Stores & Logistics Team Leader

Stores and Logistics Team Leader

Location: Gillingham
Hours: 40 hours per week (Day shifts, Monday-Friday)
Contract: Full-time
Standard Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday (day shifts).
Flexibility: Occasional overtime may be required depending on business needs.
Salary: £35k+ DOE
We are looking recruiting for an experienced Stores and Logistics Team Leader to oversee daily warehouse operations, lead and motivate a small team, and ensure all goods are received, stored, and dispatched safely, accurately, and on time. This role requires strong leadership, excellent organisational capability, and the ability to maintain high standards in a fast‑paced environment.

Key Duties:

Overseeing the receiving of goods, unloading deliveries, and checking shipments against paperwork.
Inspecting items for damage or defects and liaising with the Goods Inwards Inspector and Purchasing team regarding discrepancies.
Stock Storage & Organisation, ensuring goods are moved to designated storage locations and stored safely and efficiently.
Maintaining an organised warehouse using internal inventory systems.
Accurately picking customer orders and preparing items for dispatch, including packing, wrapping and labelling.
Organising outgoing shipments and loading orders onto delivery vehicles.
Preparing correct documentation such as delivery notes, invoices, and shipping labels.
Conducting regular stock cycle counts and maintaining real‑time accurate stock records.
Using handheld scanners or warehouse management software and reporting discrepancies promptly.
Ensuring a clean, safe working environment, following all health and safety regulations.
Performing routine housekeeping duties to maintain an efficient workspaceKey Skills & Attributes

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

Leadership ability: Effectively delegating tasks, mentoring staff, managing workloads, and resolving conflict when required.
Strong teamwork & communication: Working closely with Purchasing, transport teams, and internal departments.
Physical fitness: Comfortable with manual handling, being on your feet, and moving stock around site.
Excellent attention to detail: Ensuring accurate picking, stock control, and documentation.
Good organisational & time management skills: Prioritising tasks in a busy environment.
Reliability & flexibility: A proactive work ethic and willingness to adapt to business needs.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Knowledge of MRP systems and warehouse/logistics processes.
2-5 years previous leadership experience in a warehousing or logistics environment.
Forklift licence - desirable.Benefits:

Every other Friday off
Life Insurance - 4 x salary
Pension - 3% employer/5% employee
22.5 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

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