Key Responsibilities
The Central Stores Team Leader will support the effective day-to-day running of the stores, warehouse and logistics service, ensuring stock, equipment and supplies are managed safely, accurately and efficiently.
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Supervise and support Stores and Logistics staff in daily operations.
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Coordinate workloads, resources, deliveries and collections across Service locations.
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Support effective stock control, inventory management, replenishment and stocktaking.
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Ensure orders are picked, packed, loaded and delivered accurately and on time.
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Monitor service performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and customer service.
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Support compliance with health and safety requirements, safe systems of work and operational procedures.
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Maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
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Deputise for the Stores and Logistics Manager when required.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
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Experience in warehouse, stores, logistics or supply chain operations.
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Ability to supervise, support and motivate a team.
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Strong organisational skills, with the ability to plan workloads and manage competing priorities.
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Good knowledge of stock control, inventory management and order fulfilment processes.
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Confident using IT systems, including Microsoft Office and stock or warehouse management systems.
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Strong communication and customer service skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships.
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Awareness of health and safety requirements and safe working practices.
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Ability to identify issues, solve problems and support service improvements.
The successful candidate will have experience in a warehouse, stores, logistics or supply chain environment, together with a full UK driving licence, good communication and well-developed IT skills, and a strong commitment to safe working practices. They will also be organised, customer-focused and able to support the effective day-to-day delivery of a busy warehouse and logistics service.
