Night Operations Supervisor

Carousel Logistics; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

Employee discounts

Free on-site parking

Birthday day off

24 days annual leave + bank holidays

Annual recognition awards

Long service rewards

Career development

Job summary

Carousel Logistics is seeking a confident Night Operations Supervisor to lead the team and keep our time-critical network running smoothly. You will oversee receipt, sortation and onward movement of freight from the UK and Europe, ensuring safety, efficiency and on-time delivery while coaching staff to high performance.

This permanent, full-time role offers a base salary of £40,000 plus up to £3,500 night allowance, 45 hours per week, and a range of benefits designed to recognise and reward

Qualifications

• Supervisory or team-leader experience within warehousing, logistics or transport.
• Strong people management and leadership skills.
• Ability to stay organised, make decisions and solve problems under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the receipt, sortation and onward movement of freight.
• Ensure operation runs safely, efficiently and on time.
• Lead, coach and develop the team through briefings and support.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures and housekeeping standards.
• Collaborate with colleagues and partners to deliver excellent customer service.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, performance and ways of working.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Decision making under pressure

Communication

Team coaching

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

£40,000 per annum + up to £3,500 night allowance

Monday to Friday | 16:00–01:00 | 45 hours per week (including paid breaks)

Ready to take the lead in a fast-moving logistics operation?

At Carousel Logistics, we keep businesses moving through our time-critical logistics network across the UK and Europe.

We're looking for a confident, hands-on Night Operations Supervisor to lead our team and play a key role in keeping our UK network running smoothly.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced warehouse or transport supervisor who enjoys leading people, solving problems and delivering results in a busy operational environment.

What You'll Be Doing

As Night Operations Supervisor, you'll oversee the receipt, sortation and onward movement of freight arriving from across the UK and Europe, ensuring our operation runs safely, efficiently and on time.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Leading from the front: Supervise, motivate and develop your team through coaching, regular briefings and ongoing support.
• Keeping freight moving: Oversee the receipt, sortation and dispatch of freight, ensuring deadlines and service standards are met.
• Driving performance: Maintain high standards of productivity, accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Putting safety first: Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures, equipment requirements and housekeeping standards.
• Solving problems: Identify and resolve operational challenges quickly, minimising disruption to our network.
• Working together: Collaborate with colleagues, network partners and Client Services to deliver excellent customer service.
• Making improvements: Identify opportunities to improve processes, performance and ways of working.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a proactive, approachable supervisor who leads by example and knows how to get the best from their team.

You'll Ideally Bring

• Previous supervisory or team leader experience within warehousing, logistics or transport.
• Strong people management and leadership skills.
• The ability to stay organised, make decisions and solve problems under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills and a positive, team-focused attitude.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to high standards.
• A full UK driving licence.

A forklift licence would be an advantage, but isn't essential.

What's In It for You?

We believe great people deserve great opportunities, and we're committed to recognising and rewarding the contribution you make.

• Salary: £40,000 per annum plus up to £3,500 night allowance (potential total of £43,500).
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 16:00–01:00, including paid breaks.
• Contract: Permanent, full-time – 45 hours per week.
• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Your birthday off – an extra day to celebrate!
• Health Cash Plan to support everyday healthcare costs.
• Employee discounts and perks through our benefits platform.
• Free on-site parking.
• Annual recognition awards and long service rewards.
• Career development opportunities within a growing European business.

Why Join Carousel Logistics?

As part of the DANX Carousel Group, we're proud to be a growing European logistics business with ambitious plans for the future.

Our people are at the heart of our success, and our values of Caring, Ownership and Learning shape how we work together, support each other and continuously improve.

We offer an environment where you can take responsibility, make a difference and develop your career as our business continues to grow.

Carousel Logistics is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.