Depot Operations Team Lead

Pentalver; Southampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Pension scheme

Life insurance from day 1

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Work180 endorsed employer

Job summary

Freightliner Ltd in Southampton is seeking an Office Team Leader to support the Operations team across cargo, warehouse, container control and shunting tasks. You will train new starters and cover all depot office roles as needed, ensuring smooth, compliant processes.

The role requires strong people management, clear communication and a proactive approach to safety and efficiency. A 40-hour week, permanent contract and competitive benefits are on offer.

Qualifications

• Excellent people management skills.
• Good written communication with clear, concise information.
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal abilities with confidence in dealing with colleagues and customers.
• Numerical and analytical skills to interpret data and drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to ensure efficient operations in line with policies, procedures and health and safety standards.
• Monitor container handling activities to reflect customer requirements and report issues for resolution.
• Act as depot focal point for customers to ensure satisfactory service levels across depot activities.
• Communicate with the team to promote high performance, housekeeping and adherence to safety standards.
• Produce and maintain accurate operational records and ensure documents are filed per legislation.
• Coordinate with customers to relay accurate information on time and manage expectations.

Skills

People management

Written & verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

IT skills (Microsoft Office)

Problem solving

Job description

Freightliner Ltd in Southampton is seeking an Office Team Leader to support the Operations team across cargo, warehouse, container control and shunting tasks. You will train new starters and cover all depot office roles as needed, ensuring smooth, compliant processes.

The role requires strong people management, clear communication and a proactive approach to safety and efficiency. A 40-hour week, permanent contract and competitive benefits are on offer.