Team Leader - Operations

Ready to Join the Backstage Crew?

At Bleckmann, we’ve been delivering on promises since 1862. As a market leader in supply chain management for fashion and lifestyle brands, we keep the show running behind the scenes - from moving boxes to moving data, from pack & ship to IT and HR.

But we’re not just logistics experts. We’re The Backstage Crew - a tight-knit team of 6,500+ people who make fashion and lifestyle brands shine by doing the work that matters most, out of the spotlight but never out of impact.

Whether you're on the warehouse floor or behind a screen, you’ll find:

• Strong connections with colleagues who support and celebrate you.

• Fast growth in a company that’s expanding across Europe, the US, and Asia.

• High energy in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same.

• Guided freedom to take initiative, solve problems your way, and grow your career.

We believe in entrepreneurship, expertise, excellence, andengagement - and we live these values every day. From repairing returned goods to reducing waste, we help brands extend product lifecycles with sustainability in mind.

So if you’re ready to roll out the red carpet for our clients - and for each other - we’ve got a spot for you.

Behind the scenes is where the real excitement begins. Ready to join us?

This is a permanent, full-time position working Monday to Friday, covering the hours of 08:00 - 16:00 and 16:00 - 00:00, rotating each 2 weeks, with flexibility required during peak periods The role offers an annual salary between £32,000 depending on skills and experience.

Tasks and responsibilities:

Responsible for managing an assigned floor or area within the warehouse, including operational processes, people, and client relationships, while proactively planning labour, equipment, and activities, and fostering a culture of safety and team development.

Key tasks:

• Manage staff and workflow in a designated area

• Ensure safe working practices are followed

• Support team development through coaching and feedback

• Assist with performance and disciplinary processes

• Drive continuous improvement and support ad hoc projects

Profile:

• Leadership experience, preferably in logistics, retail, or e-commerce

• Experienced in managing teams

• Flexible to work various shifts based on operational needs

• Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems

• Delivers accurate, high-quality work while seeking continuous improvement

• Communicates respectfully and inspires team engagement

What do we offer ?

Our Backstage Crew is at the heart of everything we do, driving success for our clients, our brands and each other. That's why we offer a range of benefits including:

• 33 days annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays, with additional annual leave awarded after 5 and 10 years' service
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Life assurance
• Medicash healthcare plan
• Retail and lifestyle discounts through our Benefits Platform
• Health and wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), Occupational Health and Wellbeing Hub
• Social events throughout the year
• Exclusive client discounts

Additional information:

We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organization where we are committed to employee development and recognizing the successes of our teams. We are proud of our accreditations including Healthy Workplaces Leicestershire and we are Disability Confident Committed as part of the Disability Confident Scheme and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.

At Bleckmann, we are guided by our values: We take a parachute and jump (Entrepreneurship), we unpack our knowledge (Expertise), we raise the bar with every box (Excellence), and we spark energy that connects (Engagement).