Warehouse Team Leader
About this role
Job Title: Warehouse Team Leader
Recruiter: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency (recruiting on behalf of our client)
Location: Leeds, United Kingdom
Pay Rate: £13.96 per hour + various premium payments (Typical annual earnings for 40 day-shift hours per week including weekend working are in the region of £34,000, depending on the agreed shift pattern)
Pay Frequency: Weekly
Contract Type: Temporary
Hours: 40 hours per week (Generally on a 4-week rotation day-shift pattern, 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM; shifts may include weekends and bank holidays)
Closing Date: 26 November, 2026
About Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency
At Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, we connect dedicated talent with top employers across the UK. We focus on matching candidates with inclusive, supportive work environments where individuals are equipped to grow, succeed, and build fulfilling careers.
We are currently recruiting a Warehouse Team Leader on behalf of a leading national food-on-the-go retailer and supply chain network known for its supportive culture, strong safety focus, and excellent employee perks.
About the Role
As a Warehouse Team Leader, you will play a key role in keeping logistics operations running smoothly and efficiently. Working alongside and guiding a close-knit warehouse team, you will ensure that all store orders are fulfilled accurately and on time while maintaining strict compliance with health, safety, food hygiene, and legal standards.
Note: Working in a food supply chain environment involves exposure to flour and dust, as well as working within chilled and frozen warehouse environments.
Key Responsibilities
Team Direction & Leadership: Lead, motivate, and work alongside your team to ensure tasks are completed effectively and targets are met.
Order Accuracy & Fulfilling: Oversee order picking and packing processes to ensure high quality, accuracy, and timely dispatch.
Compliance & Safety: Enforce adherence to food safety, health and safety regulations, and internal operational procedures.
Workplace Environment: Maintain clean, safe, and organized warehouse areas, including ambient, chilled, and frozen zones.
Candidate Requirements
Leadership Experience: Ideally previous experience as a Team Leader or Supervisor in a warehouse, logistics, or food manufacturing environment.
Planning & Organization: Strong time management skills with the ability to organize both your own workload and team schedules to meet operational targets.
Shift Flexibility: Comfortable working shift patterns that include day shifts (6:00 AM – 2:00 PM), weekends, and bank holidays.
Systems Knowledge: Experience using SAP systems is beneficial, though not essential.
Inclusive Values: Committed to promoting an inclusive culture where every team member is valued and supported.
Benefits & Perks
Competitive Weekly Pay & Shift Premiums: Base rate of £13.96/hr plus shift premiums (typical earnings ~£34,000/yr for 40 hours including weekends).
Generous Discounts: Up to 50% discount on food products for you and a family member.
On-Shift Perks: Free hot drinks while on shift and fully paid rest breaks.
Profit Share Scheme: Share in 10% of annual company profits.
Health & Wellbeing Support: 24/7 access to a Health and Wellbeing App offering Remote GP consultations, physiotherapy, and confidential helplines.
Financial & Future Planning: Matched pension contributions up to 7%, employee share plans, long-service awards, and growing holiday entitlement over time.
Everyday Savings: Access to exclusive partner discounts on everyday shopping, leisure, and lifestyle brands.