Warehouse Team Leader

We are seeking is seeking an experienced and motivated Chilled Warehouse Team Leader to join a busy warehouse and distribution operation in Tewkesbury. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic warehouse professional with food manufacturing, FMCG, or chilled logistics experience to lead a team in a fast-paced, temperature-controlled environment.

Days worked: 5 days over 7 Monday - Saturday
Hours: Minimum of 37.5 hours, five shifts per week
Start Times: 06:00 onwards, with finish times based on production demands

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and motivate warehouse operatives to achieve operational targets
• Manage stock movements, ensuring product codes match picking tickets
• Oversee safe and efficient loading and unloading of delivery vehicles
• Ensure safe manual handling procedures are followed at all times
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised chilled warehouse environment
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and food hygiene standards
• Provide training, coaching, and support to team members
• Cover for the Warehouse Supervisor as required

Important Note: This is a physically active role and requires manual handling.

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in a busy warehouse environment - ideally in food manufacturing, FMCG, chilled distribution, or logistics
• Strong leadership and communication skills with a solutions-focused approach
• Ability to thrive under pressure and adapt to changing priorities
• Flexibility to work different shifts, including early starts from 06:00
• Knowledge of safe working practices and strong attention to detail
• Ideally a current Counterbalance Forklift Licence or Powered Pallet Truck (PPT) licence - training available for suitable candidates

Skills and Experience

• Competitive salary with overtime enhancements above 40 hours
• Comprehensive training and development - build your leadership career
• Pension, holiday entitlement and staff-discounted dairy products
• Be part of a supportive, community-focused team at the heart of sustainable manufacturing