Warehouse Team Leader – Entry Level (Trainee) – Chilled Warehouse, Tewkesbury

Employer: Cotteswold Dairy • Department: Chilled Warehouse • Hours: Minimum 37.5 hours per week, 5 days over 7 on a rotating shift pattern (various start times from 06:00) • Location: Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 8JE

Train to be part of the team in our New State-of-the-Art Warehouse

Cotteswold Dairy, the UK’s leading independent family-owned dairy, is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Warehouse Team Leader (Trainee) to join our brand-new, state-of-the-art Chilled Warehouse in Tewkesbury. This is an exciting entry-level leadership opportunity for someone ready to take the next step in their warehousing or logistics career, working under the guidance of experienced Warehouse Supervisors and the Warehouse Manager.

You’ll receive full training and mentoring to build your skills in leading people, coordinating daily warehouse activities, and ensuring high standards of performance, health & safety, and product quality are maintained.

The Role – Warehouse Team Leader (Trainee)

• Support the Warehouse Supervisors in overseeing the daily receipt, picking, and despatch of chilled dairy products.
• Lead and motivate a small team of Warehouse Operatives, promoting teamwork and communication.
• Control all stock movements, checking product codes against picking tickets and maintaining accuracy.
• Ensure all loading and unloading of vehicles is carried out safely and efficiently.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised chilled warehouse environment in line with food hygiene standards.
• Communicate effectively with management and other departments to ensure smooth operations across Production, Haulage and Distribution.
• Assist with monitoring staff performance and development, helping to build capability within the team.
• Provide cover for Warehouse Supervisors during absences or holidays.

About You

• A strong communicator who can build positive working relationships across departments.
• Motivated, proactive and committed to learning new skills in a leadership role.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work flexibly across shifts and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-moving warehouse environment.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety and safe working practices.
• (Desirable) Previous experience in FMCG, dairy, or chilled warehouse logistics.
• (Desirable) Current Forklift or PPT Licence – training can be provided.

Training & Development

You’ll complete structured training including Level 2 Food Safety, Level 2 HACCP, and Level 2 COSHH. We’ll also provide leadership coaching through the Cotteswold Academy development programme to help you progress into future Supervisor or Warehouse Management roles.

Team Cotteswold Benefits

• Competitive salary with overtime enhancements after 40 hours
• 30 days’ holiday, increasing with service
• Refer-a-friend bonus scheme (up to £500)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted products and delivery options
• Aviva pension scheme (4% employee / 4.5% employer contributions)
• Health & wellbeing support through Simply Health
• Opportunities for career progression and leadership development

How to Apply

Click Apply Now and submit your CV via our online application portal. Applications are reviewed on receipt and we may close the advert early once suitable candidates are found.

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