Loading Bay Team Leader Dordon Nights

XPO Logistics; Birchmoor; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts at high street retailers

Cycle to work scheme

Workplace pension

Job summary

XPO Logistics is seeking a Loading Bay Team Leader in Dordon to manage a shift-based, hands-on team responsible for trailer loading and efficient freight handling. The role emphasizes safety, adherence to procedures, and proactive problem-solving.

You will oversee holidays, shift changes, and cover, while driving productivity and maintaining high standards of quality. A background in warehouse supervision and MHE environments is highly valued, with opportunities for ongoing training through our

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year in a warehouse/industrial setting with vehicles and loading.
• Experience in supervisory or lead roles preferred.
• Ability to work nights and weekend irregulars as required.

Responsibilities

• Be the go-to person for the Loading Bay team leader for holidays and shift cover.
• Drive productivity by aligning team actions to demand (trailers loaded).
• Lead hands-on activities to cover gaps and maintain safety.
• Coordinate with traffic office on anomalies and practice improvements.
• Ensure SSOWs (Safe Systems of Work) are followed and health & safety standards upheld.
• Promote careful handling to reduce damages.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Health & safety

Communication

Tools

MHE operations

Job description

Logistics done differently. Are you a Loading Bay Operative, looking to join one of the UK's leading Logistics companies? Are you physically fit and looking for a new challenge? We are looking for a Loading Bay Team Leader to join our team working in Dordon.

Logistics done differently. Are you a Loading Bay Operative, looking to join one of the UK's leading Logistics companies? Are you physically fit and looking for a new challenge? We are looking for a Loading Bay Team Leader to join our team working in Dordon. Please click the following link https://europejobs.xpo.com/en/ to see our current vacancies.

Pay, Benefits And More.

You will be working Monday to Friday 17:00 - 01:30 night shift with a basic hours salary of £26,540 per year, average pay of £33508.80 including allowances and unsocial hours. Overtimes paid at an exchange rate.

You’ll have access to a variety of high street discounts, as cycle to work scheme, a workplace pension and many other perks including ongoing training through our XPO University.

What You’ll Do On a Typical Day

• To be the ‘go-to’ person for the Loading Bay team Leader, for holidays, uniform, shift changes/cover, etc.
• Drive productivity and effectiveness by leading an approach that is consistent with demand (i.e. trailers loaded).
• This is a hands-on role, designed to ensure that gaps in cover can be supported.
• Lead communications up and down stream for this remit.
• Complete the requisite number of safety observations on warehouse activities, including (but not limited to) housekeeping inspections, Lopa audits and B-safes.
• Liaise with the traffic office on observed anomalies and/or poor practice.
• Liaise appropriately and constructively with the team as required.
• Managing processes to ensure the SSOW are being followed.
• Upholding health and safety standards
• Reducing damages by promoting good handling of items.

What You Need To Succeed At XPO

• Minimum of 1 year in a warehouse/industrial setting working with commercial vehicles, movements and vehicle loading.
• Minimum 1 year working in MHE centric environments.
• Some supervisory/leadership experience
• Minimum of 3 years in industrial settings such as warehouses, production units is desirable
• Experience of physical work/activity

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