Shift Supervisor (Group Leader)

YUSEN LOGISTICS CO; Long Eaton; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics organization in Long Eaton is seeking a Group Leader to manage operations and teams of up to 50 colleagues. The role involves ensuring safety and exceptional service delivery, overseeing daily logistics operations, and implementing improvements. Candidates should have a Counterbalance FLT licence and proven management experience. A competitive annual salary and comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Annual salary of £44,910.59

25 days holiday

Company pension scheme

Employee benefits including gym membership

Health Cash Plan

Company sick pay

Employee wellness initiatives

Qualifications

• Proven experience of managing people or divisions.
• Excellent IT skills including Microsoft packages.
• Previous experience of working in a similar role is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the logistics team.
• Manage team training and mentoring processes.
• Maintain excellent relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Team management

Customer-focused approach

Communication skills

IT skills including Microsoft packages

Knowledge of health and safety requirements

Tools

Counterbalance FLT licence

Job description

We are recruiting a Group Leader to lead up to 50 colleagues, ensuring the delivery of a safe and exceptional service to our client. This role operates on a rotational weekly shift pattern of 05:30‑14:30 and 15:00‑Midnight, with an annual salary of £44,910.59.

As a Group Leader, you will oversee the day‑to‑day operations and activities of one of our logistics teams, ensuring that our clients receive their orders promptly.

Providing expert leadership to your team, you will allocate team activities for each shift, including shunt operation, internal operations and managing the receiving docks.

Working with a team of other Group Leaders, you will place an emphasis on overall efficiency and safety, review current processes and standard operating procedures, and implement improvements where possible.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce comprehensive shift handovers.
• Manage team training and mentoring processes.
• Oversee employee performance, absence and conduct in accordance with Yusen procedures.
• Maintain excellent relationships with Yusen and customer stakeholders.

Qualifications

• A Counterbalance FLT licence.
• Proven experience of managing people or divisions.
• A good knowledge of health and safety requirements.
• The ability to work in a fast‑paced environment to specific targets and deadlines.
• A customer‑focused approach to work.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent IT skills including Microsoft packages.
• Previous experience of working in a similar role is essential.

Yusen Logistics is working to become the world's preferred supply chain logistics company. Our complete offer is designed to forge better connections between businesses, customers and communities through innovative supply chain management, freight forwarding, warehousing and distribution services. As a company, we’re dedicated to a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring everyone who works with us is committed, connected and creative in making us the world's preferred choice.

Equal Opportunity

Yusen Logistics is an equal opportunities employer, values diversity, and is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

Benefits

• Annual salary of £44,910.59 per annum.
• 25 days holiday (excluding bank holidays).
• Company pension scheme.
• Employee benefits: discount schemes including e‑vouchers and gift cards, gym membership and a recognition platform.
• Critical illness cover.
• Tailored development and career opportunities.
• Health Cash Plan.
• Company sick pay.
• Employee wellness initiatives – WeCare – includes 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, get fit programme and more.

This is an exciting role for a proven divisional manager with knowledge of health & safety requirements to join our leading logistics organisation. In this highly engaging role, no two days will be the same as you enhance your professional experience by showcasing your expert leadership style in a company with an international reputation for efficiency.

When you join us, you will discover a friendly, hard‑working team and an excellent benefits package, including some brilliant discounts, meaning you will be equally supported in your professional and personal life.