Warehouse Team Leader

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Job reference: UK-2023-030657
Full time/Part time: Full time contracts available
Location: Unit D1, Centrix Business Park, Fortify Way, Corby, NN17 5DQ
Start date: Immediate
Purpose: Deichmann are currently recruiting for a Warehouse Team Leader in our Distribution Centre in Corby, Northamptonshire.



The Distribution Centre services a multi-channel retail operation including online fulfilment, deliveries to over 100 plus stores nationwide and returns processing.

Ideal candidate: This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Warehouse Team Leader, who will join us on a full-time basis and in return receive a competitive salary of up to £28,620 per annum.

You will join a successful, international retail brand, work within a fast paced, welcoming and growing team.

The normal hours of work will be 40 hours per week with a 30 minute unpaid break each day. This will usually consist of 5 working days and 2 rest days in each week (Monday – Sunday).

Rotating shifts pattern - 9am to 5:30pm and 11:30am to 8pm
Key activities:

• Assist in running an efficient warehouse operation which can fulfil operational demand and meet set targets.
• Communicate with staff on a regular basis to make them aware of priorities, targets, and operational requirements.
• Report progress updates, key achievements, and any concerns to the DC Manager.
• Train new Warehouse operatives within area of responsibility.
• Ensure all the warehouse related tasks are completed up to high standard.
• Produce regular reports and statistics as and when required.
• Manage time and attendance for operatives within area of responsibility and support Managers with people management issues.
• Support with any HR related tasks i.e., Return to Work, note taking and investigations.
• Promote a happy warehouse environment by engaging your team.
• Open or close the site premises.
• Maintain high standards of security in the warehouse.
• Ensure that all equipment is well maintained and used with purpose.
• Ensure all aspects of Health & Safety at Work and Food Safety Acts are strictly adhered to.
• Be able to communicate efficiently with different department and suppliers.
• Identify any improvements and make recommendations for change.
• Support organising and participate in stock takes at regular intervals.

Personal characteristics:

• Previous Warehouse Team Leading/Supervising experience required
• Good understanding of Warehouse processes, procedures, and Warehouse Management Systems
• Previous experience of inventory control
• Strong PC skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office and ability to use MS Excel at intermediate level or above
• Excellent people management skills with proven ability to build, lead and motivate a team to optimise their performance and development
• Knowledge and understanding of lean techniques may be advantageous
• A good working knowledge of health and safety and security requirements.
• Certification of First Aid, IOSH, Fire Marshal welcome.
• Reach truck and LLOP licence welcome.
• RTITB or ITSSAR trainer licence welcome.
• Pro-active, self-motivated and results driven
• Strong organisational ability
• Strong numerical and analytical ability
• A supervisory qualification of would also be beneficial.

Salary/Pay: Competitive salary of up to £28,620 per annum.