Warehouse Team Leader - 4 on 4 off Nights in Heywood

Lineage is the world\’s largest and most innovative provider of temperature-controlled logistics solutions with +20,000 colleagues globally. At Lineage Logistics, helping to feed the world is more than a job – it\’s a purpose we live by every day.

If you open your fridge freezer, up to 20% of the products you\’ll see have passed through a Lineage facility. We support customers who keep our schools and restaurants stocked and supplied as well as working with many of the UK\’s leading retailers.

We are currently recruiting for a Team Leader to join our Warehouse Operations Team at Heywood.

Shift Pattern Available

4 on 4 off Nights working 19:00-07:00

Salary

Competitive starting salary.

Are you a hands-on, proactive leader with a passion for keeping the Team moving and motivated.

We\’re looking for a Team Leader to oversee our nights operation, including cross-dock operations, ensuring smooth, safe, and efficient stock flow through the warehouse. If you\’re ready to take ownership, lead a small team, and make a real impact in a fast-paced logistics environment, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Cross-Dock Operations – Manage the end-to-end days and afters operation, ensuring stock moves quickly and accurately through the cross-dock, with minimal delays.
• Team Leadership & Engagement – Motivate, coach, and support a small team. You\’ll set the tone for the shift, fostering a culture of ownership, teamwork, and accountability.
• Operational Management – Stay on top of stock levels, warehouse organisation, and inventory accuracy. Tackle operational issues before they become problems.
• Planning & Scheduling – Develop daily shift plans, allocate tasks, and keep everything running to schedule – even when the unexpected happens.
• Effective Communication – Keep your team aligned with priorities, changes, and safety updates throughout the shift.
• WMS Monitoring – Perform regular checks using the Warehouse Management System (WMS) to catch and fix stock discrepancies early.
• Housekeeping & Safety – Drive high standards of cleanliness and safety during the night shift – setting the example and ensuring compliance.
• Cross-Shift Collaboration – Work closely with other team leaders and departments to ensure a smooth handover and consistent performance across all shifts.
• Performance Reviews – Conduct regular team appraisals to assess performance, set goals, and support team development.

What We\’re Looking For

• Experience in warehouse operations, ideally with exposure to cross-dock or fast-moving logistics environments.
• Experience of leading by example and demonstrating personal accountability.
• You’ll be working in a coldstore in temperatures of around -21 degrees. You will be provided with all of the PPE needed to keep you safe and warm.
• Excellent planning and organisational ability, with confidence in managing time-sensitive tasks and shifting priorities.
• WMS experience – you\’re comfortable using systems to monitor and manage inventory.
• Resilience under pressure – you\’re calm, solutions-focused, and quick-thinking when challenges arise.
• MHE licence or experience is a plus, but not essential.

What\’s in it for me?

• A permanent opportunity with a direct employer; we will not employ you through an agency.
• Opportunity to develop a career within an industry leading global company.
• Opportunity to earn an extra day of annual leave each year, up to the maximum of one extra week for length of service.
• Free onsite car park
• Support your emotional well-being with access to a 24/7 employee assistance phone line offering confidential free counselling and advice.
• Preferential rates for loans and savings offered through exclusive access to a credit union.