Logistics Supervisor

ELIS; Bishop Auckland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training and development

Career progression

Company pension

29 Days Holiday

Job summary

Elis UK is seeking an experienced and proactive Logistics Supervisor to join our Bishop Auckland site. This hands-on leadership role will oversee Drivers and Service Agents, ensuring a safe, efficient and compliant logistics operation.

You will work closely with the Logistics Manager, using operational data to identify improvements, optimise routes and control costs while developing your team for continued success in a busy distribution environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in supervisory roles within logistics or transport.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to organise in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience using data to monitor performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Drivers and Service Agents.
• Coordinate day-to-day logistics to ensure service quality.
• Ensure operator licence and legal compliance for transport operations.
• Monitor fleet maintenance and driver documentation.
• Review data to identify trends and improve performance.
• Drive route optimisation to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Manage performance, absence, development and feedback.
• Investigate operational issues and implement corrective actions.
• Support budget management and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Champion Health & Safety across the operation.
• Drive Lean improvements and smarter ways of working.
• Deputise for the Logistics Manager when required.

Skills

People leadership

Health & Safety

Data-driven decisions

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Bishop Auckland
• Full-time
• Permanent

About Elis

About a career with Elis

At Elis, we're more than a leading provider of textile, hygiene and facility services. We're an international business helping organisations across a wide range of industries operate safely, efficiently and sustainably.

With a presence in 31 countries and nearly 59,000 employees worldwide, we offer the strength and stability of a global organisation, combined with the opportunity to make a real impact and build a rewarding career.

Our people are at the heart of our success. We believe in creating an environment where everyone feels valued, supported and empowered to succeed. From investing in professional development to recognising individual contributions, we're committed to helping our people grow and achieve their ambitions.

We're proud of the recognition we've received for our commitment to people, sustainability and responsible business practices:

• World's Best Companies – Recognised among the world's leading employers, reflecting our commitment to building a great place to work.
• EcoVadis Platinum Medal – Recognition of our commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices.
• CIPD People Management Awards 2024 – Elis UK won Best Employee Engagement Experience Initiative for our Employee Voice programme, recognising our commitment to listening to our people and acting on their feedback.

Whether you're building your career in operations, engineering, logistics, sales or one of our support functions, you'll be joining a business that values teamwork, encourages new ideas and provides opportunities to develop and progress.

At Elis, you're not just joining a business. You're joining a team where your contribution matters and your career can grow.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for an experienced and proactive Logistics Supervisor to join our team at our Bishop Auckland site.

This is a hands‑on leadership role where you’ll help keep our logistics operation running safely, efficiently and effectively. You’ll supervise the day‑to‑day activities of our Drivers and Service Agents, ensuring we deliver an excellent service to our customers while maintaining high standards of safety, compliance and operational performance.

You’ll work closely with the Logistics Manager and wider site leadership team, using operational data to identify improvements, optimise routes, control costs and develop your team.

If you enjoy leading people, solving operational challenges and finding better ways of working, this is an opportunity to have a real impact within a busy logistics environment.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Lead, support and develop a team of Drivers and Service Agents, creating a positive, high‑performing working environment.
• Coordinate day‑to‑day logistics activity to ensure our customers receive a reliable and high‑quality service.
• Ensure driver, vehicle and transport operations remain compliant with Operator Licence and other relevant legal requirements.
• Monitor fleet maintenance, vehicle documentation and driver compliance.
• Review operational and transport data to identify trends, resolve issues and improve performance.
• Drive route optimisation, improving efficiency, profitability and reducing unnecessary agency driver usage.
• Manage people processes including performance, absence, development, driver assessments and regular feedback.
• Investigate operational issues and implement practical corrective actions.
• Support budget management and identify opportunities to control logistics costs.
• Champion Health & Safety and ensure appropriate standards are maintained across the operation.
• Drive continuous improvement through LEAN principles, 5S and smarter ways of working.
• Deputise for the Logistics Manager when required.

What We're Looking For

We’re looking for someone who combines strong operational organisation with confident people leadership.

You’ll Ideally Bring

• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience within logistics, transport, distribution or a similar operational environment.
• Strong leadership and people‑management skills.
• A good understanding of Health & Safety and operational compliance.
• The ability to organise both yourself and others in a fast‑paced environment.
• Confidence using data to understand performance and identify improvements.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships across different teams.
• A proactive, flexible and solutions‑focused approach.
• Experience of continuous improvement or LEAN methodologies would be advantageous.
• Transport or fleet‑management experience would be particularly beneficial.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary
• Training and ongoing development
• Opportunities to progress your career within Elis
• The stability and opportunities that come with being part of an international organisation
• A supportive working environment where your ideas and contribution matter
• 29 Days Holiday
• Company Pension

Working Pattern

Monday - Friday with occasional weekend working. Flexible hours required with early morning starts part of role.