Logistics Team Leader (1st shift)

We are excited to offer you the opportunity to join our Logistics Department as a Team Leader!

The department ensures that all incoming materials are received inspected stored and supplied to production in the correct quantity at the right time and in the required condition to support uninterrupted manufacturing operations and customer demand.  Operating within a fast-paced environment the team is accountable for maintaining high standards of health and safety quality inventory accuracy housekeeping and process compliance while continually seeking opportunities to improve operational performance and efficiency.

Working closely with Manufacturing Planning Procurement Quality Engineering and other logistics teams the department ensures the smooth flow of materials across the business.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Leading supporting and motivating Logistics Operatives setting clear expectations and acting as a visible role model for company values and standards.
• Coordinate daily start up work allocation rotation break coverage and shift handover to maintain a controlled and efficient operation.
• Monitor operational performance identify deviations and take timely corrective action within the roles responsibilities escalating where additional support is required.
• Promote a safe working environment by reinforcing safe systems of work completing required checks and supporting incident near-miss and hazard follow-up.
• Support attendance capability training and employee development processes in line with company procedures involving the Logistics Area Manager and relevant support functions as required.
• Use available digital systems and operational information accurately ensuring records checks and escalations are completed in a timely manner.
• Working collaboratively with other Logistics areas and relevant support functions to maintain customer service improve performance and embed a positive culture of safety 5S quality and continuous improvement.

Qualifications :

Skills & Attributes:

• Experience within a logistics warehouse manufacturing or comparable operational environment.
• Leadership experience coaching and developing teams to achieve operational objectives.
• Monitoring and reporting operational KPIs and driving performance improvements.
• A strong and visible commitment to safety quality customer service and process compliance.
• Confident communication skills with the ability to provide clear direction constructive feedback and effective shift handovers.
• A respectful empathetic and professional leadership approach that creates a supportive positive and inclusive working environment.
• Flexibility and resilience with a positive approach to change digitalisation and new technologies.
• Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and SAP knowledge desirable.

Additional Information :

Deadline for Applications: 06/11/2026

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time so we encourage candidates to submit their applications as soon as possible.

Working Hours:

Seasonal/Annualised hours shift patterns up to 48 hours per week working 1st shift.

Working with us comes with the following benefits:

• 25 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays additional service days accrued after 5 years
• Eligibility for our Company Performance Bonus
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Access to the Perkbox and My Benefits platforms giving access to discounts group income protection and death in service benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP
• Discounts on products from across the Bosch Group
• Subsidised onsite café and canteen
• Health & wellbeing support including: over 200 trained mental health first aid champions free of charge employee assistance programme and after 2 years service you gain eligibility for funding up to 150 per annum to support your personal wellbeing
• Access to Bosch Social Club membership offering you and up to 5 friends and family discounts on excursions and events
• Volunteering days
• Cycle to work scheme with discounts on push-bikes e-bikes and accessories
• Policy to support growing families
• Access to self-service training platform containing over 200 Bosch approved programmes
• Networking opportunities across Bosch UK including a mentoring programme
• And more!

We welcome applications from a range of candidates but please note that to apply for this position you must have the right to live and work in the UK from the start date of employment and for the duration of your employment.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time