Operations Team Leader

Smiths News; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A major logistics company is seeking an Operations Team Leader in Cambridge to oversee warehouse operations and ensure efficient team performance. The ideal candidate has experience in a fast-paced environment and excellent communication skills. You will motivate your team, ensure safety standards, and adapt to operational changes. The role offers a competitive salary, onsite parking, and a range of employee benefits, including a health cash plan and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Company funded Health Cash Plan

5% match pension

25 days holiday plus holiday buy scheme

24/7 E-Learning modules

Training and Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced environment, preferably in logistics or warehouse operations.
• Ability to manage a large operation and communicate effectively at all levels.
• Proven experience in planning and executing warehouse operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee warehouse operations and motivate your team.
• Communicate effectively with team members and management.
• Maintain high standards of safety and housekeeping.

Skills

Warehouse management experience

Outstanding communication skills

Experience in a fast-paced environment

Ability to build relationships

Job description

Night shift - 40 Hours per week - Newmarket

£30035.20 per annum

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.

About the role

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
• 25 days holiday plus holiday buy scheme
• 24/7 E-Learning modules, Training and Development opportunities
• Sharesave Scheme, Cycle to work schemes, Health cash plan
• Colleague Assistance Programme & Colleague referral scheme

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 levels
• Outstanding 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. Apply now

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