Warehouse Team Leader

DSV - Global Transport and Logistics

Warehouse Team Leader overseeing section of warehouse operations at DSV, ensuring productivity and safety alongside managing a team of operatives.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeThrapston • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in warehouse operations, focusing on team development, compliance with health and safety standards, and effective communication. Proficient in managing productivity and quality while utilizing IT systems for reporting and stock management.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Warehouse Leadership ExperiencePeople Management SkillsHealth And Safety ComplianceForklift LicenceIT Knowledge Including Spreadsheets

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Hard Skills

Warehouse Operations ManagementQuality ControlPerformance MonitoringTraining And DevelopmentStock Management

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsPlanning SkillsOrganisational SkillsProactive Decision MakingTeam Coordination

Tools & Technologies

Warehouse SystemsSpreadsheets

Certifications & Qualifications

Forklift Licence

Industry Keywords

Health And Safety StandardsLean Techniques

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee a section of the warehouse, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
Support the management team in achieving business targets.
Lead a team of operatives, coordinating workloads and monitoring performance.
Maintain high standards of quality and productivity.
Train new operatives and support ongoing development.
Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
Produce reports and assist with stock takes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience in a warehouse leadership role.
Strong people management skills with the ability to inspire and develop others.
Excellent communication, planning, and organisational skills.
Possess a proactive approach, confident in decision making.
Good IT knowledge, including spreadsheets and warehouse systems.
A solid understanding of health and safety requirements.
A forklift licence and knowledge of lean techniques would be an advantage.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement
Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme for Ultra-Low Emissions Cars
Salary Sacrifice Cycle Scheme
WeCare App for support with physical and mental wellbeing, including access to GPs for you and your dependents.
LifeWorks app for access to cashback and discounts on high street and online brands.
Life Insurance and access to expert probate support.