Contract Logistics Team Leader

Kuehne + Nagel AS; Bicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics firm seeks a Team Leader in Bicester to manage daily operations and team dynamics. This role involves prioritizing tasks, ensuring compliance with safety protocols, and contributing to team development. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and the ability to communicate effectively.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

2 volunteering days per year

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts at high street stores

Qualifications

• Experience working towards targets is essential.
• Proficient with PC and MHE license.
• Reliable and committed to leading the team.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily tasks and set clear priorities.
• Assign resources and oversee operations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Communication Skills

Team Leadership

Attention to Detail

Operational Knowledge

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems

Job description

A great opportunity to join the team in Bicester.

Your Role

The Team Leader role is an essential part of operational functionality: leading the team, prioritising workload, making decisions, knowing when to escalate issues, and informing about non-compliance to mitigate risk.

Your Responsibilities

• Manage daily tasks and set clear priorities.
• Assign resources to workload and priorities.
• Maintain shop floor presence with the ability to relocate employees as priorities change, demonstrating a dynamic approach with clear direction.
• Carry out tasks including picking, packing, conditioning, service and repair, goods receipt, checking, loading & unloading vehicles.
• Operate Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and perform other assigned computer-based tasks.
• Develop knowledge and skills on relevant IT systems.
• Contribute actively to continuous improvement projects and ideas.
• Operate according to trained work instructions, e.g., ABC Modules/WIs.
• Adhere to company standards as detailed in the Code of Conduct Policy.
• Comply with all Safe Working Practices, including reporting accidents and incidents.

Your Skills and Experiences

• Experience working towards targets.
• Proficiency with PC and MHE license (where applicable).
• Understanding of wider operational practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Confident in providing clear direction to the team.
• Reliable and committed to team leadership.
• Good communication skills and conduct in line with the KN Code of Conduct.
• Demonstrate best practices.
• High accuracy and attention to detail.

Good Reasons to Join

Along with competitive pay rates and excellent training opportunities, we offer a positive working environment where you will be respected and valued. We provide genuine opportunities for progression and development.

• 26 days holidays plus bank holidays.
• 2 volunteering days per year.
• Option for 3x Life Assurance if you join the KN Route2 pension scheme.
• Tailored personal development and training programs.
• Trusted and empowered to deliver your best.
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Discounts at high street stores and supermarkets (Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's, and more).
• Refer a friend scheme.

As proud holders of the Gold Covenant, we are a forces-friendly employer who values the skills and experience service leavers bring to our organization.