Logistics Team Leader (1st shift)

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About the role

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 role’s 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.

Who they want

Skills & Attributes

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.

• 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.

Also

Working Hours

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

Working with us comes with the following benefits:

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.

• 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!