Warehouse Team Leader

Warehouse Team Leader | Warehouse Supervisor | Warehouse Operations | Stock Control | Inventory Management | Goods In & Out | Rochester

Location: Rochester, Kent
Salary: £32,500 per annum
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 11:00am – 9:00pm

About the Role

We are recruiting for an experienced Warehouse Supervisor / Warehouse Team Leader to join a leading plumbing materials business at their Rochester site.

Reporting directly to the Warehouse Manager, you will support the day-to-day running of the warehouse, ensuring operational efficiency, stock accuracy, and full compliance with health & safety procedures.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced warehouse professional looking to develop their career within a well-established and growing business.

Key Responsibilities

Warehouse Operations

• Support the daily management of warehouse operations, ensuring all orders are processed and dispatched efficiently
• Assist with picking, packing, goods receiving, stock control, and general warehouse activities (stock will be anything from 15ml fittings to 1000ml pipes)
• Lead warehouse teams and daily operations in the absence of the Warehouse Manager
• Ensure workloads are managed effectively to achieve operational targets and service levels

Health & Safety

• Support with maintaining a safe working environment for all colleagues
• Ensure all warehouse activities comply with company Health & Safety policies and current legislation
• Complete Health & Safety checks and inspections within required timescales

Stock Control & Inventory

• Support the Warehouse Manager with stock management and warehouse layout planning
• Conduct regular Perpetual Inventory (PI) Counts to maintain stock accuracy and integrity
• Investigate stock discrepancies and identify root causes
• Implement practical solutions to improve stock control processes and reduce errors

Quality & Customer Service

• Ensure compliance with company procedures and quality standards, including ISO9001 and ISO14001 requirements
• Deliver high levels of customer service through accurate and timely order fulfilment
• Support the reduction of picking and dispatch errors
• Ensure goods received are checked, stored, and processed accurately within warehouse systems

Key Requirements

• Previous experience within a Warehouse Supervisor, Warehouse Team Leader, or Senior Warehouse Operative position
• Good knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and warehouse compliance procedures
• Strong communication, organisation, and workload management skills
• Experience supervising or supporting warehouse teams
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Office (Kerridge experience advantageous)
• Positive and proactive approach with strong leadership potential

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £32,500 per annum
• Monday–Friday working pattern
• 11:00am – 9:00pm (+1hr Lunch)
• 28 days holiday
• Company pension scheme
• Excellent career development opportunities
• Immediate start available

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established business where you'll play a key role in supporting warehouse operations, developing staff, maintaining compliance standards, and driving operational performance.

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