Warehouse Team Leader
| Posting date: | 20 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £15.38 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 March 2026 |
| Location: | Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0AW |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | The Best Connection Group Limited |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | JN -022026-18705_1771604574 |
Summary
The Best Connection are recruiting for a Night shift/Late Shift Warehouse Team leader for one of our clients in Bedford. This role is a temp to perm opportunity to join one of the UK's largest distributors of plumbing supplies.
The shift pattern is Sunday-Thursday from 18:00 - 03:00 hrs, pay rate is £15.38 per hour. We are accepting applications who hold in date accredited Reach Truck/Counterbalance licences and at least 2-3 years supervisory experience.
Responsibilities of the Night shift Warehouse Team Leader:
- Motivate, lead and coach a team of warehouse operatives
- Monitor and assign daily tasks to ensure timely and accurate order picking
- Carry out regular team briefings/meetings to communication expectations, goals and updates
- Maintain a safe working environment by adhering to and enforcing EHS policies and procedures
- Conduct and record keep safety inspections and report any hazards to resolution.
- Follow all HR regulations and maintain a positive and productive working environment
- Track and report on any KPI's for the team - identifying any training needs
Requirements of the Night shift Warehouse Team Leader:
- Must have at least two years Warehouse supervisory knowledge and experience
- Strong knowledge of warehouse processes and procedures including health and safety and operational standards
- Conduct performance reviews and training activities to maximise team development and opportunities
- Strong attention to detail, conscientious and hard-working with the ability to lead the team to high performance standards
- Direct staff management experience, monitoring workflow and operational performance.
- Strong IT skills with experience in using warehouse management software applications
- Work collaboratively with management and staff
Benefits of working with The Best Connection:
- Friendly professionally training consultants
- 28 days per year paid holiday pro-rata
- Contributory pension scheme after qualifying period
- Online payslips and candidate portal
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.