Warehouse Team Leader

1 day ago


Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Bensons for Beds Full time

Warehouse Team Lead

Huntingdon | 40 Hours per Week | Monday-Friday | £28,475

Shift Pattern: Rotating day shifts – 7:00am–3:30pm & 1:30pm–10:00pm

At Bensons for Beds, we believe great sleep starts with great teamwork. As a Warehouse Team Leader, you'll help drive a positive, productive environment where every delivery counts.

Your Purpose

You'll lead and motivate a team of warehouse operatives, overseeing the smooth flow of goods in and out of the warehouse using WMS systems. You'll also contribute to optimising our home delivery operation to help us maintain a world-class customer service standard.

Please note: This is a physically demanding role involving the loading of heavy items such as mattresses, bed frames, and bedroom furniture.

What You'll Be Doing

Oversee warehouse operations and Plan and coordinate resources effectively 

Communicate issues, performance metrics, and operational updates 

Ensure all operational processes are adhered to, driving a continuous improvement culture

Taking full responsibility for the engagement and wellbeing of all colleagues within the shift.

Recruit, coach, mentor, and support training plans to build team talent and succession plans.

Monitor shift performance and report weekly on successes and areas for improvement

Manage stock movement using WMS, including receiving, dispatching, returns, and stock counting

Plan and manage team rotas alongside the Supervisor

Uphold high standards of health and safety through daily checks

Act as deputy for the Supervisor when required

Promote a clean, organised, and pride-driven warehouse environment

What You Bring to the Sleepover

Essential:

2+ years' experience in an operational, warehouse, or logistics role

Strong leadership with a proven ability to lead, engage and develop teams

Demonstrated success in improving team performance and efficiency

Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and computer skills

Able to solve problems and tackle challenges with speed and precision.

Desirable:

Experience in a fast-paced warehouse and transport home delivery environment, involving large goods.

  IOSH qualified.

Proficiency in transport, warehouse and stock control management systems and tools

Here's What You Get:

  • Employee discount scheme for Bensons products (50% off products)
  • Life Assurance
  • Medicash - cashback options for Health and wellbeing services (dental, optical, virtual GP, other healthcare services and more)
  • Income Protection - for peace of mind if you're off work long term due to illness
  • Pension scheme – provided by Legal & General
  • Discounted Gym membership
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Annual leave buy & sell scheme – you can top up your holiday entitlement or sell unused days to suit you
  • Enhanced maternity and adoption leave
  • Long service awards and 'Love to Shop' voucher rewards to spend as you like

(*qualifying periods and terms apply)

Ready to Lead a Well-Rested Operation?

Apply today to join a company where your leadership helps deliver the best night's sleep


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