Warehouse Team Leader
Location: Rochester, Kent
Salary: £31,000
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Contract Type: Permanent

Are you an experienced Warehouse Team Leader with a hands-on approach and strong leadership skills?
Do you hold current Counterbalance and High Reach forklift licences?

We are seeking a proactive and organised Warehouse Team Leader to join our client’s busy warehouse operation based in Rochester. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual with a background in warehouse supervision—ideally within a food manufacturing environment.

About the Role:
You will be responsible for the safe and efficient movement and storage of goods, ensuring high standards of safety and accuracy are upheld across all warehouse operations. You will also provide supervisory cover in the absence of the Warehouse Supervisor.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure products are moved and stored safely and in line with company standards

• Plan and optimise warehouse space (racking and floor) for maximum utilisation

• Manage and document stock returns, liaising with QA and Supply Chain teams

• Ensure all incoming raw materials are labelled and stored correctly per instructions

• Maintain strict health and safety practices at all times

• Provide cover for the Warehouse Supervisor as needed

• Support the Operations and Supply Chain teams with additional duties as required

Skills & Experience Required:

• Previous experience in a Warehouse Team Leader or Supervisory role

• Ideally from a food manufacturing background

• Knowledge of warehouse environments and IT stock control systems

• Accurate record-keeping and strong attention to detail

• Valid Counterbalance and High Reach forklift licences with hands-on experience

• Excellent communication and team leadership skills

• Able to delegate, motivate, and problem-solve effectively under pressure

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