Location: Bristol Head Office
Hours: Full Time, Monday-Friday, 08:00-17:00
Salary: £30,000 per annum
We are looking for a hands‑on Warehouse Team Lead to support and oversee daily operations within our busy Recycling Department. This is a practical, floor‑based leadership role where you will work directly with the team, set priorities, maintain high standards, and ensure all recycling activities are completed safely, accurately and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
Lead daily warehouse and recycling operations, including dismantling, sorting, grading and handling materials.
Plan workloads, allocate tasks and organise cover for holidays and absence.
Maintain high standards of PPE use, manual handling, housekeeping and material segregation.
Coach and support team members in safe working practices, tool use, equipment care and quality standards.
Ensure accurate labelling, stock movement, traceability and disposal records.
Escalate risks, safety concerns, performance issues or operational blockers promptly.
Support continuous improvement and help shape departmental processes.
Lead by example in attendance, conduct, communication, safety behaviour and productivity.
What We're Looking For
Experience in recycling, e‑waste, warehouse operations, production, logistics or stock control.
Confident using hand tools, handling equipment and safe manual handling techniques.
Strong awareness of health & safety, PPE and material segregation.
Ability to organise people, workflow and priorities while maintaining output and standards.
Good attention to detail and clear communication skills.
Basic IT capability (email, spreadsheets, scanning/recording tools).
Training & Development
Certifications such as EPOC, CIWM or WAMITAB are beneficial but not essential.
We can provide training including forklift licences, manual handling and other role‑specific qualifications.
Who You Are
Hands‑on, visible and confident leading from the floor.
Calm, organised and reliable when priorities shift.
Fair, consistent and supportive with team members.
A practical problem solver with pride in safety, standards and output.Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.
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Salary description
£30000.00 - £30000.00 per year