Stores Team Leader

About the Role

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is recruiting on behalf of a leading manufacturing company for a Stores Team Leader to join the Operations team on a temp-to-perm basis.

This is a hands-on operational leadership role responsible for ensuring the Stores function runs efficiently, safely, and in line with production requirements. You will lead a team of stores operatives, supporting day-to-day activity while ensuring high standards of accuracy, stock control, and system compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, support, and supervise the Stores team to achieve daily operational targets
• Ensure accurate and timely picking, goods receipt, and distribution of materials to production
• Maintain high levels of stock accuracy through cycle counting and disciplined inventory control
• Oversee ERP transactions and ensure full compliance with scanning and traceability processes
• Act as first point of contact for operational queries and prioritisation of work
• Maintain housekeeping, audit readiness, and operational standards within the Stores area
• Promote and enforce safe working practices in line with EHS requirements
• Support continuous improvement activity across Stores operations
• Ensure effective use of automated storage systems (VLM)

Key Requirements

Essential:

• Experience in a warehouse, stores, or materials handling environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to work in a fast-paced operational environment
• Good communication and team leadership skills
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable:

• Experience with ERP systems and hand-held scanning devices
• FLT licence
• Supervisory or team leader experience
• Continuous improvement or lean manufacturing experience

Hours and Benefits

• 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Working hours between 08:00–18:00 (to be agreed with line manager)
• Early Friday finish currently in place, subject to workload
• Temp-to-perm opportunity with long-term progression potential

Please apply if you have relevant experience in a warehouse, stores, or materials handling environment and are looking for a leadership role within a fast-paced manufacturing setting.