Despatch/Goods Out Team Leader

Despatch/Goods Out Team Leader

Salary: Competitive - Approximately £28,000 per year

Location: On-site - Gilberdyke, East Yorkshire

Hours: Full-time, Permanent - 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

Are you an experienced warehouse professional with strong leadership skills? We're looking for a Warehouse Team Leader to join our goods out /distribution team and help drive quality, performance, and customer satisfaction

Why join Johnston & Jeff?

Founded in 1880, Johnston & Jeff is a proud British company committed to excellence in animal nutrition and care. You will be part of a supportive team culture where teamwork and mutual respect are valued. We offer opportunities for training and ongoing professional development, helping you build your skills and grow within the business. This is a chance to make a meaningful impact in a well-established yet continually growing company.

About the role

As a Team Leader in our goods out department, you will be responsible for overseeing a team of warehouse operatives to ensure orders are picked accurately, stock is rotated efficiently, and safety and compliance standards are met. You will be instrumental in meeting our on-time, in-full targets and maintaining a safe and well-organised working environment.

Key responsibilities

Allocate daily tasks and supervise operatives to meet dispatch priorities

Lead daily team briefings and set achievable targets

Verify and sign off all outbound orders for accuracy and quality

Liaise with Transport, Logistics and Planning teams to coordinate picking with stock levels

Use the Diplomat system to manage orders and provide timely updates to internal stakeholders

Keep accurate records to support traceability and stock investigations

Assist with audits, stock counts and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) inspections

Promote a culture of safety and lead by example

Provide cover for the Transport and Logistics Supervisor when required

The ideal candidate

Previous experience in a warehouse or distribution role at team leader level

A confident communicator with good organisational and people-management skills

High attention to detail and strong IT literacy

Physically capable of manual handling and standing throughout the shift

A valid Forklift Truck licence – Counterbalance and Reach (Essential)

IOSH or NEBOSH awareness (Preferred, not essential)

Apply Now for this Despatch/Goods Out Team Leader role! If you are ready to lead from the front and help shape the future of our warehouse operations, apply today with your CV.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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