Warehouse Team Leader, Ashford Surrey, TW15 1BL

Warehouse Team Leader, Ashford Surrey, TW15 1BL

Start date 02/03/2026
Time Type Full time
Contract Type
Permanent
Mobile Work No mobile working
Reference ID JR118951
Company Name Rhenus High Tech Limited
Location
Ashford
Job Category Warehouse | Logistics
Business Unit
Special Delivery
Contact Person Mike Yates
+44 (1784) 422979

Your Benefits

Reference ID JR118951
Company Name Rhenus High Tech Limited
Location
Ashford
Job Category Warehouse | Logistics
Business Unit
Special Delivery
Contact Person Mike Yates
+44 (1784) 422979

Job Description

What you can expect

Main Activities:

  • Assist in managing the day-to-day operations of the warehouse, making the most efficient use of resources available, both staff and space
  • Organise the warehouse areas, making the best and most efficient use of space, taking into account customer, company and product requirements
  • Ensure that all procedures are followed and detailed records are kept, for Goods In, Goods Out, Quarantine and other processes.
  • Ensure that all warehouse activities are closely supervised and managed and any issues immediately reported and escalated
  • Liaising with internal and external customers, in a professional and courteous manner
  • Process customer (RMA’s) return merchandise authorisations
  • Loading & unloading procedures are followed.
  • When loading vehicles ensure the load is
  • Correct
  • Fit for Transit
  • NO evidence of damage
  • All equipment to assist the driver is available
  • Constantly review processes and systems and recommend improvements and changes
  • Ensure that customers are invoiced for all chargeable warehouse activities on a monthly basis
  • Organise all activities & assign jobs accordingly for staff
  • Assist in the managing of stock control: goods receipt, storage, retrieval and timely picking of goods, shipment loading & transferring, document recording and data entry into system
  • Ensure that cyclical, stock checks and weekly, monthly and annual checks/audits are undertaken and are accurate
  • Ensure Warehouse and yard are clean and tidy at all times
  • Investigate and report on any warehouse issues for damaged or missing stock
  • Implement any corrective actions that come from investigations of issues
  • Develop staff skills as required.
  • Ensure that the workplace’s health and safety requirements are met and undertake quarterly audits and weekly inspections and safety tours
  • Take responsibility for the security of the building
  • Maintain housekeeping of warehouse and surrounding area
  • Issue Inventory reports to customers
  • Look for and implement cost reduction measures in all aspects of warehouse activities
  • Work with auditors to check and verify stock during inventory events
  • Promote constant motivation among staff to strive for an efficient and effective warehouse
  • Adhere to the company’s Health & Safety policy at all times
  • Maintain the standards of the company as defined in ISO9001, ISO14001 and ISO 45001.
  • Ensure that all processes are adhered to
  • In addition to your normal duties, you may be required to undertake other duties in line with the needs of the business and flexibility should be recognised as paramount to the role
  • You may on occasion be required to work in other sites as workload dictates

What you bring

Key Skills and Experience:

  • Two years’ experience in a high value, high tech environment is essential.
  • Excellent IT knowledge and warehouse systems knowledge essential
  • Commercially astute with direct customer service experience of working closely with customers on a regular basis is essential
  • Good People management skills
  • Good team member who can also work on own initiative
  • A Flexible and can-do attitude
  • Good organisation and communication skills
  • Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation
  • Warehouse Admin, stock control, including perpetual stock checks and reporting
  • Counterbalance, Reach Truck, Forklift Truck, Powered Pedestrian Truck and driving licences

 

Business Unit

Special Delivery

Rhenus Special Delivery digital professionalizes the strategic development of Rhenus High Tech and Rhenus Home Delivery with a focus on digitalization, innovation, employee development, and retention. Our teams act as initiator, driving forward process optimization and the redesign of the logistics products offered. We offer our employees a future-oriented workplace and the opportunity to grow together with us in a dynamic and innovative environment.

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Welcome to Rhenus

Where our journey of growth connects with yours.

We are a global powerhouse on a mission to be pioneers in everything we do. United, we make an impact and dare to redefine what's possible. Ready to unlock untapped potential. We are on the fast track. At Rhenus, we thrive on collaboration. Every voice is heard, and every idea is valued. We stand as one global team. Where everyone contributes to our success. Together, we shape the future of logistics and beyond. Empowered by you.

Recruitment Process

Online application

Your documents will reach us quickly and directly via our online application form; depending on the position, a cover letter may be required. In any case, we are eager to see your CV and references – for us, the best way to make a good first impression.

Application screening

Our HR team and the responsible department will take a close look at your application as soon as possible. We will do our best to give you feedback within two weeks. With your agreement, we would also be happy to forward the documents to other business units if the selected position does not work out.

Selection Process

Depending on the position, there are various ways of finding out if we are a good match for each other. In most cases, we rely on a personal interview, on a eye level of course. Online tests, assessment centres or work on a trial basis may also be possible. In the end, the best decision is taken for both sides.

Onboarding

With your commitment, you are a part of the Rhenus Group right away – we are already eager to shape the logistics of the future together with you. To ensure that your start is a complete success, we will familiarise you with everything you need to know about Rhenus and your assignment with us. Your experienced colleagues will guide you every step of the way, and together you will easily master each of your new tasks.

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