At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the night shift team in loading operations and ensure safe, accurate dispatch of orders.
- Company: Join a dynamic team at thyssenkrupp Materials UK, a leader in the metals industry.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday, health cash plan, bonuses, and learning opportunities.
- Other info: Great career growth potential and a supportive company culture.
- Why this job: Make an impact in a fast-paced environment while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in a supervisory role and strong understanding of health & safety required.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 35000 £ per year.
- Logistics
- Supervisor
- Vacancy
Type: Permanent - Full Time We are currently recruiting for a Logistics Supervisor on the Night Shift at our site in Cradley Heath, Birmingham.
In this role you will lead and supervise the night shift loading operations, ensuring all customer orders are picked, loaded, and dispatched safely, accurately, and on time.
The role is responsible for driving safety standards, team performance, and operational efficiency within a busy metals warehouse environment The Nights Team includes 4 Drivers who you will oversee and support as well as 3 Warehouse Operatives.
- The shifts are: Monday- Thursday: 10pm- 6.30am
- Fridays: 8pm-2am Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate the night shift loading team to meet dispatch targets and service levels.
- Allocate workloads and monitor productivity to ensure efficient order fulfilment.
- Oversee loading operations using overhead cranes and FLT equipment, ensuring safe handling of various steel and aluminium products.
- Ensure all loads are compliant, secure, and meet transport/legal requirements.
- Act as the first point of contact for team members during the shift communicating with external Vendors such as vehicle service centres.
- Conduct shift briefings, ensuring clear communication of priorities, safety updates, and KPIs.
- Monitor team performance and provide coaching, support, and training where required.
- Promote and enforce a strong health & safety culture, including PPE compliance and safe systems of work.
- Investigate and report incidents, near misses, and operational issues.
- Liaise with planning, transport, and day shift teams to ensure a smooth handover and continuous workflow.
- Supervision and support of the Night drivers.
- Ensure accurate completion of paperwork and system updates.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across the site. Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Proven experience in a supervisory position within a distribution warehouse or metal distribution environment
- Strong understanding of health & safety in a heavy industrial setting
- Good organisational and problem-solving skills
- Ability to lead, motivate, and manage a team in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication and decision-making skills Desirable
- Valid overhead crane licence
- FLT licence (Counterbalance, Combi, or Side-loader)
- Experience working night shifts in logistics or manufacturing
- Knowledge of warehouse management systems (SAP)
- Knowledge of Transport and Planning Benefits Your benefits with us 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays + your birthday off Health Cash Plan Company bonus scheme Advantageous pension scheme Learning & Development opportunities Employee high street vouchers & discounts Employee Assistance Programme Occupational health & health surveillance Length of Service Awards Christmas savings scheme Eye care vouchers Wellbeing events Recognition Portal Rewards Portal Company events Company share schemes Christmas Closedown Our Company Values Our company values are the fundamental principles that guide our organization’s actions, culture, and decision-making processes.
Our values were created by our employees across all departments in the business and with people at all levels, creating authentic values that make sense to us and demonstrate how we like to work with each other.
They serve as the foundation for our company’s identity, shaping how our employees interact with one another, customers, and the broader community.
To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for thyssenkrupp Materials UK, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application
Logistics Supervisor in Birmingham employer: thyssenkrupp Materials UK
At thyssenkrupp Materials UK, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values reliability and positivity. Our HGV Class 2 Drivers enjoy competitive salaries, generous benefits including 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, and opportunities for personal and professional growth within a dynamic team environment in Newtownards. Join us to be part of a company that prioritises employee well-being and recognition, ensuring a rewarding career path.
