Team Coordinator - Unit 1
Job ID: 5284 | Work Model: Full-Time | Contract Type: Permanent | Job Category: Warehousing / Order Picking
Role: Warehouse Team Coordinator
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Monday – Friday 1400-2230
Location: Northampton – Unit 1
Why Join DACHSER?
At DACHSER, we’re a global family powering over 83 million shipments every year—from fashion to life-saving medical supplies. Ranked among the world’s top logistics providers, we don’t just move goods—we keep the world connected.
What really sets us apart? Our people. Here, your ideas matter, your energy fuels success, and you’ll be part of a fast-paced, supportive team that’s shaping the future of logistics.
Purpose Of the Role:
To work collaboratively within a team to coordinate warehouse production activities and support efficient, high-quality operations.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical management and day-to-day coordination of warehouse employees
- Schedule team activities and allocate tasks in line with the Warehouse Shift Manager’s instructions
- Ensure all defined warehouse processes are carried out correctly and consistently
- Conduct daily briefings with the Warehouse Shift Manager
- Lead and participate in team meetings as required
- Enforce standards of order, cleanliness, and safety within the assigned warehouse area
- Identify opportunities for optimisation and continuous improvement and support their implementation
- Monitor the correct and safe use of technical equipment and resources (e.g. forklifts, high-speed trucks)
- Ensure compliance with operational procedures and health and safety requirements
The Ideal Candidate will have
- Valid forklift licence (desirable)
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a warehouse or logistics environment
- Knowledge of warehouse processes, including receiving, picking, packing, and dispatch
- Strong understanding of health and safety requirements in a warehouse environment
- Skilled in operating warehouse equipment such as forklifts and high-speed trucks safely and efficiently
- Ability to organise work, prioritise tasks, and ensure operational targets are met
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team
- Familiarity with warehouse management systems and basic IT tools
- Proactive mindset with the ability to identify opportunities for process improvement and support their implementation
Benefits That Support You
At DACHSER, we believe in taking care of our people — inside and outside of work. Here’s what you can enjoy as part of our team:
- Free Car Parking — hassle-free parking every day, so your commute is stress-free.
- 25 Days annual leave plus 8 days bank holiday – generous time off to rest, recharge and enjoy life outside of work.
- Life Assurance — Death in Service benefit to provide peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
- Employee Assistance Programme — confidential support to help you manage any personal challenges affecting your wellbeing and work.
- Employee Discounts — from day one, access exclusive deals on holidays, fashion, supermarkets, gyms, insurance, and more.
- Pension Plan — a flexible, tax-efficient pension scheme where you decide your contribution level, helping you plan.
- Health Perks — free eye tests and money-off vouchers to keep you feeling your best.
- Internal Referral Fees — know someone perfect for the team? Earn rewards by referring great talent.
- Long Service Awards — we celebrate and reward your loyalty and commitment over time.
Join Our Inclusive Family
At DACHSER, everyone is welcome. Diversity and equal opportunities are at the heart of who we are. We value the unique qualities each person brings, believing that diverse teams drive innovation and success. Because for us, logistics is a people business — and we can’t wait to meet you.