Warehouse Team Leader – Night Shift – Permanent Role
Location: Waltham Abbey
Shift: Permanent Nights – Sunday to Thursday 8.30 pm to 6am (42.5 hours per week)
Salary: £(phone number removed) per annum (inclusive of shift allowance)
About the Role
Centric Talent are looking to recruit an experienced and talented Warehouse Team Leader on behalf of one of our clients who are a leading distributor of bathroom, kitchen and plumbing products.
We’re looking for a confident and hands-on Warehouse Nights Team Leader to help drive our clients picking operation during the night shift. This is a key frontline leadership role where you’ll keep the operation running smoothly, ensure orders are picked accurately and on time, and create a safe, productive environment for your team.
You’ll lead by example on shift — motivating colleagues, solving problems in real time, and stepping up to take operational control whenever the Nights Supervisor is unavailable.
If you thrive in a fast-paced warehouse environment and enjoy leading from the front, this could be the role for you.
What You’ll Be Doing
Keeping the Shift on Track
Deliver the nightly picking plan to meet dispatch deadlines
Allocate labour effectively across picking zones
Monitor live performance, accuracy, and completion rates
Take quick corrective action to keep service on track
Escalate any risks to safety, service, or compliance promptlyLeading the Team
Motivate, guide, and support picking operatives throughout the shift
Ensure tasks and expectations are clearly understood
Provide real-time coaching and feedback
Support training and onboarding of new team membersHealth & Safety First
Enforce safe working practices and site rules at all times
Challenge unsafe behaviours and stop work where necessary
Maintain high housekeeping and PPE standards
Report hazards, near misses, and incidents correctlyQuality & Accuracy
Maintain high picking accuracy and minimise errors
Carry out spot checks and basic audits
Support investigations and corrective actions where neededStepping Up When Needed
When deputising for the Nights Supervisor, you’ll take responsibility for:
Coordinating the shift and making operational decisions
Completing clear shift handovers
Maintaining standards, discipline, and operational controlWhat We’re Looking For
Essential
Experience in a warehouse or distribution picking environment
Previous team leadership or senior operative experience
Strong understanding of productivity, accuracy, and dispatch deadlines
Confident communicator who can challenge standards constructively
Calm, decisive approach in a fast-moving night operationDesirable
Experience deputising for a Supervisor
Familiarity with WMS and handheld scanning systems
Experience working in a KPI-driven environmentWhy Join Us?
This is a great opportunity to step into a leadership role where you can make a real impact every night. You’ll play a vital role in delivering for customers, developing your team, and supporting a high-performing warehouse operation.
If you’re ready to take the lead and keep things moving while the rest of the world sleeps — we’d love to hear from you
