Team Leader – Drive Performance, Support Success
Job Title: Team Leader
Salary: £35,331 – £38,196
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 5-shift rota (70-day cycle: 2x 12-hour days 6am–6pm, 2x 12-hour nights 6pm–6am, 4 days off, repeated 7 times, followed by an 18-day break)
About Graham & Brown
Welcome to Graham & Brown, where creativity, innovation, and efficiency come together to deliver world-class distribution and logistics solutions! Since 1946, we’ve been a leading UK-based manufacturer and retailer of premium wallpaper, paint, and home décor products, supporting customers across retail and commercial sectors.
At Graham & Brown, we are passionate about fostering teamwork, operational excellence, and continuous growth. We provide a dynamic, supportive environment where your skills are valued, your career can develop, and your contribution directly impacts our customers’ experience.
The Role
We are looking for a proactive and reliable Team Leader to support the Warehouse Manager at our busy Distribution Centre. You will play a vital role in planning workloads, resolving issues, and ensuring orders are delivered accurately and on time. While this role does not carry direct line management responsibility, you will be expected to guide, support, and motivate the team.
What You’ll Do
- Supervise daily activities and ensure the team is fully supported
- Resolve order-picking issues effectively and efficiently
- Ensure all warehouse equipment is used correctly and safely
- Oversee the timely and accurate delivery of customer orders
- Investigate and resolve stock or order discrepancies
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping in line with company processes
- Liaise with internal teams to resolve order queries and discrepancies
- Highlight training and development needs to the Warehouse Manager
- Assist with arranging overtime or extra resource during peak periods
- Ensure compliance with health and safety guidelines and raise any concerns
Who We’re Looking For
- Experienced with WMS and understanding of distribution workflows
- Skilled in WMS with strong problem-solving ability
- Confident in guiding and motivating a team while supporting colleagues’ development
- Constructive and confident in providing feedback to improve performance
- First Aid trained (training can be provided)
- Licences for Narrow Aisle Truck, FLT, or Picking Truck are advantageous (training can be provided)
- Safety-focused, committed to maintaining high standards across the warehouse
What We Offer You
- Competitive salary between £35,331 – £38,196
- Structured shift pattern with extended breaks
- Your birthday off in addition
- Ongoing training and development opportunities, including equipment operation, fire marshalling and first aid
- Supportive, collaborative team culture where your contribution is valued
- Up to a whopping 60% discount on our fabulous products
- Access to our colleague discount portal for even more high street savings
- Pension scheme (6% Employer, 4% Employee) to help you secure that future of yours
- Life assurance
- Free parking and access to company vehicles for business needs.
- And of course, you’ll be invited to our regular social events hosted by our very own Fun Squad!
Location: Based at our Distribution Centre in Padiham.
Apply now to join a team where your leadership, skills, and commitment help shape our operations and ensure our customers receive the best possible service.
