Warehouse Team Leader

Warehouse Team Leader

Reports To: Depot Manager
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £27,000–£29,000 (DOE)
Location: Enfield, North London
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, shift-based (5 days out of 7, 7.5 hours between 07:00 and 19:00)

About the Role

Join a well-established organisation committed to making a positive impact in the community. As a Warehouse Team Leader, you’ll play a key role in overseeing day-to-day warehouse operations, managing a team of staff and volunteers, and ensuring the efficient handling of stock, all while supporting a meaningful mission.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team to run a chilled and ambient food warehouse.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community organisations.
• Use the Warehouse Management System effectively to manage stock.
• Handle physical stock movement using pallet trucks or by hand.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised warehouse environment.
• Conduct daily briefings with staff and volunteers to outline priorities.
• Perform regular stock counts and ensure proper handling of product recalls.
• Problem-solve operational issues promptly.
• Oversee Goods In, Warehouse Management, and Goods Out processes.
• Ensure Health and Safety regulations are adhered to by all team members.
• Plan delivery routes and coordinate schedules.
• Train and support staff and volunteers.

Location

This role is based at the Enfield depot, with occasional travel to other locations as required.

Candidate Profile
We’re looking for a proactive, organised, and people-focused leader with a passion for making a difference. A background in warehousing or similar operational roles is ideal, but we’re open to training motivated candidates with strong interpersonal and organisational skills.

Essential Skills and Qualities

• Positive attitude and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to inspire and manage a team effectively.
• Passion for reducing waste and supporting community initiatives.
• Flexible and team-oriented mindset.
• Confident problem-solver with excellent communication skills.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Knowledge of food sector warehousing practices.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and basic databases.
• Experience in prioritising tasks and meeting deadlines.
• Working with neurodiverse individuals.
• Use of customer relationship management (CRM) tools.
• Ability to drive a van confidently.
• Full UK driving licence (minimum 1 year, no more than 6 points).
• Forklift operation experience.

If you are interested apply now! Alternatively call Aaron at Pertemps Enfield