Warehouse Team Leader

DCS Group; Banbury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading distribution company in Banbury is seeking a proactive Warehouse Shift Manager to oversee daily operations and staff management. The ideal candidate will possess leadership experience in logistics and hold FLT licences. This role involves maintaining operational standards, ensuring compliance with Health & Safety, and driving performance improvements within the team. The position offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Medical Cash Plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Additional holiday for length of service

Staff Shop

Social & charity events

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse or logistics management essential.
• FLT licences required for safe equipment operation.
• Strong leadership and communication skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day warehouse operations and staff.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and GDP requirements.
• Monitor team performance and support staff training.

Skills

Experience in warehouse, logistics, or distribution leadership

Strong communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills

Ability to motivate teams and drive performance

Education

FLT licences (Counterbalance & Bendi)

IOSH Managing Safely and understanding of safe working practices

Tools

WMS

Sage

Job description

Warehouse Shift Manager

DCS Group, the UK’s leading distributor, manufacturer and exporter of health, beauty and household brands, is looking for a proactive Warehouse Shift Manager to join our fast‑paced Banbury operation.

As part of our warehouse leadership team, you will oversee the day‑to‑day running of Bendi, Yard, Export, Goods Out and Picking activities. You will manage staff and resources, plan workloads, ensure SOP compliance, and maintain high operational standards across your shift. A strong focus on Health & Safety, equipment availability and continuous improvement is essential, as is the ability to brief teams clearly and maintain effective communication with managers and colleagues.

You will monitor performance, support training, handle issues proactively and ensure all GDP requirements for medicines and medical devices are met. Working closely with Operations Management and HR, you will contribute to a safe, efficient and positive working environment.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience in warehouse, logistics or distribution leadership
• FLT licences (Counterbalance & Bendi)
• Strong communication, organisation and problem‑solving skills
• Working knowledge of WMS, Sage and warehouse systems
• IOSH Managing Safely and understanding of safe working practices
• Ability to motivate teams and drive performance

What we offer:

• Life Assurance
• Medical Cash Plan
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Additional holiday for length of service
• Staff Shop
• Social & charity events

Location: Northampton, England, United Kingdom
Salary: £32,743.00 – £37,595.00

Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Distribution
• Industries: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage