Backs Warehouse Team Leader

RetailChoice; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics services company in Ipswich is seeking a Team Leader to provide first line management and support the Shift Manager in meeting operational targets. The ideal candidate will have leadership skills, a positive attitude, and preferably experience in logistics or warehouse settings. Competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for career progression are offered.

Benefits

Competitive Rates of Pay

20 days holidays increasing with length of service

Long Service Recognition scheme

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity

Company Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

DX Discounts Portal

Excellent career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a supervisory/team leader role is preferred.
• Essential to have a positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support the Shift Manager in achieving operational productivity and KPI targets.
• Lead resource to meet productivity targets and develop staff skills.
• Induct and train new staff, ensuring ongoing operational training.
• Promote high standards of health and safety at the site.
• Encourage a positive working environment for excellent service levels.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team Management

Job description

Overview

An exciting new Team Leader opportunity at DX!

Backshift / Afternoons vacancy.

All About You

You will be friendly, hard-working and love the buzz of getting things done. We love team players and here at DX we are committed to providing our people the technical and personal skills to progress their careers.

About Us

We are a leading independent parcel, mail and logistics services company operating throughout the UK and Ireland delivering the important things in life. DX Freight provides next-day or scheduled delivery services for parcels and freight, as well as comprehensive logistics solutions, including warehouse management and the operation of customer-liveried vehicles. Our brand is what we do every day and our values set the tone for how we want our colleagues to go about their business of delivering the Delivered Exactly promise.

What will it feel like to be part of our team?

At DX, we know our people are our foundation of success. We are passionate about you progressing your career with us. We strive to develop and promote from within whenever we can, so if you want to develop your career DX will provide the training and the opportunities!

Role Summary

Leading by example the team leader will provide first line management to staff within the DX operation. The role requires the ability to supervise team members, identify and provide training for current and new employees whilst supporting the shift manager in running the operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Effectively support the Shift Manager with achieving all operational productivity and KPI targets by cascading all communication on key performance targets to all levels of staff.
• Lead resource to meet productivity targets and promote positive working relationships with staff to build and develop their skills.
• Oversee the induction and training of new staff, ensuring that all staff receive ongoing operational training.
• Proactively support a high standard of health and safety within the site.
• Encourage a positive working environment that delivers excellent service levels for the customers and captures all possible revenue for the business.

Additional Information On This Role

It would be preferred that you have previous experience of working in a supervisory / team leader role in a logistics / warehouse environment. However attitude is essential and full training will be provided for the right candidate.

Benefits

• Competitive Rates of Pay
• Holidays: 20 days increasing with length of service + bank holidays
• Long Service Recognition scheme
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity
• Company Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance programme including 24/7 Virtual GP
• DX Discounts Portal
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and more!!

We look forward to hearing from you!

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