MAK Jobs is recruiting Warehouse Team Leader on behalf of our client — a dynamic, fast-paced operation in Stafford. This is a strong opportunity for an ambitious, hands-on leader who thrives in a demanding, quality-focused environment and is motivated by team performance.

Location:Stafford, ST16

Hours:Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:00
Pay:£15.00 - £18.75 per hour

If you have the leadership experience and drive to deliver results, we’d like to hear from you.

The role

You will lead a team of reworkers , pickers and co-packers, keeping daily output on track while maintaining high standards of quality, safety and communication. The operation is high-volume and priorities can change quickly, so you will need to plan well, deploy people effectively, and stay calm under pressure.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and manage a team of reworkers and co-packers to hit daily targets and maintain performance standards

• Communicate clearly and effectively with internal departments and external partners

• Respond quickly to shifting priorities in a high-volume environment

• Review and plan weekly work schedules, making best use of headcount and resources

• Oversee staff deployment, manage return-to-work procedures, and support disciplinary and investigation processes where required

• Monitor attendance, timekeeping and productivity, addressing issues promptly and fairly

• Induct, train and coach team members so they follow standard operating procedures and quality specifications

• Carry out quality checks, raise defects and ensure rework and co-pack work meets customer requirements

• Maintain a safe, tidy and organised work area, including 5S/housekeeping and correct use of PPE

• Ensure health and safety rules are followed, report incidents and near misses, and support risk assessments

• Track team KPIs and provide clear updates to management on output, quality and labour

• Support stock accuracy, labelling, packing and documentation as required

• Complete shift handovers and escalate operational issues in good time

• Contribute to continuous improvement and help implement process changes on the floor

Essential requirements

• Proven supervisory or team leadership experience in a similar fast-paced environment

• Strong computer literacy and confidence using operational systems

• Excellent attention to detail and a consistent focus on quality

• A clear ability to motivate, develop and performance-manage a team

• Flexibility and resilience when operational demands change