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Warehouse Team Lead (Evening/Night Shift)

On-site Belfast, Ireland full time
JOB DESCRIPTION

Be Part of Something Big – Sysco’s New Chapter in Northern Ireland    

We have expanded our presence in Northern Ireland with the opening of our brand-new,   state-of-the-art   “Sysco Belfast” facility at   Nutts   Corner, Co. Antrim.   

This is a transformational step for our business in Northern Ireland, bringing enhanced capacity, efficiency, and career growth opportunities. We are looking for talented individuals to join us on this exciting journey.   

Join Us and Grow Your Career    

We are   seeking   passionate, ambitious, and driven individuals who want to be part of a team shaping the future of foodservice across the island of Ireland.   

Whether you are an experienced professional or looking for your next challenge, now is the perfect time to join us.   

We’re   looking for a Warehouse Team Lead on the Evening/Night Shift in our   brand new   state of the art   Belfast facility. This role will play a key part in the overall growth of the organisation along with helping to   maintain   our core ethos here are Sysco – keeping the customer at the heart of everything we do.   

On offer:

  • Basic Salary: £38,130 + shift allowance
  • Service Leave   
  • Wellbeing Day   
  •  Service Recognition   
  •  Learning & Development
  •  STAR Award   
  • Access to Sysco Store
  •  Lifestyle Savings Platform on a number of   well known   brands and retailers   
  •  Enhanced Company Sick Pay   
  •  Employee Assistance Programme, and much more   

Summary:   

This is a supervisory position responsible for the operational and personnel activities of an assigned area of the warehouse; supervising a section of the warehouse, providing leadership and direction   in order to   achieve organisational goals.   

The successful candidate will have experience of leading and building teams to drive best in class performance,   accuracy   and engagement. You will also   be responsible for   supporting our vision to being our customers most valued and trusted business partner.   

Key Accountabilities:    

  • Direct supervision of order selectors, loaders, forklifts, and/or other warehouse employees.   
  • Perform functional supervision including scheduling and making recommendations.   
  • Direct supervision of order selectors, loaders, forklifts, and/or other warehouse employees.   
  • Monitor and control production, overtime, absences, tardiness, truck shorts, etc. within established limits.   
  • Counsel, advise, and instruct warehouse employees in related policies, procedures, safety   training   and productivity.   
  • Conduct regular coaching and counselling with warehouse employees towards the overall   objective   of meeting or exceeding jointly established performance goals and related activities.   
  • Supervise correct selecting of product, loading of trailers and proper handling of outgoing product for on-time departure of trucks.   
  • Train employees and   demonstrate   employee duties   
  • Conduct staff meetings and training sessions for employees.   
  • Responsible for keeping the warehouse clean and orderly in compliance with HACCP and Pallas Foods standards.   
  • Provide   appropriate training , retraining and corrective action to prevent injuries and accidents.   
  • Perform administrative duties, such as completing reports,   maintaining   warehouse operations records, and filing reports.   

Requirements:    

  • Previous   experience in a Warehouse Management role or similar supervisory role essential.   
  • Excellent knowledge of warehouse procedures.   
  • Experience in FMCG environment.   
  • Fully flexible in relation to start and finish times to meet the needs of the business.   
  • Experience in change management and continuous improvement.   
  • Excellent timekeeping and attendance.   
  • Exceptional communication skills with experience in building and developing teams.   
  • High level   of motivational and interpersonal skills,   maintaining   strong close working relationships.     

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Core Competencies:    

  • Understanding Your Customers   – acts as a role model in personal approach to internal and external customer goals. Takes time to understand the underlying needs of the stakeholders beyond those initially expressed.   
  • Flexibility & Adaptability –   Demonstrates understanding of how change impacts people. Anticipates resistance to change and works to support effective change initiatives.   
  • Building Effective Relationships   – Is a role model for   maintaining   constructive and effective relationships with others across departments and other boundaries. Demonstrates effective communication techniques and skills and is seen as a team player.   
  • Communication & Listening   – Exceptional communication skills – writes and speaks clearly in a variety of communication settlings and style.   

The duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description are neither definitive nor restrictive and may change in detail from time-to-time to meet the changing needs of the business.   

Be part of something bigger. Be part of Sysco.    

Sysco is an equal opportunity employer.   

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#INDWAR  

Source: the employer's careers page. Last checked 2026-10-06. Posted 2026-09-09.

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