Stores Team Leader

About the role

We're looking for a Stores Team Leader to support the day-to-day running of our stores operation, helping to ensure materials are available when needed, standards are maintained, and the team is set up for success. Acting as a key support to the Stores Supervisor, you'll play an important role in driving safety, quality, and operational performance across the department.

As a Stores Team Leader, you'll help coordinate activities within the stores function, provide guidance and support to colleagues, and step in to deputise for the Stores Supervisor when required. You'll be a visible presence on the shop floor, helping to resolve issues, promote best practice, and maintain high standards across the team.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day operation of the stores function and deputise for the Stores Supervisor when required
• Promote a safe working environment and ensure housekeeping standards are maintained
• Provide guidance and support to team members, helping them understand priorities and achieve objectives
• Help identify and resolve operational issues that could impact quality, delivery, or efficiency
• Support continuous improvement activities and encourage positive working practices across the team
• Monitor quality standards and support investigations and corrective actions when required
• Work closely with colleagues across Operations to help achieve production and business targets

Requirements

• Experience working within a stores, warehouse, stock control, or manufacturing environment
• Good understanding of inventory management and stock control processes
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements within a workplace environment
• Experience working to deadlines and managing changing priorities
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to resolving issues
• Ability to communicate clearly and confidently with colleagues at all levels
• A positive attitude and willingness to support, guide, and motivate others
• Good IT skills and experience using inventory or warehouse management systems

Qualifications

• Experience leading, coaching, or supervising a team would be advantageous
• Familiarity with continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, or 5S principles would be beneficial

Pay

Up to £18.50 per hour, dependent on experience.

Schedule

40 hours per week, between 07:00 and 15:30, Monday to Friday.

Benefits

• 25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part-time employees)
• Enhanced pension and life assurance: 5% employer contribution to pension scheme and life assurance cover of five times your basic salary
• Enhanced family leave policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, and other family leave provisions
• Health and wellbeing support: Company-funded Health Shield Medical Cash Plan, GP Anytime service, Occupational Health support, and health surveillance
• Employee support services: Access to Employee Assistance Programme and Care Concierge service for practical, emotional, financial, and wellbeing support
• Career development opportunities: Role-specific training, apprenticeships, leadership, and management development programmes
• Cycle to Work scheme
• My Benefits platform: Discounts on shopping, travel, entertainment, health, and wellbeing services
• Free independent mortgage advice