Operations Team Leader
£27,354 per annum
Pro Rata – Part Time Fixed Term Contract
Smiths News – Lincoln Maternity Cover role 12 months FTC, 35 Hours per week.
About the role
As Operations Team Leader, you’ll be behind the success of our warehouse operations. Overseeing a dedicated team, you’ll make sure everything runs smoothly, safely and efficiently. You’ll be who we look to for keeping the team motivated, organised, and performing at their best through training sessions, monitoring attendance/performance and more. Whether you’re handling communication between team members and managers, maintaining high standards of housekeeping, or getting hands‑on yourself, your leadership will make a direct impact on productivity and safety. You’re the kind of person who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, balancing priorities and adapting to changing needs. If you’re a natural leader with a passion for achieving targets, improving performance, and developing your team, this is the role for you.
What we can offer you
* Free onsite parking
* Competitive salary
* Company funded Health Cash Plan – cash back for everyday healthcare costs such as dental, optical and physiotherapy
* 5% match pension
* 25 days holiday plus holiday buy scheme
* 24/7 E‑Learning modules, Training and Development opportunities
* Sharesave Scheme, Cycle to work schemes, Health cash plan
* Colleague Assistance Programme & Colleague referral scheme
About you
* Track record in warehouse management desirable; people management experience from other sectors also considered.
* Experience of working in a fast paced environment, preferably from a 24/7 logistics, warehouse, FMCG or similar industry background.
* Experience managing a large operation and ability to liaise at all levels.
* Outstanding communication skills and credibility to effectively build relationships with all team members and management.
* Experience in planning and effectively executing a warehouse operation, dealing with all issues and challenges as they arise.
Don’t just take us at our word – experience it for yourself. We’re a business built on support, opportunities, loyalty and care. Let’s make the most of today’s opportunities and look to the future, together.
Please note: you must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this position.
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