At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic team, drive performance, and ensure operational excellence in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: Join a thriving logistics operation in Milton Keynes with a focus on teamwork and results.
- Benefits: Enjoy free parking, 33 days annual leave, and a generous pension scheme.
- Other info: Flexible working options available and opportunities for personal development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by motivating your team and delivering exceptional results for customers.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Supervisor or Team Leader in logistics, with strong organisational skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Team Leader to join our dynamic operation in Milton Keynes.
This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys leading and motivating a team, and is passionate about delivering exceptional results for our customers.
As a Team Leader, you'll play a key role in driving performance, ensuring operational excellence and supporting the development of your team.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Directly assist management by reporting on and monitoring the effectiveness of all warehousing activities and performance in your designated area
- Supervise, implement and coordinate productivity by communicating job expectations to direct line reports, ensuring that all deadlines are safely met within allocated time frames, while always maintaining standards of excellence
- Track and trace orders using a digital in-house tracking software system, ensuring that records are maintained and kept at optimum level
- Promote, adhere to and monitor Health and Safety requirements on site, including manual handling health and safety requirements
- Conduct regular 121's, performance reviews, absence reviews and development conversations with the wider Operational team members
- Support with absence cover for other Team Leaders within the operation
- THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO
- Have previous and practical experience as a Supervisor or Team Leader within a logistics environment
- Have comprehensive knowledge of warehousing – desirable
- Have previous experience of preparation and distribution of volume orders
- Are computer literate with a practical knowledge of logistics software packages
- Have excellent organisational and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to supervise, organise and train direct reports
- Have strong attention to detail
- Can lead by example and lead a team to successfully meet KPIs
- Have previous MHE experience would be advantageous
Must be OK to work 50/50 (50% on the shop floor, 50% administration work).
Shift patterns: Any 5 from 7 (Sun - Thurs).
- Evening
- Contract
Type: Permanent (Full-Time).
WHY JOIN US?
- Free parking and on-site canteen
- 33 days annual leave
- Discretionary bonus based on performance
- We're happy to talk about flexible working – just ask about alternative patterns at interview
- Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution
- Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations
- Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts
- Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice
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We think you need these skills to ace Team Leader in Milton Keynes
Leadership Skills
Team Motivation
Performance Monitoring
Operational Excellence
Health and Safety Compliance
Logistics Knowledge
Organisational Skills
