Operations Team Lead

Smiths News plc; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

Pension 5%

Training & Development

Sharesave Scheme

Cycle to work

Job summary

Smiths News plc is seeking an experienced Operations Team Leader to oversee the night shift in our UK warehouse. You will lead a dedicated team, drive safety, efficiency and adherence to targets, while delivering training, monitoring attendance and performance, and maintaining high housekeeping standards.

You thrive in a fast-paced environment, balancing priorities and adapting to changing needs, with a passion for improving performance and developing your team.

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced warehouse operations.
• Proven people-management and leadership abilities.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the night shift of the warehouse team, ensuring safe, efficient operations.
• Motivate, train and manage team performance, monitor attendance and performance.
• Coordinate between team members and management to maintain high housekeeping and productivity.

Job description

Night Shift - 40 hours per week - Saturday - Wednesday

Our reputation as the UK's largest newspaper and magazine wholesaler speaks for itself. Every day, we serve more than 22,000 customers from 34 distribution centres across the country. Behind every nightly miracle is a team of dedicated people carrying out more roles than you realise - we're the unseen force that delivers. So when we say we're excited for what the future holds for our customers and colleagues, you can trust we're as good as our word.

As Operations Team Leader, you'll be behind the success of our warehouse operations. Overseeing a dedicated team, you'll make sure everything runs smoothly, safely and efficiently. You'll be who we look to for keeping the team motivated, organised, and performing at their best through training sessions, monitoring attendance/performance and more. Whether you're handling communication between team members and managers, maintaining high standards of housekeeping, or getting hands-on yourself, your leadership will make a direct impact on productivity and safety. You're the kind of person who thrives in a fast-paced environment, balancing priorities and adapting to changing needs. If you're a natural leader with a passion for achieving targets, improving performance, and developing your team, this is the role for you. Read the full job description by clicking on the link at the bottom of the page.

What we can offer you

Not only do we offer free onsite parking and competitive salary but you'll also have access to:

• Company funded Health Cash Plan - providing cash back for everyday healthcare costs such as dental, optical and physiotherapy
• 5% match pension
• 24/7 E-Learning modules, Training and Development opportunities
• Sharesave Scheme, Cycle to work schemes, Health cash plan

About you

Although a track record in warehouse management would be desirable, people management experience gained in other sectors would be considered. You'll ideally have:

• Experience of working in a fast paced environment, preferably from a 24/7 logistics, warehouse, FMCG or similar industry background
• Experience managing a large operation and the ability to liaise at all levelsOutstanding communication skills and the credibility to effectively build relationships with all team members and management
• Experience of planning and effectively executing a warehouse operation. Dealing with all issues and challenges as they arise

Don't just take us at our word - experience it for yourself. We're a business built on support, opportunities, loyalty and care. Let's make the most of today's opportunities and look to the future, together.

Please note: you must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this position.