Warehouse Team Leader

Warehouse Team Leader

❄️ Please note: this role is based in a chilled warehouse environment (3–5°C).

Location: Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire

Salary: Competitive

Shift Pattern: 5 days out of 7 (including Sunday working)

Shift Times: 45 hours per week, 1pm–9:30pm (flexibility may be required)

Join a growing family business

Are you an experienced warehouse leader looking for your next challenge? Do you enjoy getting the best out of people and keeping a fast-paced operation running smoothly? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

Solstice is a rapidly growing family business. We're looking for two Warehouse Team Leaders to join our National Distribution Centre in Waltham Cross.

About the role

This is a hands-on leadership role. You'll be the go-to person on the warehouse floor, leading and motivating a team. You'll turn daily priorities into results, keep everyone focused and make sure KPIs and service levels are met on every shift.

What you'll be doing:

• Leading, motivating and supporting your team to hit daily KPIs

• Overseeing receipt, storage, picking and dispatch, keeping everything accurate and efficient

• Keeping stock accurate through inventory control, regular checks and fewer discrepancies

• Managing scheduling, training and performance reviews, and developing your people

• Driving a strong Health & Safety culture and following company policies and procedures

• Working with the quality control team to maintain product standards and accurate picking and packing

• Keeping warehouse equipment, including forklifts and storage systems, safe and well maintained

• Reporting on inventory, productivity and other key metrics

• Helping manage the warehouse budget and finding cost savings

• Spotting and delivering process improvements that increase efficiency and reduce waste

What we're looking for

• Proven experience in a Team Leader, Supervisor or Warehouse Management role, ideally in chilled FMCG

• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a team

• Good organisation and problem-solving skills

• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and best practice

• Confident using warehouse management software and MS Office

• Clear communication and good people skills

What we offer

• Annual pay reviews

• 28 days' holiday including bank holidays, rising to 33 days with service

• Retail discount membership

• Healthcare cash plan membership

• Further benefits that grow with your service and commitment

Ready to lead from the front? Bring your warehouse experience and leadership skills to Solstice. Apply now. We look forward to hearing from you!

Solstice is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.