Logistics Team Leader – Late & Night Shift in Desford

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Salary: £33,800 rising to £37,500 when role objectives are reached + shift allowance

Contract: Full time & permanent

Hours: 37.50 (Multi shift)

• Late Shift: Monday to Thursday, 4:30pm – 2:30am (20% shift allowance)
• Night Shift: Sunday to Thursday, 10:00pm – 6:00am (27% shift allowance)

Location: Desford, Leicestershire

The Opportunity: As a Team Leader in Logistics, you motivate our employees on our production line that build our world class products. You proactively ensure resources are used effectively to meet targets while maintaining the highest safety standards.

What you will do:

• Lead the team to meet the daily goals and continually monitor and audit Health and Safety, People, Quality, Velocity and Cost metrics within your span of control as per business goals.
• Champion safe working practices and undertake training and further learning.
• Generate and work on Continuous Improvement ideas for your assigned area using the Continuous Improvement (CI) process and maintain the skills matrix for the team to 100% versatility, ensuring standard work is updated.
• Participate in Rapid Improvement Workshops (RIWs) for Safety, Quality, Velocity and Cost within your team operation.

What You Can Demonstrate:

• People: Coach, motivate, evaluate, and recognise employees. Understanding the skills and experience of the team to highlight gaps and/or training/development needs and builds high performing teams.
• Logistics Operations: Possess a good understanding of Logistics practices and knowledge of material systems.
• Safety: Proactive in managing safety standards and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations. Foster psychological safety and team engagement, ensuring open communication and collaboration across diverse groups.
• Process Improvement: Evaluates logistics methods and maintains focus, with team input, on promoting the continuous improvement of processes and products utilising lean, Six Sigma and drive innovation.

Top Candidates will have:

• Uses SAP and material systems to manage parts, track issues and support the team in meeting daily targets.
• Carries out basic risk assessments and follows safety rules to keep people safe and the area compliant.
• Has hands-on logistics or production experience (NVQ Level 2 or above, or equivalent), using standard work and processes to support team performance and continuous improvement.

Benefits: 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, opportunity to buy additional holiday, Bonus, contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution up to 10%, contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution, Employee Support Networks – join groups that offer support, connection, and a sense of community, optional flexible benefits including access to private health and dental care plans, EV car lease etc.

Travel: Not required with this role

Posting Dates: August 3, 2026 - August 14, 2026