Stores Team Leader

Job type:Permanent
Town/City:Leeds
Salary/Rate:£38,737 per annum plus benefits
Job Category:Warehouse and Logistics
Job ref:6641
Post Date:05.05.26
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Jess Heywood
Jess Heywood
Senior Business Partner

About the Role

About the Company
Our client is a global leader in high-speed precision machinery — a business with a world-class reputation, an excellent working culture, and a genuine commitment to developing its people. This is a business where operational leaders are valued, supported, and given the tools to succeed.

The Opportunity
We're looking for an experienced Team Leader to lead the stores team — overseeing day-to-day operations, driving continuous improvement, and making sure parts reach the production line on time. If you're a hands-on leader who takes pride in running a tight, safe, and well-organised stores function, this is a role worth serious consideration.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Leading and managing daily workload for the stores team -receiving, locating, picking and delivering parts to line-side for machine build and sub-assembly
  • Supporting team development: training, safety awareness, risk assessments, SOPs and performance management
  • Attending daily and weekly stakeholder meetings, running team huddles, and maintaining the team board
  • Investigating picking, issuing and stock errors - carrying out spot checks and stock adjustments to maintain parts presentation standards
  • Leading mid-year and year-end stock checks and coordinating WIP checks with the Scheduling Manager
  • Driving 6S and continuous improvement activities to reduce waste and improve operational efficiency
  • Managing HR processes including return-to-work interviews, absence monitoring and disciplinary procedures

What We're Looking For

  • At least 3 years' experience in a stores or warehousing role
  • Previous experience in a factory or manufacturing environment
  • Experienced FLT driver with strong manual handling knowledge
  • Confident using WMS scanning systems and MS Office
  • Ability to lead a team, prioritise workload and react to urgent requirements
  • Strong communicator across all levels - verbal and written
  • Familiar with creating risk assessments and SOPs


Salary & Benefits
On offer is a competitive salary of £38,737 plus:

  • Up to £2,200 annual bonus
  • 33 days annual leave
  • Health cash plan
  • Enhanced pension scheme
  • Life assurance
  • Genuine progression and development opportunities

Ready to take the next step? Apply with your CV and we'll be in touch to discuss the role in more detail.

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