ILG (International Logistics Group Ltd)
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Warehouse Team Leader – ILG Logistics
About ILG
We’re an award-winning, market-leading third-party logistics (3PL) specialist providing high-quality order fulfilment and delivery services to premium brands, particularly in sectors such as beauty, fashion, and wellbeing. Our mission is to support these brands in their success—a mission driven by our deep commitment to investing in our people.
At ILG, we cultivate a culture of growth. We offer training and development, recognise and reward achievements, and provide clear pathways for career advancement. If you’re motivated to further your career, learn from a collaborative team, and unlock your potential within a dynamic organisation, this role could be a perfect fit.
The Role: Warehouse Team Leader
This hands-on, task-oriented leadership position ensures the smooth and efficient execution of warehouse operations. Reporting to the Manager, the Team Leader is accountable for overseeing key warehouse functions—including shipping—and maintaining company policies, safety standards, and high operational performance.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee and coordinate warehouse operations, ensuring adherence to company procedures, accurate workflows, and optimal resource utilisation (staff, equipment, systems).
- Lead by example in shifting, stock management, picking and packing, and packing, ensuring exceptional customer service standards are met.
- Identify bottlenecks in stock, workflow, or shipping processes and initiate problem-solving solutions proactively.
- Responsible for accurate workload and task prioritisation, ensuring deadlines and process improvements are consistently achieved.
- Consideration for team member performance management, training, and support where required.
- Handle warehouse systems (e.g. WMS) and Microsoft Office365 (e.g. Excel) with competence.
- Operate warehouse equipment—forklifts, conveyors, scanners—safely and effectively.
- Uphold workplace safety, security, and compliance standards as the primary enforcer within the team.
- Collaborate closely with Managers and other teams to maintain smooth operational performance.
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Key Requirements:
- Prior experience in a supervisory or team leadership role within a warehouse (desirable).
- Proven expertise in a warehouse operation to effectively manage designated areas, delivering high-value customer services.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills—identifying issues like stock discrepancies, optimising team workflows, and finding solutions.
- Familiarity with KPIs and their relevance to operational success.
- Ability to delegate and lead teams toward task completion while retaining hands-on operational engagement (handling day-to-day warehouse activities).
- Methodical approach, with excellent judgement on channeling workload and timely execution.
- Proficiency in warehouse management systems and Microsoft Office365.
- Experience operating warehouse equipment (e.g. forklifts).
- Commitment to health, safety, and security standards (training/teaching compliance where needed).
- Adaptability with quick thinking within fast-paced environments.
- Financial awareness and appreciation of operational efficiencies.
- Exposure to continuous improvement methodologies.
- Understanding of the value of service provision through team effort.
Working Arrangements:
- Operating Hours: Predominantly 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
Benefits Package:
- Pension, Life Assurance, Healthshield Cash Plan and Employee Discount Perks*.
- 22 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays, increasing to 25 days post 2 full years employment with New Year holiday sales and purchase options).
- Birthday Leave.
- Free on-site parking (with electric vehicle charging at applicable locations).
- Discretionary company bonus scheme, range of employee awards, and Maternity/Paternity leave.
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (focused on mental wellbeing).
- Cyber Insurance scheme for employee security protection.
- Cycle-to-Work Scheme support.
- Uniform and full PPE provided on the job.
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Note: Benefits may vary byranch.
Job Application Requirements:
Essential:
- Legal right to work in the UK (we cannot sponsor visas).
- Successful completion of a Basic DBS check required for employment.
Supporting Documentation:
- You must submit two or more reference proofs covering the past five years of employment history if requested.
- Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak English fluently—essential for workplace communication, health & safety compliance, and coordination.
- If you meet the role criteria AND have insight into skillsets that match our organisational growth, apply now.
Note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. In the interest of efficiency, we may close recruitment shortly after initial consideration of responses—please apply promptly to secure consideration.
For further insights into company culture, how we support employees, or the ILG story, visit: https://www.ilguk.com/about-us/
The role you see here might be commonly known internationally as: Logistics Team Leader, Warehouse Supervisor, or Production Team Leader. But consider it by our team name—Warehouse Team Leader at ILG.!
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