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Warehouse Team Leader

Job details
Posting date: 20 June 2025
Salary: £20,000 to £30,000 per year
Additional salary information: 28475
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 18 July 2025
Location: Huntingdon, PE29 7EF
Company: Bensons for Beds Retail Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: BENS193042

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Summary

Warehouse Team Leader
Location: Huntingdon
Salary: £28,475 per annum + excellent benefits
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Shift Pattern: Rotating day shifts – 7:00am–3:30pm & 1:30pm–10:00pm

Are you an experienced Warehouse Team Leader with a hands-on approach and strong leadership skills? Join Bensons for Beds in our Huntingdon depot, where you'll play a key role in supporting the Supervisor with the day-to-day operations of our warehouse.

About the Role

You’ll lead and motivate a team of warehouse operatives, overseeing the smooth flow of goods in and out of the warehouse using WMS systems. You’ll also contribute to optimising our home delivery operation to help us maintain a world-class customer service standard.

Please note: This is a physically demanding role involving the loading of heavy items such as mattresses, bed frames, and bedroom furniture.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily warehouse operations, ensuring smooth and efficient processes

  • Organise and lead your team in line with operational needs

  • Monitor shift performance and report weekly on successes and areas for improvement

  • Manage stock movement using WMS, including receiving, dispatching, returns, and stock counting

  • Plan and manage team rotas alongside the Supervisor

  • Uphold high standards of health and safety through daily checks

  • Act as deputy for the Supervisor when required

  • Coach and support team members, identifying training and development opportunities

  • Ensure compliance with company procedures and drive team engagement

  • Promote a clean, organised, and pride-driven warehouse environment

About You

Experience & Knowledge

  • Previous experience in a team leader role within a warehouse or logistics environment

  • Confident using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

  • Proven track record of delivering excellent customer service

  • Ability to interpret written and numerical information

Skills & Attributes

  • Strong leadership and people management skills

  • Clear and confident communication – both written and verbal

  • Passionate about quality and customer service

  • Ability to work under pressure and meet performance targets

  • Computer literate (PPT training is a plus)

  • Organised, proactive, and committed to continuous improvement

What We Offer

  • Competitive base salary of £28,475 p.a.

  • 50% employee discount on Bensons products

  • Health & wellbeing cashback scheme via Medicash

  • Unum Income Protection cover

  • Legal & General pension scheme

  • Discounted gym memberships and Cycle to Work scheme

  • Annual leave buy & sell scheme

  • Enhanced maternity and adoption leave

  • Long service awards and ‘Love to Shop’ vouchers

  • Retail Trust access for financial, emotional and practical support

  • Ongoing learning, development, and career progression opportunities

About Us

We’re Bensons for Beds – a company with over 100 years of sleep expertise. We’re passionate about helping customers find their perfect night’s sleep through our tailored Sleep Wellness™ approach. With over 170 locations and 1800 colleagues nationwide, we’re growing fast under the ownership of Alteri Investors and have ambitious plans to become the UK’s leading omnichannel bed retailer.

Ready to Join Us?

If you're ready to step up, lead a team, and grow your career with us, click Apply Now to start your journey!

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