Warehouse Team Leader Nights

AO; Cross Green; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a dedicated Night Shift Team Leader to support operations and lead a diverse team. The role includes training new staff, maintaining health and safety standards, and managing workload efficiently. Benefits include 24 days of holiday, pension contributions, and specialized healthcare plans. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential. This is a full-time, permanent position based in Cross Green, England.

Benefits

24 days holiday

At least 5% contribution pension scheme

Healthcare Cashback Scheme

Exclusive Staff Discount

Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Packages

Make a difference days (x2 fully paid charity days a year)

Share-save Scheme

Qualifications

• A track record of leading teams, particularly in a warehouse environment.
• Experience in promoting health and safety standards.
• Ability to delegate effectively and manage tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Support the Night Shift Supervisor and lead the team in their absence.
• Work alongside the warehouse team promoting a safe working environment.
• Train new employees on Health and Safety procedures.
• Manage driver workload and ensure compliance with transport legislation.

Skills

Ability to lead and motivate a diverse workforce

Good communication skills

Competent use of Microsoft Excel

Job description

About The Role

Our Night Shift Team Leaders work closely with our Night Shift Supervisor and the Warehouse team to ensure that the night operation always runs effectively and that the team achieves the objectives and KPIs set out by the business.

You will provide support to ensure that our appliances are handled with care and vehicles are unloaded and loaded on time, both efficiently and safely.

• Salary : £13.07 per hour / £27,355.51 per annum
• Hours : 4 on 4 off shift pattern, 8:00pm-8:00am (40.25 hours per week)
• Job Type : Full time and permanent contract
• Location : Unit 3, Total Park, Pontefract Lane, Leeds, LS9 0DR

Here’s What You Can Expect To Be Doing

• Supporting the Night Shift Supervisor and leading the team in their absence
• Working alongside the warehouse team, leading by example and coaching the team
• Support training for new starters to include Safe Systems of Work and Health and Safety
• Promote a safe working environment, ensuring the team always adhere to Health and Safety procedures
• Continually working towards reducing damage levels
• Delegating driver workload and allocating tasks to the team as well as processing paperwork
• Supporting with driver packs for the outgoing shift
• Assist with fleet management ensuring all vehicles remain roadworthy and meet transport legislation

A Few Things About You

• Ability to lead and motivate a diverse workforce
• Able to build good relationships with people even when under pressure
• Able to make decisions in the absence of the Night Shift Supervisor to drive performance and service
• React quickly to information and be able to solve problems independently
• Good communication skills both verbally and written
• Competent use of Microsoft, particularly Excel

Our Benefits

• 24 days holiday
• At least 5% contribution pension scheme
• Healthcare Cashback Scheme
• Exclusive Staff Discount
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Packages
• Expression of wish service
• Make a difference days (x2 fully paid charity days a year)
• Share-save Scheme

To see all our benefits and perks, visit our AO Benefits page.