Team Leader - Logistics (material movement)

NG Bailey Engineering; Dewsbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent engineering firm in Dewsbury is looking for a Team Leader - Logistics to oversee material movement and lead a logistics team. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, experience in warehouse operations, and a focus on health and safety compliance. This role offers competitive salary and benefits, including private healthcare and a pension plan.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension with up to 8% employer contribution

Private healthcare

Flexible benefits

Free parking on site

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role leading warehouse operations.
• Strong interpersonal skills to manage a team effectively.
• Proficient in logistics systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Enforce safe working practices and ensure compliance with health & safety.
• Allocate tasks and monitor performance of logistics operatives.
• Oversee inbound and outbound shipments ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Track KPIs for delivery accuracy and cost efficiency.
• Act as the first point of contact for logistics-related queries.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organizational abilities

Problem-solving mindset

Logistics software proficiency

Education

Appointed person for lifting operations

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Team Leader - Logistics (material movement)

Dewsbury (may initially need to work the first few weeks at our Bradford site)

Competitive salary and benefits

Role

We have an exciting new opportunity for a team leader, with a focus on material movement, to join the logistics team in our new Offsite facility in Dewsbury. We are looking for someone with appropriate qualifications/appointed person in leading operations within a warehouse environment, moving heavy materials, crane lifting, and organising lift plans.

Our new facility will be available from early 2026, so the successful candidate may be required to initially work from our Bradford site until the Dewsbury premises are available.

Responsibilities

Daily Duties & Responsibilities:

• Health & Safety Compliance: Enforce safe working practices and ensure PPE is worn correctly. Conduct safety checks and report hazards or incidents. Lead by example in maintaining a clean and safe work area.
• Team Leadership & Supervision: Allocate tasks and monitor performance of logistics operatives. Conduct daily briefings to communicate targets, updates, and safety reminders. Provide coaching, support, and training to team members. Manage attendance, shift patterns, and resolve minor personnel issues.
• Operational Coordination: Oversee inbound and outbound shipments, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with warehouse and procurement teams. Ensure proper documentation for all logistics activities (e.g., delivery notes). Liaise with transport providers and internal departments to resolve delays or issues.
• Performance Monitoring: Track KPIs such as delivery accuracy, turnaround time, and cost efficiency. Identify areas for improvement and implement process enhancements. Prepare daily or weekly reports for management.
• Communication & Problem Solving: Act as the first point of contact for logistics-related queries. Resolve operational issues quickly to minimize disruption. Communicate effectively with internal teams and external partners.

Key Skills & Attributes

• Appointed person for lifting operations with previous experience in a similar role
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities
• Good understanding of logistics systems and processes
• Problem-solving mindset and attention to detail
• Proficient in using logistics software and Microsoft Office tools

Benefits

• 25 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays
• Pension with leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
• Private healthcare
• Discounts
• Personal development programme
• Flexible Benefits
• Free parking on site

If this is of interest, please apply with an up to date CV, and your salary/package expectations

Next Steps

As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.

We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.

About Us

We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.

Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies.

Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.