DEPOT TEAM LEADER
To manage Operators effectively, ensuring the site and its technical installations are maintained in optimal condition and used safely. The goal is to consistently deliver high-quality service to customers.
DEPOT TEAM LEADER KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Ensure staffing levels and capabilities are optimally balanced.
* Allocate tasks and monitor progress, execution, and quality of work.
* Identify process bottlenecks and propose improvements.
* Conduct team meetings, performance reviews, and appraisals.
* Organise and actively engage in key operational tasks such as loading/unloading vehicles, crate washing, recycling processes, sorting returnable items (RTIs), and repairing crates, dollies, pallets, and other packaging materials.
* Support inventory accuracy by taking an active role in stock checks.
* Set handling priorities and provide hands-on support when necessary.
* Monitor logistics performance using key performance indicators (KPIs) and report results to the Site Manager.
* Act as the first point of contact for customers regarding the delivery of logistical services.
* Propose and implement ideas for cost-saving and quality improvement (e.g., step changes and continuous improvement initiatives).
* Monitor and evaluate critical business processes essential to daily operations.
* Perform preventive maintenance and assess wear and tear and work with the Maintenance Engineer to evaluate potential faults and adjust plans accordingly.
* Track performance of installations using KPIs and report findings to the Depot Manager.
DEPOT TEAM LEADER PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
* Effective and efficient team leadership.
* Timely and well-organised collection and delivery processes.
* Planning and production aligned with customer requirements and KPIs.
* Accurate and timely reporting.
* Technical installations maintained in optimal working condition.
* Safe, clean, and environmentally friendly working environment.
DEPOT TEAM LEADER REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
* Intermediate vocational education with relevant experience in logistics.
* Proven experience in team leadership or people management.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
DEPOT TEAM LEADER BENEFITS/HOURS OF WORK
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (33 days per annum) plus Birthday off
* 6AM to 6PM 4 on 4 off days only
* 4% employer pension contribution
* Private medical insurance
* Life Assurance death in service benefits (4x annual salary)
* Discounts programme
* Learning & Development budget
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for free mental health, financial & legal support
If you have the right background and are ready for a new challenge, please apply with your most recent CV and one of our team will be in touch!
Unfortunately, due to time restrictions we cannot respond to every applicant, in the event that we haven t contacted you within 48 hours please take it you have not been successful for this particular role, but your details will be kept on file and considered for all future vacancies.
We are an equal opportunities agency and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
We are acting on behalf of the client as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT A SPONSORED JOB, CANDIDATES ON PSW VISA OR REQUIRING SPONSORSHIP AT ANY POINT WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
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