Night-Shift Loading Bay Team Lead

xPO; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to work scheme

Workplace pension

XPO University training

Discounts

Job summary

XPO Transport Solutions IT Europe in Tamworth is seeking a Loading Bay Team Leader for night shifts. You will lead a hands-on team, ensure on-time trailer loading, and manage cover during holidays and shift changes.

You will drive safety and efficiency, monitor SSOW compliance, and liaise with traffic office on observations. The role requires warehouse experience, leadership, and physical work in a fast-paced logistics environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year in a warehouse/industrial setting working with commercial vehicles, movements, and vehicle loading.
• Minimum 1 year working in MHE-centric environments.
• Some supervisory/leadership experience.
• Minimum of 3 years in industrial settings such as warehouses, production units is desirable.
• Experience of physical work/activity.

Responsibilities

• Be the go-to person for the Loading Bay Team Leader, for holidays, uniform, shift changes/cover, etc.
• Drive productivity and effectiveness by leading an approach that is consistent with demand (i.e., trailers loaded). This is a hands-on role, designed to ensure that gaps in cover can be supported.
• Lead communications up and downstream for this remit.
• Complete the requisite number of safety observations on warehouse activities, including (but not limited to) housekeeping inspections, Lopa audits, and B-safes.
• Liaise with the traffic office on observed anomalies and/or poor practice.
• Liaise appropriately and constructively with the team as required.
• Manage processes to ensure the SSOW are being followed.
• Uphold health and safety standards.
• Reduce damages by promoting good handling of items.

Skills

Team leadership

Logistics operations

Safety awareness

Warehouse experience

Tools

MHE equipment

Job description

XPO Transport Solutions IT Europe in Tamworth is seeking a Loading Bay Team Leader for night shifts. You will lead a hands-on team, ensure on-time trailer loading, and manage cover during holidays and shift changes.

You will drive safety and efficiency, monitor SSOW compliance, and liaise with traffic office on observations. The role requires warehouse experience, leadership, and physical work in a fast-paced logistics environment.