Team Leader

4 Days Old

Were looking for an enthusiastic and motivated

Team Leader

to support our Bedford operation. This is a hands-on role where youll help drive performance across the warehouse, maintain 5S and Opertune standards, support quality checks, and coach team members to achieve their best. Acting as a key link between the team and management, youll step up in the Supervisors absence and ensure targets for volume, quality and efficiency are consistently met, helping Whistl deliver the highest quality and most cost-effective service for our customers.

About the Role

What Youll Be Doing People & Resource Management

Lead by example, demonstrating professionalism in all interactions. Support the coordination of shift activities, helping to prioritise and delegate tasks effectively. Monitor attendance, conduct, and performance in line with company policies. Train and coach team members from induction onwards to support their development. Assist in the creation of team performance reports (KPIs, absence, skills, H&S, etc.). Step up to run the shift in the Supervisors absence. Communication

Support daily team briefs and debriefs to ensure clarity of goals and expectations. Help build a strong team culture through effective collaboration and information sharing.

Process Management

Maintain and encourage adherence to all standard operating procedures. Drive Opertune and 5S initiatives throughout the operation. Support quality checks to ensure compliance with processes and standards. Ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements, including H&S, Mail Integrity, CDG and Data Protection. Accurately record and report any incidents, accidents, or near misses. Act as a key support during the Supervisor absence.

Benefits

Annual leave enhanced with long service. Company Pension Long service rewards: both financial and leave-based. Health cash plan. Life assurance scheme. Critical Illness cover Access to our prestige benefits and rewards portal. Career development opportunities. Access to a well-established Employee Assistance Programme provider. And other excellent benefits you'd expect from a market leader.

Requirements

What Were Looking For

Strong verbal and written communication skills. Confidence in giving feedback and influencing team performance Good organisational skills with the ability to work accurately under pressure. Competence in Microsoft Excel and Outlook. For some Supervisory roles, a forklift truck (FLT) Licence, First Aid, Fire Warden or relevant Health & Safety Training will be required.

Experience & Qualifications Ideally 1+ years experience within a 3PL, FMCG or Downstream Access environment. Additional Requirements Shift - Monday to Friday 11 pm to 07.30 am NSA applied to hours worked 10 pm to 6 am Flexibility to work across different shifts and occasionally different locations.

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Location:
Gb
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Management

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