Operations Team Leader
Role Overview
As Operations Team Leader, you’ll be behind the success of our warehouse operations. Overseeing a dedicated team, you’ll make sure everything runs smoothly, safely and efficiently. You’ll be who we look to for keeping the team motivated, organised, and performing at their best through training sessions, monitoring attendance/performance and more. Whether you’re handling communication between team members and managers, maintaining high standards of housekeeping, or getting hands-on yourself, your leadership will make a direct impact on productivity and safety. You’re the kind of person who thrives in a fast-paced environment, balancing priorities and adapting to changing needs. If you’re a natural leader with a passion for achieving targets, improving performance, and developing your team, this is the role for you. Read the full job description by clicking on the link at the bottom of the page.
Full Job Posting
About the role
As Operations Team Leader, you’ll be behind the success of our warehouse operations. Overseeing a dedicated team, you’ll make sure everything runs smoothly, safely and efficiently. You’ll be who we look to for keeping the team motivated, organised, and performing at their best through training sessions, monitoring attendance/performance and more. Whether you’re handling communication between team members and managers, maintaining high standards of housekeeping, or getting hands-on yourself, your leadership will make a direct impact on productivity and safety. You’re the kind of person who thrives in a fast-paced environment, balancing priorities and adapting to changing needs. If you’re a natural leader with a passion for achieving targets, improving performance, and developing your team, this is the role for you. Read the full job description by clicking on the link at the bottom of the page.
What we can offer you
Not only do we offer free onsite parking and competitive salary but you’ll also have access to:
Company funded Health Cash Plan – providing cash back for everyday healthcare costs such as dental, optical and physiotherapy
5% match pension
25 days holiday plus holiday buy scheme
24/7 E-Learning modules, Training and Development opportunities
Sharesave Scheme, Cycle to work schemes, Health cash plan
Colleague Assistance Programme & Colleague referral scheme
About you
Although a track record in warehouse management would be desirable, people management experience gained in other sectors would be considered. You’ll ideally have:
Experience of working in a fast paced environment, preferably from a 24/7 logistics, warehouse, FMCG or similar industry background
Experience managing a large operation and the ability to liaise at all levels
Outstanding communication skills and the credibility to effectively build relationships with all team members and management
Experience of planning and effectively executing a warehouse operation. Dealing with all issues and challenges as they arise
Don’t just take us at our word – experience it for yourself. We’re a business built on support, opportunities, loyalty and care. Let’s make the most of today’s opportunities and look to the future, together. Apply now
Please note: you must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this position.
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About Smiths News
Public UK newspaper and magazine wholesaler serving retailers with early-morning distribution, returns logistics, recycling, and final-mile services.
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