Warehouse Team Leader

Warehouse Team Leader – needed in Tewkesbury, Salary: Starting at £14.12 per hour (increasing with training, up to £15.42), Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week – 5 shifts, Start Times: Various start times from 06:00, Location: Tewkesbury, Contract: Temp to Perm (12 Weeks). 
Join a well-established logistics and distribution operation! We’re looking for an enthusiastic Warehouse Team Leader to join a brand-new, state-of-the-art chilled warehouse in Tewkesbury. This is an entry-level leadership role with full training and long-term progression opportunities in warehouse management.

What You’ll Do 

• Support Warehouse Supervisors in the daily receipt, picking, and dispatch of chilled products 
• Lead, motivate, and coach a small team of Warehouse Operatives 
• Oversee stock movements, checking product codes and maintaining accuracy 
• Ensure safe and efficient loading and unloading of vehicles 
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe warehouse environment in line with food hygiene standards 
• Communicate effectively across Production, Haulage, and Distribution teams 
• Assist with staff performance monitoring and development 
• Provide cover for Supervisors during absences or holidays 

What We’re Looking For 

• Strong communication skills and ability to build positive working relationships 
• Motivated, proactive, and eager to develop leadership skills 
• Excellent attention to detail, organisational, and problem-solving abilities 
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities in a fast-moving warehouse 
• Knowledge of Health & Safety and safe working practices 
• (Desirable) Previous experience in FMCG, dairy, or chilled warehouse logistics 
• (Desirable) Forklift or PPT licence – training available 

Shift Pattern 

• Weekdays & Saturdays: Various start times approx. 06:00, 07:00, 08:00, 09:00 (occasionally 05:00) 
• 37.5 hours per week 
• Rotating shifts based on warehouse operational needs 

What’s in It for You 

• Competitive pay with overtime enhancements after 40 hours 
• Long-term stability via Temp-to-Perm route 
• Full training including Level 2 Food Safety, Level 2 HACCP, Level 2 COSHH, and leadership coaching 
• 30 days holiday (increasing with service) 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Health & wellbeing support 
• Pension scheme (4% employee / 4.5% employer) 
• Refer-a-friend bonus up to £500 
• Discounted products and delivery 
• Clear career progression and leadership development opportunities 

Interested? 
Apply now or visit us at: 
Pertemps Gloucester 
Unit 4A, Elmbridge Court 
Cheltenham Road East 
Gloucester, GL3 1JZ 
Mon–Fri, 08:00–17:00 
Call: 01452 507500