Stores Team Leader

About the Company Our client is a global leader in high-speed precision machinery - a business with a world-class reputation, an excellent working culture, and a genuine commitment to developing its people. This is a business where operational leaders are valued, supported, and given the tools to succeed. The Opportunity We're looking for an experienced Team Leader to lead the stores team — overseeing day-to-day operations, driving continuous improvement, and making sure parts reach the production line on time. If you're a hands-on leader who takes pride in running a tight, safe, and well-organised stores function, this is a role worth serious consideration. What You'll Be Doing * Leading and managing daily workload for the stores team -receiving, locating, picking and delivering parts to line-side for machine build and sub-assembly * Supporting team development: training, safety awareness, risk assessments, SOPs and performance management * Attending daily and weekly stakeholder meetings, running team huddles, and maintaining the team board * Investigating picking, issuing and stock errors - carrying out spot checks and stock adjustments to maintain parts presentation standards * Leading mid-year and year-end stock checks and coordinating WIP checks with the Scheduling Manager * Driving 6S and continuous improvement activities to reduce waste and improve operational efficiency * Managing HR processes including return-to-work interviews, absence monitoring and disciplinary procedures What We're Looking For * At least 3 years' experience in a stores or warehousing role * Previous experience in a factory or manufacturing environment * Experienced FLT driver with strong manual handling knowledge * Confident using WMS scanning systems and MS Office * Ability to lead a team, prioritise workload and react to urgent requirements * Strong communicator across all levels - verbal and written * Familiar with creating risk assessments and SOPs Salary & Benefits On offer is a competitive salary of £38,737 plus: * Up to £2,200 annual bonus * 33 days annual leave * Health cash plan * Enhanced pension scheme * Life assurance * Genuine progression and development opportunities Ready to take the next step? Apply with your CV and we'll be in touch to discuss the role in more detail