relating to the daily operation To assign work and prepare paperwork for the Operatives within the relevant department to ensure they are aware of their roles and working effectively To work alongside Operatives providing support and corrective coaching as required Communication Responsibilities: Support the Manager in ensuring that all site communication is implemented and cascaded to the team including pre shift briefs Assist in motivating the team, by ensuring that communication is effectively delivered, interpreted and understood Lead by example and actively participate in developing an open/ honest relationship Departments within DC that you may be responsible for: Goods In To accept deliveries and check documentation ensuring that deliveries are accurate and ensure all shortfalls are escalated to the Department Manager in a timely manner To load and unload vehicles and scan delivered stock information into the Pick, Pack and Despatch Retail Pick, Check, Pack and Despatch all orders within Company procedures for Retail Orders ensuring agreed service level agreements are met Load Sets and Cartons to relevant vehicle-carrier ensuring documentation for all orders is complete and accurate; all vehicles must be loaded ensuring safe carriage of stock to both stores and public.Loading and unloading Set-Cartons must be conducted in line with the Company’s Health & Safety guidelines Pick, Pack, Return Ecommerce Pick, Check, and Pack all orders on time and within Company procedures for E-Commerce Orders meeting agreed service level agreements Open and log each returned order to our system passing garments to Stock Control for inspection and locating Health and Safety Responsibilities Ensure adherence to all Health and Safety policies to ensure a safe working environment, escalating any areas of concerns to the Department Manager or Shift Manager Skills & Knowledge Flexibility with regards to shift patterns (2 shifts: 08.00 – 16.00 & 14.00 – 22.00) Effective and confident communicator Able to work well in a pressurised environment The ability to motivate a team Effective time management skills Able to work on own initiative but also works well within a team and across functions Excellent attention to detail Ideal, but not essential you will be trained up to NVQ level 2 or above in warehousing or distribution. #J-18808-Ljbffr