Logistics Team Lead - Route Optimisation & Safety

Elis UK Limited; Bishop Auckland; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training and development

Career progression within Elis

International organisation

Job summary

Elis UK Limited is seeking an experienced Logistics Supervisor to join our Bishop Auckland site, overseeing day-to-day activity of Drivers and Service Agents to deliver reliable, safe and compliant logistics operations.

You will work with the Logistics Manager to analyse data, optimise routes and develop your team while maintaining high standards of safety and service quality in a busy environment.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience within logistics, transport, distribution or a similar operational environment.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Good Health & Safety knowledge and operational compliance.
• Ability to organise 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 and the ability to build effective relationships across teams.
• Proactive, flexible and solutions-focused approach.
• Experience of continuous improvement or LEAN methodologies would be advantageous.
• Transport or fleet-management experience would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

People-management

Health & Safety

Data-driven

IT skills

Communication

LEAN / Continuous improvement

Team supervision

Fleet management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Elis UK Limited is seeking an experienced Logistics Supervisor to join our Bishop Auckland site, overseeing day-to-day activity of Drivers and Service Agents to deliver reliable, safe and compliant logistics operations.

You will work with the Logistics Manager to analyse data, optimise routes and develop your team while maintaining high standards of safety and service quality in a busy environment.