At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic stores team and optimise workflows in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: Join Autoscan, a leader in quality assurance for the automotive industry.
- Benefits: Earn £18.46 per hour with family-friendly hours and free on-site parking.
- Other info: Enjoy a collaborative culture and opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by driving continuous improvement and leading a high-performing team.
- Qualifications: Experience in leadership roles and knowledge of inventory control is essential.
The predicted salary is between 18.46 - 18.46 £ per hour.
Location: Solihull, B90
Company: Autoscan
Pay Rate: £18.46
About Us
Autoscan UK Limited is a leading provider of quality assurance and inspection services to the automotive industry. With years of experience and a commitment to excellence, we partner with top automotive manufacturers to ensure the highest standards of quality and safety.
The Role
Are you a natural leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Are you passionate about optimising workflows and bringing out the best in your team? If you're ready to take ownership and lead a dynamic stores operation, driving real continuous improvement initiatives we want to speak with you.
We're looking to recruit a Stores Team Leader to support our client at their state-of-the-art production facility based in the Solihull area of the West Midlands.
You’ll be responsible for supervising and motivating a high-performing stores team where you’ll be the driving force behind a positive, accountable culture, managing daily workloads, conducting shift briefings, and mentoring the team through regular performance reviews and development plans.
Overseeing the end-to-end materials process—from goods-in and ERP/MRP system bookings to precise stock control, picking and line supply. You’ll ensure material availability by collaborating closely with production and planning teams.
Maintaining tight control on inventory using FIFO and strict stock rotation. You’ll track, analyse, and report on critical departmental KPIs (like stock accuracy, picking precision, and processing times), stepping in with corrective actions whenever necessary.
You will champion process improvements, support lean manufacturing initiatives (including 5S and waste reduction), and maintain gold-standard health, safety, and housekeeping practices.
You’ll be a proactive problem-solver who leads by example, balancing the immediate demands of a production line with the long-term goal of operational excellence. You’ll be comfortable enforcing procedures, escalating critical supply chain bottlenecks, and always looking for a more efficient way to get things done.
Working Hours
0700 - 1530 Monday to Thursday
0700 - 1230 Friday
*Compulsory / Catch back Overtime in line with business requirements
Please Note
All candidates must possess valid right to work in the UK without restrictions and must undergo a standard criminal record check (DBS). All applications will be treated in the strictest of confidence.
Visa Sponsorship
We are not able to support Visa Sponsorship for this role.
Recruitment Agencies
We do not accept speculative CVs from Recruitment Agencies.
- Strong leadership and team motivation skills
- Experience in performance management and coaching
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Ability to manage conflict and support team development
- Solid understanding of warehouse/stores operations
- Knowledge of inventory control and stock management systems
- Experience using ERP/MRP systems
- Strong organisational, planning, and problem-solving skills
- Effective decision-making capability
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- ILM Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Leadership and Management (or willingness to work towards)
- Previous experience in a supervisory or team leader role within a warehouse, stores, or manufacturing environment
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or 5S principles
- Experience managing KPIs and team performance
- Knowledge of inventory control processes and stock management systems
Desirable
- Experience within automotive or manufacturing industries
- LM Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Leadership and Management (or willingness to work towards)
- Forklift Truck Licence (FLT)
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or 5S principles
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For More Information
Visit our careers site or contact our Recruitment team.
Join Autoscan and be a part of a team dedicated to driving excellence in the automotive industry! We are a Forces friendly employer, and welcome applications from the Armed Forces community.
£18.46 per hour PAYE Pay Rate
State-of-the-art manufacturing facilities
Family Friendly working hours
Free and secure on-site car parking
Collaborative team-based environment
Temp to Perm contracts available
Autoscan is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
