Location: Reading (Tilehurst)
Hours: Full Time (40 hours) Monday to Friday
Package: Basic Salary up to £31,000 plus Bonus & Benefits
Sector: Packaging Distribution
Protecting what matters, together
We're dedicated to protecting what matters most – our people, our customers, our communities and the environment. At Macfarlane Packaging, our commitment to customer satisfaction, sustainability and continual improvement creates a highly collaborative, supportive and friendly workplace where you can unpack a career that grows.
With history stretching back over 75 years, we offer stability whilst always striving for continual growth. Our fast-paced, results-driven approach will challenge and often stretch you, but it will also give you opportunities for personal and professional development. Every colleague has the chance to directly influence our success, leading to real job satisfaction and achievement at every stage of their career.
We provide competitive pay and personalised incentives alongside flexible benefits that make your rewards package go further. Our business values commitment, teamwork, adaptability, continuous improvement and a genuine desire to deliver outstanding service. If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.
The Logistics Team Leader Role
We're looking for an organised, proactive and safety-conscious Logistics Team Leader to join our busy Regional Distribution Centre in Reading.
This is a key operational role focused on supporting the smooth and compliant running of our logistics function. Working closely alongside the Logistics Manager, you'll take the lead on transport compliance, driver supervision, fleet administration, health & safety and the day-to-day coordination of logistics activities to ensure exceptional service is delivered to our customers.
Whilst this role does not directly manage the warehouse operation or warehouse colleagues, you'll be a visible member of the wider operational leadership team and will be expected to support warehouse activities whenever required, helping to maintain an efficient, collaborative and customer-focused operation.
What You Will Be Doing
As our Logistics Team Leader, you'll play an important role in ensuring our transport and logistics operation runs safely, efficiently and in full compliance with company and legal standards.
Your responsibilities will include:
Supporting the day-to-day coordination of logistics operations to ensure excellent customer service and on-time deliveries.
Supervising and supporting our team of drivers, ensuring compliance with Driver Hours, Working Time Regulations, licence checks and associated legal requirements.
Conducting driver debriefs, reviewing vehicle camera alerts and taking appropriate follow-up action where required.
Assisting with the management of the commercial vehicle fleet, including vehicle inspections, servicing schedules and maintenance records.
Planning and optimising delivery routes using Paragon route planning software.
Working alongside the Logistics Manager to promote high standards of health, safety and operational compliance across the site.
Supporting investigations relating to health & safety, conduct or operational incidents where required.
Assisting with the induction, training and ongoing development of new colleagues.
Receiving supplier deliveries, completing quality checks and ensuring stock is accurately recorded and stored.
Supporting inventory accuracy through regular stock counts and audits.
Working closely with Sales and other internal departments to coordinate customer deliveries and resolve operational issues.
Providing operational support within the warehouse whenever required to help maintain productivity and customer service.
Providing cover for the Logistics Manager during periods of absence or annual leave.
What You Will Bring
We're looking for someone who combines operational knowledge with strong organisational skills and a genuine commitment to safety, compliance and customer service.
You'll ideally bring:
Previous experience within a logistics, transport or warehouse environment.
Previous experience in a Team Leader, Supervisor or similar operational leadership role.
Good knowledge of transport legislation, Driver Hours regulations, Working Time Regulations and health & safety best practice.
Experience supporting drivers, fleet compliance or transport administration.
Excellent communication skills with the confidence to engage positively with drivers, colleagues and customers.
A calm, organised approach with the ability to prioritise workloads in a fast-paced environment.
Strong attention to detail and accurate administrative skills.
Experience working collaboratively across departments to deliver excellent customer service.
A flexible, hands-on approach and willingness to support wider operational activities whenever required.
A valid Forklift Truck licence (Reach, Counterbalance or Bendi) would be advantageous, although training may be provided for the right individual.
What You Will Get
We provide a competitive basic salary and operate a range of rewarding bonus and incentive schemes. Our flexible employee benefits package can include:
25 days annual leave (rising with service) plus all public/bank holidays
Additional Holiday Purchasing Scheme
Contributory pension scheme
Free parking at the majority of our site locations
Annual company-paid Volunteering Day
Employee Assistance Programme
Extensive training, development and career progression opportunities
Employee discount scheme with major retailers and leisure providers
Simply Health/Dental Cover option or BUPA cover for qualifying roles
Enhanced family-friendly policies
Long service awards
Charitable giving options
Financial support towards eye tests and DSE glasses (where applicable)
EE Mobile employee discount scheme
Candidate referral scheme
Your Future With Us
At Macfarlane Group, we believe in developing our people. Whether you aspire to progress into Logistics Management or broaden your operational leadership experience, you'll benefit from structured development opportunities, ongoing training and the chance to build a long-term career within one of the UK's leading packaging businesses.
With opportunities for internal progression, leadership development and professional training, you'll be well supported to achieve your career ambitions.
How to Apply/Next Steps
All applications will be acknowledged. If you haven't heard from us within 2-3 weeks, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, gender expression, religion or sexual orientation. Should you require any support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please email our recruitment team directly.
