Overview
We are looking for a Logistics Team Leader to join Team OB in our Warehouse here in Chessington.
Hours – 37.5 Hours, Monday to Friday (with some flexibility). Working hours: 8:00am-4:30pm Monday to Friday.
Location – Support Office is based in Tolworth, near Chessington, only a 30‑minute journey from London Waterloo.
About Us
…At Oliver Bonas (OB), our values of Work Hard, Play Hard & Be Kind are integral to everything we do. Collaboration, imagination, curiosity, and teamwork are key to our success, and everyone has their part to play in making OB a special place to work.
Responsibilities
* Organise the delivery schedules for all OB stores.
* Liaise with third‑party transport providers to assist with out of London store deliveries and PR events.
* Review and continuously improve the delivery schedules, ensuring efficiency and accommodating seasonal change.
* Work with the Operations team to organise the logistics for new store opening.
* Plan the driver’s rota and vehicle resource to ensure all delivery schedules are achieved in a timely fashion.
* Positively create an inclusive environment for your team to thrive.
* Organise the Driver teams ID for delivery to secure sites (Network Ray).
* Attend weekly Team Leader meeting.
* Hold monthly department meetings with your team to keep them updated on wider business information and department specific update.
* Complete progress chats and appraisals with all Team Members.
* Assist with the recruitment and onboarding of new Team Members.
* Carry out investigations, recorded conversations and attend disciplinary hearings when required.
* Create statistical data presentations for our company monthly stat pack.
* Oversee all vehicle servicing, MOT and regular safety check.
* Maintain all vehicles and keep documentation for audit.
* Organise fleet maintenance and repair work with local supplier.
* Ensure the fleet is always legally compliant.
* Submit monthly expense reports associated with managing the fleet.
Qualifications
* Strong organisational and planning skills.
* Approachable and adaptable.
* Patient and calm.
* Ability to work under pressure.
* Experience of managing a team size of 15+ team members.
* Proven track record of managing a fleet of vehicles, 3.5 Luton van.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel and Outlook.
* Ability to perform repetitive tasks while maintaining high standards.
Benefits
* Generous employee discount up to 50% off all OB products.
* Free access to our 24‑hour employee assistance programme with Care First – offering financial, emotional and vocational support.
* Flexible holiday – 30 or 33 days (including bank holidays) – increasing to 35 days with length of service.
* Annual discretionary profit related bonus scheme.
* Free membership for Westfield Health Cash Plan or Private Medical Plan.
* Free access to on‑site gym.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Refer a Friend incentive.
* Quarterly free lunch.
* Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave.
* Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity Voice network and EDI support.
* Education and support through 360L eLearning platform.
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