Team Leader

Yusen Logistics (UK) Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holidays

Health Cash Plan

Pension scheme

Life cover

Training and development programme

Employee wellness – WeCare

Job summary

Yusen Logistics (UK) Ltd in Derby (DE1 9TA) is seeking a hands-on Team Leader to oversee a busy TMUK operation, supervise a fast-paced shunting and loading bay, and ensure safe forklift operations in line with Health & Safety standards.

You will coach and develop the team, manage performance, and support daily activities from scheduling to customer liaison, with a rotating Monday–Friday pattern and flexibility to work overtime as required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Team Leader role is essential.
• FLT Counterbalance Licence is essential.
• Excellent communication skills in verbal and written form.
• Ability to manage and motivate a team in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee client requirements to ensure parts are delivered to locations.
• Allocate team activities and ensure tasks are achievable.
• Provide KPI data to Line Manager for performance monitoring.
• Review and optimise SOPs to maintain safety and efficiency.
• Deliver structured shift handovers between shifts.

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching

Performance management

Health & safety

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Yusen Logistics

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.

www.yusen-logistics.com/

Role Overview

Team Leader, Derby

We’re looking for a Team Leader to join our team in Derby (DE1 9TA) and support the smooth, efficient running of the TMUK operation. This role offers a competitive salary of £41715.21 per annum, based on a rotating Monday–Friday shift pattern of 05:30–14:30 and 15:00–00:00. The successful candidate will also be expected to work flexibly to meet business needs and be willing to work overtime when required.

This is a varied, hands-on role involving safe MHE use, loading and unloading vehicles, and operating a forklift truck in line with all Health & Safety standards. You’ll also support key people and operational activities, including disciplinary and grievance investigations, trailer movements, holiday and appraisal coordination, team training, and building strong relationships with customers and Yusen stakeholders.

You’ll additionally supervise a fast-paced shunting operation and oversee loading bay activities, ensuring all work is completed safely, accurately and on schedule.

Key Responsibilities

Business Operations

• To oversee the requirements of the client to ensure parts are delivered to required locations to meet business demands
• Effectively allocate team activities for your area of responsibility, ensuring tasks are distributed appropriately and are achievable
• Provide data to your Line Manager to support KPI’s population/creation, supporting proactive action to ensure continuous improvement
• Map, challenge and continually review current processes alongside your Group Leader to ensure that SOP’s are robust, efficient, current and comply with Health & Safety
• Effectively compile and deliver a structured and comprehensive shift handover enabling a smooth transition between the shifts to ensure operations continue smoothly and all outstanding actions are addressed
• Appropriately escalating issues arising during the shift at the earliest opportunity to ensure efficient running of the operation
• Measure productivity and report data to Group Leader highlighting any concerns

Health & Safety

• Deliver the ongoing Yusen H&S programme through daily monitoring, application and delivery of the H&S policy and external compliance
• Participating in H&S monitoring, reviewing processes and ensuring employees are trained. Communication of H&S matters to the team
• Manage workplace safety continuously

Workforce Planning

• Motivate, coach and mentor the team, ensuring expected performance levels are understood
• Identifying and working alongside your line manager in implementing appropriate training interventions to build a multi-skilled workforce able to operate in the most cost-effective manner
• Follow all required employee management processes in regard to performance, absence and conduct/undertake disciplinary investigations and hearings in accordance with policies and procedures

What You Will Bring to the Role

• Experience in a similar role essential
• Ability to manage and motivate a team within a busy environment
• Experience in a similar role essential
• A good understanding of disciplinary and grievance procedures
• FLT Counterbalance Licence essential
• Ability to withstand pressure and work to tight deadlines
• Good attention to detail and organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written
• Excellent IT skills including Microsoft packages and e-mail
• Ability to prioritise workload, effectively managing multiple tasks

What We Offer

• 25 days’ paid holidays per year (pro rata)
• Health Cash Plan
• Stable, guaranteed income
• Company Pension Scheme
• Employee discount schemes, including E-vouchers and gift cards, gym membership as well as a recognition platform
• Life cover
• Critical Illness Cover
• Free uniform
• Free training development programme
• Employee Wellness initiatives – WeCare - includes 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, get fit programme and more
• KareHero care support management service
• Structured career opportunities

Why Join Us?

At Yusen Logistics you will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects, work alongside talented professionals, and grow your career in an environment that values innovation, accountability, and collaboration.

At Yusen Logistics, we understand the value of utilising AI and other technologies to support the application process. However, we encourage candidates to use these tools to enhance their application rather than replace their own effort and authenticity. During the interview process, we expect responses to reflect your own experience, thinking and capabilities.

Yusen Logistics is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and make our recruitment decisions based solely on skills, experience and potential. Diversity enables us to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and grow.