Logistics Team Leader

Macfarlane Group UK Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 18,600 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

Free parking

Volunteer day

Employee discount scheme

Training and progression opportunities

Job summary

Macfarlane Group UK Ltd in Reading is seeking a Logistics Team Leader to lead transport coordination, driver supervision and safety compliance at our Regional Distribution Centre. You will support the smooth running of logistics activities and help maintain high service levels for customers.

The role requires organised, proactive individual with a focus on safety, teamwork and continuous improvement. Full-time hours and a competitive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in logistics, transport or warehouse environments.
• Proven experience in a Team Leader, Supervisor or similar leadership role.
• Good knowledge of transport legislation, Driver Hours, Working Time Regulations and health & safety best practice.
• Experience supporting drivers, fleet compliance or transport administration.
• Excellent communication skills with drivers, colleagues and customers.
• Calm, organised approach with ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day coordination of logistics operations to ensure on-time deliveries.
• Supervise and support drivers, ensuring compliance with Driver Hours and Working Time Regulations.
• Conduct driver debriefs, review vehicle camera alerts and follow up as needed.
• Assist with fleet management, inspections and maintenance records.
• Plan and optimise delivery routes using Paragon planning software.
• Collaborate with the Logistics Manager to promote safety and compliance across site.
• Support investigations related to health, safety or operational incidents.
• Assist with induction, training and development of new colleagues.
• Receive supplier deliveries, perform quality checks and record stock accurately.
• Support inventory accuracy with regular stock counts and audits.
• Coordinate deliveries with Sales and other departments to resolve issues.
• Provide warehouse support to maintain productivity and service.

Skills

Logistics experience

Team leadership

Driver supervision

Transport compliance

Communication skills

Health & safety

Tools

Paragon route planning

Job description

Logistics Team Leader

Location: Reading (Tilehurst)

Hours: Full Time (40 hours) Monday to Friday

Package: Basic Salary up to £31,000 plus Bonus & Benefits

Sector: Packaging Distribution

Protecting what matters, together

We're dedicated to protecting what matters most – our people, our customers, our communities and the environment. At Macfarlane Packaging, our commitment to customer satisfaction, sustainability and continual improvement creates a highly collaborative, supportive and friendly workplace where you can unpack a career that grows.

With history stretching back over 75 years, we offer stability whilst always striving for continual growth. Our fast-paced, results-driven approach will challenge and often stretch you, but it will also give you opportunities for personal and professional development. Every colleague has the chance to directly influence our success, leading to real job satisfaction and achievement at every stage of their career.

We provide competitive pay and personalised incentives alongside flexible benefits that make your rewards package go further. Our business values commitment, teamwork, adaptability, continuous improvement and a genuine desire to deliver outstanding service. If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.

The Logistics Team Leader Role

We're looking for an organised, proactive and safety-conscious Logistics Team Leader to join our busy Regional Distribution Centre in Reading.

This is a key operational role focused on supporting the smooth and compliant running of our logistics function. Working closely alongside the Logistics Manager, you'll take the lead on transport compliance, driver supervision, fleet administration, health & safety and the day-to-day coordination of logistics activities to ensure exceptional service is delivered to our customers.

Whilst this role does not directly manage the warehouse operation or warehouse colleagues, you'll be a visible member of the wider operational leadership team and will be expected to support warehouse activities whenever required, helping to maintain an efficient, collaborative and customer-focused operation.

What You Will Be Doing

As our Logistics Team Leader, you'll play an important role in ensuring our transport and logistics operation runs safely, efficiently and in full compliance with company and legal standards.

• Supporting the day-to-day coordination of logistics operations to ensure excellent customer service and on-time deliveries.


• Supervising and supporting our team of drivers, ensuring compliance with Driver Hours, Working Time Regulations, licence checks and associated legal requirements.


• Conducting driver debriefs, reviewing vehicle camera alerts and taking appropriate follow-up action where required.


• Assisting with the management of the commercial vehicle fleet, including vehicle inspections, servicing schedules and maintenance records.


• Planning and optimising delivery routes using Paragon route planning software.


• Working alongside the Logistics Manager to promote high standards of health, safety and operational compliance across the site.


• Supporting investigations relating to health & safety, conduct or operational incidents where required.


• Assisting with the induction, training and ongoing development of new colleagues.


• Receiving supplier deliveries, completing quality checks and ensuring stock is accurately recorded and stored.


• Supporting inventory accuracy through regular stock counts and audits.


• Working closely with Sales and other internal departments to coordinate customer deliveries and resolve operational issues.


• Providing operational support within the warehouse whenever required to help maintain productivity and customer service.


• Providing cover for the Logistics Manager during periods of absence or annual leave.

What You Will Bring

We're looking for someone who combines operational knowledge with strong organisational skills and a genuine commitment to safety, compliance and customer service.

• Previous experience within a logistics, transport or warehouse environment.


• Previous experience in a Team Leader, Supervisor or similar operational leadership role.


• Good knowledge of transport legislation, Driver Hours regulations, Working Time Regulations and health & safety best practice.


• Experience supporting drivers, fleet compliance or transport administration.


• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to engage positively with drivers, colleagues and customers.


• A calm, organised approach with the ability to prioritise workloads in a fast-paced environment.


• Strong attention to detail and accurate administrative skills.


• Experience working collaboratively across departments to deliver excellent customer service.


• A flexible, hands‑on approach and willingness to support wider operational activities whenever required.


• A valid Forklift Truck licence (Reach, Counterbalance or Bendi) would be advantageous, although training may be provided for the right individual.

What You Will Get

We provide a competitive basic salary and operate a range of rewarding bonus and incentive schemes. Our flexible employee benefits package can include:

• 25 days annual leave (rising with service) plus all public/bank holidays


• Additional Holiday Purchasing Scheme


• Contributory pension scheme


• Free parking at the majority of our site locations


• Annual company-paid Volunteering Day


• Employee Assistance Programme


• Extensive training, development and career progression opportunities


• Employee discount scheme with major retailers and leisure providers


• Simply Health/Dental Cover option or BUPA cover for qualifying roles


• Enhanced family-friendly policies


• Long service awards


• Charitable giving options


• Financial support towards eye tests and DSE glasses (where applicable)


• EE Mobile employee discount scheme


• Candidate referral scheme

Your Future With Us

At Macfarlane Group, we believe in developing our people. Whether you aspire to progress into Logistics Management or broaden your operational leadership experience, you'll benefit from structured development opportunities, ongoing training and the chance to build a long-term career within one of the UK's leading packaging businesses. With opportunities for internal progression, leadership development and professional training, you'll be well supported to achieve your career ambitions.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, gender expression, religion or sexual orientation. Should you require any support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please email our recruitment team directly.

No recruitment agencies please.