Logistics Team Leader x 2

Caterpillar; Leicester; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction equipment manufacturer seeks a Logistics Team Leader to oversee operations in Desford, Leicestershire. This role involves motivating the production team, ensuring safety compliance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates should have a Forklift Truck License and a BSC in Risk Assessment. The position offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits including annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

Bonus opportunities

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits options

Qualifications

• Experience in coaching and motivating team members.
• Familiarity with logistics practices and material systems.
• Proven understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the logistics team to meet daily operational goals.
• Champion safety standards and ensure compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the team.

Skills

Leadership

Safety Compliance

Process Improvement

Logistics Operations

Education

BSC Certificate in Risk Assessment Level 2

Forklift Truck License

Relevant NVQ Level 2 or higher

Job description

Overview

Career Area: Operations

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Job Title: Logistics Team Leader x 2

Salary: £33,892 rising to £37,568 when role objectives are reached

Contract: Full time & permanent

Hours: Full Time - 37.50 (Multi shift)

Location: Desford, Leicestershire

Responsibilities

The Opportunity:

As a Team Leader in Logistics, you motivate our employees on the production line that build our world class products. You proactively ensure resources are used effectively to meet targets while maintaining the highest safety standards.

What you will do:

• Lead the team to meet the daily goals and continually monitor and audit Health and Safety, People, Quality, Velocity and Cost metrics within your span of control as per business goals.
• Champion safe working practices and undertake training and further learning.
• Generate and work on Continuous Improvement ideas for your assigned area using the Continuous Improvement (CI) process and maintain the skills matrix for the team to 100% versatility, ensure standard work is updated.
• Participate in Rapid Improvement Workshops (RIWs) for Safety, Quality, Velocity and Cost within your team operation.

NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.

What You Can Demonstrate

• People: Coach, motivate, evaluate, and recognise employees. Understand the skills and experience of the team to highlight gaps and training/development needs and build high performing teams.
• Logistics Operations: Possess a good understanding of logistics practices and knowledge of material systems.
• Safety: Proactive in managing safety standards and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations. Foster psychological safety and team engagement, ensuring open communication and collaboration across diverse groups.
• Process Improvement: Evaluates logistics methods and maintains focus, with team input, on promoting the continuous improvement of processes and products using lean, Six Sigma and drive innovation.

Top Candidates will have

• A current Forklift Truck license
• BSC Certificate in Risk Assessment Level 2
• Relevant National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) level 2/higher or equivalent

Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.

What You Will Get

One Company, Limitless Opportunities

Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. We do business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource Industries, and Energy & Transportation – and providing financing and related services through our Financial Products segment.

Careers at Caterpillar are limitless; we have opportunities in Engineering, Human Resources, Manufacturing, Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain and so much more. You can create the career you want. It’s your time and talent, make it count.

Our Sustainability Commitment

Caterpillar has a long-standing commitment to sustainability, one of our five Values in Action. It is part of who we are and what we do. We actively lead sustainable green initiatives to preserve the environment, help reduce poverty with the Caterpillar Foundation and stay involved in the communities we help build.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus Bank holidays - opportunity to buy and sell; Bonus; Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution Up to 10%; Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution; optional flexible benefits including access to private health and dental care plans, EV car lease etc.

Posting Dates: October 9, 2025 - October 24, 2025

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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