Team Leader
Derby
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.
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 £40,698.74 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.
The Benefits:
- 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 Driver 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
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
Key requirements:
- Experience in a similar role essential
- Ability to manage and motivate a team
- 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
Please note that applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.
At Yusen Logistics, we understand the value of utilising AI and other technologies to support the application process. Still, we encourage candidates to use them to enhance their applications rather than replace their own effort and authenticity. Therefore, candidates should not rely on AI-generated responses during the interview process.
DISABILITY CONFIDENT
Yusen Logistics is an equal opportunities employer that encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible applicants, regardless of their personal circumstances. We make our recruiting decisions solely based on skillset and experience. Diversity allows us to create an inclusive environment where our employees can strive and grow their potential. Yusen Logistics are proud to be a ‘Disability Confident Committed’ employer.
