Warehouse Team Leader

Nelson Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of their freight business client based in Tyseley, Birmingham, for an experienced Warehouse Team Leader.

Job Overview

We are seeking a hands-on Warehouse Team Leader to oversee daily warehouse operations while managing and developing a small team. This role combines warehouse operator duties with leadership, stock control, and operational responsibility.

Salary & Hours

Mon – Fri 08:30 – 17:30

£28,930 Per Annum

Key Responsibilities

* Structure and organise the warehouse and team workflow

* Lead, manage, and motivate the warehouse team (currently 3 staff)

* Plan daily actions and workloads

* Learn and operate the warehouse management system

* Complete regular stock checks and maintain accuracy

* Control orders, pallets, and goods movements

* Ensure goods are correctly labelled, stored, and put away promptly

* Arrange goods onto racking efficiently and safely

* Upload POD paperwork onto scanner

* Scan picking and packing lists

* Complete and maintain all warehouse paperwork

* Carry out quality control checks

* Identify and implement training requirements for the team

* Conduct investigation meetings and resolve operational issues

* Carry out general warehouse operator duties as required

Forklift Licence Requirements

* Counterbalance forklift licence – essential

* Flexi and Combi licences preferred

* Training available for Flexi and Combi (Counterbalance priority)

Skills & Experience

* Previous warehouse or logistics experience

* Team leader / supervisory experience preferred

* Strong organisational and problem-solving skills

* Confident people management ability

* High attention to detail and quality standards

* Flexible approach to work

Additional Requirements

* Willingness to work overtime when required

* Flexible to work ad-hoc weekends

Please apply with your CV. This will be reviewed by a member of our team who will consider your skills and experience against the criteria required for the role. Please be aware we receive a high volume of applications - if successful you will be contacted within 72 hours.

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Nelson Recruitment Services Ltd. The services of Nelson Recruitment Services Ltd are that of an Employment Agency. Please be advised that our client can only accept applications from candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit, or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed