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Senior Warehouse Operative — Step-Up Team Leader

Job Code: JB 219

Location

Northampton, UK

Rate Of Pay

£12.98/Hour

Contract Type

Contract / Full-time, Permanent / Full-time, Temporary / Full-time

This opportunity is time-sensitive. If you think you're a great fit, apply now!

Job Description:

An excellent role for an experienced warehouse operative ready to take the next step into a supervisory capacity.

The role is predominantly hands-on picking and packing, with regular opportunities to take on team leadership tasks, support daily operations, and develop supervisory skills.

Key responsibilities:

  • Accurately pick and pack customer orders to agreed standards and timelines.

  • Support day-to-day warehouse activities to keep operations running smoothly.

  • Step up into a team leader role when required: organise workload, prioritise tasks and guide colleagues.

  • Monitor order progress to ensure on-time completion and quality.

  • Use warehouse IT systems and basic Excel to record activity and check information.

  • Provide support and practical help to colleagues with routine issues.

  • Follow health & safety procedures at all times and maintain good housekeeping.

  • Maintain consistent productivity and quality standards.

Essential experience & skills:

  • Proven picking and packing experience in a busy warehouse environment.

  • Prior experience in a Team Leader, Supervisor or Management support role.

  • Confident with PCs and basic Excel skills.

  • Able to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced setting.

  • Strong communicator with a practical, positive attitude.

  • Reliable, detail-focused and willing to support the team when needed.

Shift Pattern:

  • Mon–Fri, 06:00–14:00 (some weekend flexibility required)
  • Temporary (possible permanent contract after 12 successful weeks)

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Ready to progress into a supervisory role while staying hands-on?

Apply today and our team will guide you through the next steps.

We look forward to receiving your application.

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