Team Leader

ID Logistics; Northampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

ID Logistics in Northampton is seeking a capable Team Leader to drive performance across a fixed shift pattern. You will lead a busy team, plan workloads, and ensure service levels are met in a fast-paced logistics environment.

The role requires strong people leadership, KPI focus, and a commitment to safety and quality. Join a growing operation delivering high standards for customers and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading teams in a warehouse or logistics setting.
• Ability to drive performance and meet KPIs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of health & safety and quality standards.
• Willingness to pursue Level 3 qualification.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop a team to achieve operational targets and service levels.
• Organise workloads and allocate resources effectively across the shift.
• Monitor productivity, quality, and performance against KPIs.
• Deliver shift briefings and maintain clear communication across the operation.
• Support colleague development through coaching, training, and feedback.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, quality, and company procedures.
• Maintain stock accuracy, product security, and operational standards.
• Investigate operational issues and implement corrective actions where required.
• Work collaboratively with other departments to drive site performance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and process enhancements.
• Ensure customer requirements are consistently met and exceeded.

Skills

Team leadership

KPI driven

Communication

Decision making

Adaptability

Safety & quality

Warehouse processes

IT skills

Education

Level 3 qualification

Tools

WMS experience

Reporting tools

Job description

Exciting times are ahead for us at ID Logistics, we are growing fast, and we want you to be part of it!

We are recruiting a Team Leader in our Northampton depot to support and develop our operation across a fixed shift pattern of 06:00-14:00 or 14:00-22:00, working 5 days out of 7.

If you are ready to bring your leadership skills to a fast-paced, ambitious logistics environment, we would love to hear from you.

About You:

Warehousing and operations will feel like home to you. You are an experienced people leader with a proven track record of driving performance, developing teams, and delivering excellent service in a busy logistics environment. You lead by example, thrive under pressure, and are passionate about achieving operational excellence while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop a team to achieve operational targets and service levels.
• Organise workloads and allocate resources effectively across the shift.
• Monitor productivity, quality, and performance against KPIs.
• Deliver shift briefings and maintain clear communication across the operation.
• Support colleague development through coaching, training, and feedback.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, quality, and company procedures.
• Maintain stock accuracy, product security, and operational standards.
• Investigate operational issues and implement corrective actions where required.
• Work collaboratively with other departments to drive site performance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and process enhancements.
• Ensure customer requirements are consistently met and exceeded.

Skills & Experience

• Previous Team Leader or Supervisory experience within a warehouse or logistics environment.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop operational teams.
• Experience managing performance within a fast‑paced, KPI‑driven operation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to make decisions quickly and solve operational challenges effectively.
• Good understanding of warehouse processes, productivity measures, and customer service requirements.
• Competent IT skills, including experience using warehouse systems and reporting tools.
• Adaptable, resilient, and comfortable working in a changing operational environment.
• Holds, is working towards, or is willing to study for a Level 3 qualification (or equivalent).

About Us:

ID Logistics is a fast‑growing international contract logistics group operating in 19 countries, with over 8 million m² of warehousing space and over 42,000 employees supporting customers across retail, industry, healthcare, e commerce and more. We are known for delivering smart, high tech logistics solutions that push the sector forward.

We launched our first UK branch in June 2023, and we are continuing to grow and expand the UK business. It’s an exciting moment to join a team that is building, growing, and shaping its future. Logistics is evolving rapidly through digitalisation, automation, and robotics and at ID Logistics, we embrace that.

Transformation. Operational excellence drives us, innovation excites us, and every idea matters. Your experience, energy and creativity will directly influence how we grow.

Join us and bring your IDeas to life as part of a dynamic, ambitious, and forward-thinking team.

This is a full‑time on‑site position.

Please note we may review and progress applications ahead of the closing date.

We are not looking for agency support currently.