Full job descriptionConsula is recruiting on behalf of a major distribution operation in Coventry, at the heart of the UK’s logistics Golden Triangle, for a Warehouse Team Leader to join their growing site leadership team. Our client runs a high-volume facility serving national retail and e-commerce customers, and they are known internally for promoting from within and investing in their people.


This is a hands-on leadership role on a busy shift. You will lead a team of warehouse operatives across goods-in, picking, packing and despatch, making sure daily targets are met safely and accurately. You will be the first point of contact for your team, setting the tone for the shift and working closely with shift managers to keep the operation moving.


This opportunity would suit an experienced warehouse operative or senior operative ready to step up, or an existing team leader looking for a larger, faster-paced site.


Location: Coventry
Salary: £33,000 – £35,000 per year
Employment: Permanent


The Role


• Lead, motivate and support a team of warehouse operatives across your area of the site.
• Allocate work, monitor productivity and re-balance resources through the shift to hit daily targets.
• Carry out shift briefings and keep clear communication between your team and site management.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety, conducting checks and reporting issues promptly.
• Support stock accuracy through cycle counts, investigations and good housekeeping.
• Train new starters and support the development of your team members.
• Handle first-line queries, absence reporting and return-to-work conversations.


A Typical Day


You will start with a shift handover and briefing, walking your area to check staffing, equipment and workload. Through the day you will balance picking and despatch priorities, jump in to resolve blockers, and keep a close eye on safety and quality. Before handover you will review performance against targets, log anything the next shift needs to know, and check in with your team.


About You


• Experience in a warehouse, distribution or logistics environment, ideally in a fast-paced, high-volume site.
• Previous experience leading or supervising people, formally or informally.
• A practical, calm approach to problem-solving under time pressure.
• Good understanding of warehouse health and safety.
• Comfortable using warehouse management systems and scanners.
• Forklift licences (counterbalance or reach) are helpful but not essential.


What You Can Expect


• A salary of £33,000 – £35,000 per year, depending on experience.
• 28 days’ annual leave including bank holidays.
• Genuine progression routes into shift management and beyond.
• Full training and support from an experienced site leadership team.
• A stable, permanent role with a well-established employer.


If you are ready to take the next step in your warehouse career, we would love to hear from you. Apply through Consula today and our team will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail.