Warehouse Team Leader in Coalville

Location: Coalville

Shift: 4on 4off, Nights

About Us: At Gregory Distribution Ltd, we are committed to delivering excellence in logistics and transport services. Our team is dedicated to maintaining high standards of compliance and operational efficiency. We foster a strong culture of teamwork and continuous improvement.

Job Description: We are looking for a Warehouse Team Leader to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will oversee daily warehouse operations, ensuring efficiency, safety, and productivity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate a team of operatives on a daily basis, promoting a safe, productive, and positive working environment while resolving issues and escalating concerns when required.
• Oversee and monitor picking operations within your designated area, ensuring safety, accuracy, and performance targets are achieved in line with company expectations.
• Ensure the accurate receipt, storage, picking, and dispatch of goods using warehouse management systems and scanners, maintaining high levels of customer service and operational efficiency.
• Operate Counterbalance, VNA and LLOP equipment safely to load, unload, and move palletised goods, including placing pallets into racking locations.
• Maintain stock accuracy and control through effective warehouse processes and adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Conduct routine warehouse checks, including inspections of colleagues, MHE, equipment, and work areas to ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Drive compliance with all safety, operational, and housekeeping procedures, maintaining a clean, organised warehouse and ensuring equipment remains in good working order.
• Engage with team members to encourage best practice, identify and resolve operational challenges, and support the achievement of productivity targets.
• Take proactive steps to identify and resolve system, equipment, or facility issues, escalating where necessary to minimise operational disruption.
• Complete all required documentation accurately, report defects promptly, and liaise effectively with transport and distribution teams to ensure seamless operational coordination.
• Support, coach, and develop team members through regular one-to-one meetings, performance reviews, and ongoing feedback.
• Provide clear shift handovers to ensure continuity of operations and effective communication between teams.

Requirements:

• Valid Counterbalance, VNA and LLOP licences are preferred, but full training can be provided.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across teams.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of accuracy and quality.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while contributing positively within a team environment.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills, with the ability to accurately complete paperwork and use warehouse systems.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on warehouse environment.

Why Join Gregory Distribution Ltd?

• Competitive Salary: £34,111 per annum, including a Team Leader Premium of £50 per week.
• Hours: 18:00hrs to 06:00hrs, based on 4on 4off rota.
• Overtime: Paid at an hourly rate.
• Training: Monthly Courses for a variety of areas.
• Benefits: Additional holiday purchasing scheme, Retail discounts with Circular Benefits, Retail Trust Wellbeing Support, and more.
• Career Growth: Explore opportunities for professional development within our expanding business.
• Company Benefits: Excellent holiday allowance, life assurance, pension, and sickness scheme.
• Extras: Christmas Savings Club, Black Circle Tyre Discount, Cycle To Work Scheme, Free Uniform and paid Volunteer Day.
• Wellbeing Support: Benefit from the Retail Trust Wellbeing Support program.
• Team Environment: Be part of a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration.

How to Apply:

If you have the drive to be the best and want to be part of a flourishing and ambitious company, apply now! Please submit your application as soon as possible. Due to high volumes of applications, we reserve the right to close adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications.

Eligibility: Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions. Proof of Right to Work will be required at the interview stage.

Contact Us: For any queries, please contact our Recruitment Team. Our team is available Monday to Friday, 08:30hrs - 17:00hrs.

Note to Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to recruit directly but have a Preferred Supplier List for when we need assistance. We'll be in touch if we need you.