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Maersk • Great Britain, Derby, DE74 2BB | United Kingdom

Team Leader

Employment type:  Full time
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Job Description

At Maersk, we have big plans. Our aspiration is to become the global expert in integrated logistics, offering a truly end-to-end service that makes daily trade simpler and easier than ever.

As a key member of our frontline team, you'll be supported by leading-edge technology and innovative solutions that will help you to meet the diverse needs of our clients. Join us and be part of a dynamic environment where your skills and expertise will be valued and rewarded. Go big, join Maersk!

What We Offer

This is an exciting career opportunity in an international, challenging business setting known for diversity and high paced environment. With significant personal responsibility, you’ll improve your industry knowledge and gain extensive knowledge of the warehousing industry. Energising and pioneering, this is also an environment that keeps you motivated. You’ll be joining a genuinely diverse, talented team that’s passionate about being there for customers, and for each other. The many other highlights include industry-leading talent development initiatives and competitive benefits.

The Warehouse Team Leader is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the warehouse, ensuring efficient and safe storage, distribution, and inventory management of goods. This role involves supervising warehouse colleagues, coordinating logistics, and maintaining compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, attention to detail, data and analytical skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage the outbound loading dashboard, ensuring all freight on the warehouse floor is loaded in line with the transport plan and departs on time.
  • Proactively investigate and resolve any missing or outstanding orders to minimise delays and maintain service levels.
  • Coordinate and supervise the loading operation, ensuring all loaders remain productive and are continuously assigned to a Quality Check (QC) and trailer.
  • Monitor workflow throughout the shift, reallocating labour and resources where required to maximise efficiency and meet operational targets.
  • Ensure all trailers are loaded safely, accurately and in accordance with company procedures and customer requirements.
  • Maintain high standards of housekeeping across the department, assigning end-of-shift cleaning and housekeeping tasks to the team to ensure the warehouse is left safe, organised and audit-ready.
  • Communicate effectively with Transport, Warehouse and Shift Management teams to ensure operational issues are identified and resolved promptly.
  • Lead, motivate and support the team, promoting a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety and continuous improvement.

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. If you need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, apply for a position, or to perform a job, please contact us by emailing accommodationrequests@maersk.com.

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Company benefits

Open to part time work for some roles
Open to compressed hours
In house training
Health insurance
Dental coverage
Mental health platform access
Compassionate leave
Life assurance
Annual bonus
Referral bonus
Employee assistance programme
Employee discounts
Adoption leave
Private GP service
Buy or sell annual leave
Religious celebration leave
401K
Annual pay rises
Enhanced pension match/contribution
Learning platform
Mentoring
Enhanced maternity leave
Shared parental leave
Women’s health leave
L&D budget
Professional subscriptions
Lunch and learns

Working at Maersk

Company employees:

100,000+

Gender diversity (m:f):

65:35

Hiring in countries

Algeria

Argentina

Australia

Bangladesh

Belgium

Brazil

Bulgaria

Cambodia

Canada

Chile

China

Colombia

Costa Rica

Awards & Accreditations

3rd - Best Workplace Culture

3rd - Best Workplace Culture

Flexa awards 2026
Best Workplace Benefits

Top 10 - Best Workplace Benefits

Flexa awards 2026

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