Logistics Team Leader

Are you an experienced logistics professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for keeping operations running smoothly? Swift Group is looking for a Logistics Team Leader to join our team and play a key role in ensuring materials are stored, controlled and delivered to our production teams safely, efficiently and on time. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of key logistics operations within a leading UK caravan manufacturer, working closely with production and wider management teams to keep our manufacturing process moving.

The Role

As a Logistics Team Leader, you will be responsible for managing, supervising and controlling the storage, movement and distribution of materials across your areas of responsibility. You'll ensure that materials are received in good condition and delivered to the correct location, in the right quantity and at the right time, ensuring our production teams have everything they need to manufacture our products efficiently. You'll also take responsibility for the management, performance and safety of employees within your team, ensuring all company policies and legislative requirements are followed.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Designated unit storage areas
• Unit entrances, exits and walkways within Stores and Logistics areas
• Production line logistics areas
• Material storage locations
• Investigations into production material shortages and deficiencies
• Chassis crane operations
• Returnable Transit Packaging (RTP)
• Returnable stores and stock

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead and manage employees within your area of responsibility, providing direction, support and effective supervision.
• Ensure Health & Safety compliance is maintained at all times.
• Control and coordinate your designated logistics areas to ensure an efficient flow of materials.
• Manage and control the supply of all commodities required by production to support the manufacture and construction of Swift products.
• Investigate and resolve material discrepancies, complaints and supply chain issues, ensuring problems are followed through to a satisfactory conclusion.
• Work closely with colleagues, production teams and management to identify and resolve logistical challenges.
• Support and develop your team, providing guidance and assistance across all areas of logistics.
• Work collaboratively with fellow Team Leaders and support wider logistics operations where required.
• Carry out duties and responsibilities as directed by management.
• Ensure decisions and actions are always aligned with the best interests of Swift Group.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who can combine strong people-management skills with excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities. You’ll ideally have:

• Previous experience in a logistics, warehouse, stores or manufacturing environment.
• Experience of supervising or leading a team.
• A strong understanding of Health & Safety requirements.
• Excellent organisational and coordination skills.
• The ability to prioritise work and respond effectively to changing production requirements.
• Strong problem-solving and investigative skills.
• Good communication skills and the confidence to work with colleagues across different areas of the business.
• A proactive approach, with the ability to identify issues and take ownership of finding solutions.
• The ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining high standards of safety, accuracy and service.

Why Join Swift Group?

At Swift Group, our people play a vital role in building the UK’s leading touring caravans and motorhomes. As a Logistics Team Leader, you’ll be joining a team where your leadership and decision-making directly contribute to keeping production moving and ensuring our products are built to the highest standards. If you’re an experienced logistics professional ready to take the next step in your career and lead a team within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we’d love to hear from you.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Swift Group is the UK’s largest manufacturer of Touring Caravans, Motorhomes and Holiday Homes; we are proud to be the only organisation to operate across all three sectors. We are currently expanding our presence across Europe, Asia and Australasia! Established in 1964, our aim has always been to provide unforgettable holiday experiences by pioneering high quality, expertly-engineered and designed products with outstanding value for money. Supported by industry-leading customer service and the UK’s largest approved dealer network, Swift makes ownership as straightforward as possible.

Swift is based in Cottingham, East Yorkshire, and encompasses Swift Go, the UK’s only manufacturer-operated Motorhome hire facility, which allows consumers to enjoy adventures on the road or even test the waters of Motorhome ownership out of its Manchester, Edinburgh and London depots. At the centre of a fast-paced, dynamic industry and with ambitious growth plans for the future, Swift employs driven, high-calibre employees who thrive in a culture of opportunities and development. Employees can build on their professional knowledge and talents via Swift Academy, the company’s learning programme dedicated to helping everyone achieve their full potential.

Thank you for your interest in opportunities at Swift Group.

Competitive

• Hours 37.5
• 27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Early finish Friday
• 2.5 day weekend
• Easy access to site & free on-site parking
• Swift Academy
• Health & Wellbeing