Warehouse Team Leader - 12 Month FTC

Job Description

DHL is seeking a Warehouse Team Leader for a 12-month fixed-term contract in the United Kingdom. The role typically involves supervising warehouse colleagues, coordinating inbound and outbound activities, maintaining inventory accuracy, allocating work, monitoring productivity, and ensuring health, safety and service standards are achieved. Candidates are expected to have warehouse or logistics experience, previous supervisory or team leadership responsibility, good communication and organisational skills, and the ability to work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Experience with warehouse management systems, inventory control, performance monitoring and continuous improvement is advantageous. Flexibility for shifts, practical problem-solving skills, reliability and a hands-on approach are likely to be important.

Company Info

DHL is a global logistics and supply chain company operating across more than 220 countries and territories. It provides express delivery, freight transportation, warehousing, contract logistics, e-commerce fulfilment and supply chain management services. In the United Kingdom, DHL supports major business sectors including retail, healthcare, automotive, technology, manufacturing and consumer goods. The company employs a large international workforce and operates distribution centres, warehouses, transport networks and delivery services nationwide. DHL places strong emphasis on safety, operational excellence, customer service, sustainability, inclusion and employee development. Warehouse Team Leaders play an important role in coordinating people and processes, ensuring goods move accurately and efficiently while meeting customer and regulatory requirements. Benefits may include pension contributions, holiday entitlement, training, employee discounts and opportunities for progression, although the exact package depends on the site and employment contract.

Destination Guide

The United Kingdom offers strong opportunities in logistics, warehousing, transport, retail, technology, healthcare and professional services, particularly around London, the Midlands, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds and major ports. British workplace culture generally values punctuality, clear communication, teamwork and respect for personal privacy. Lifestyle varies from busy urban living to quieter coastal and rural communities, with good public transport in many cities but relatively high housing costs in London and the southeast. Visa requirements depend on nationality and role. Most overseas workers need permission to work, commonly through an employer-sponsored Skilled Worker visa, where the job and salary must meet current eligibility rules. A warehouse role may not always qualify for sponsorship, so this should be confirmed with DHL before applying. Relocating workers should budget for rent deposits, transport, healthcare-related costs and initial living expenses, and arrange a National Insurance number and UK bank account after arrival.