Logistics and Transport Team Leader
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Position Overview & Specifications
Opus People Solutions are seeking a Logistics & Transport Team Leader in Newmarket having moved 20 minutes down the road to a larger site.
This is the perfect role for candidates looking for a step up. The business you'll join is small and because of this, is a great way to gain exposure to senior operations and continue upwards along your career path.
Continued growth is expected (hence the new site). This could be the first of many job titles with our client as expansions often lead to speedy promotions.
Currently the working hours are 11:00 - 20:00. However, this is under review and is likely to move to a 09:00 - 18:00.
Day to day, you will:
- Route plan for 6-7 rigid vehicle's plus any contractors.
- Debrief drivers.
- Ensure deliveries arrive on time and as intended.
- Maintain a close relationship to sales.
The good bit, benefits include:
- Parking on site
- Free lunch Friday
- 23 days holidays + bank hols (facility to purchase/redeem +/- 3 days)
- Stakeholder pension scheme
Team celebration lunch monthly if sales targets exceeded – i.e. visit by street food vendor/s
For further information, please apply today.
(If your CV isn't up to date, don't worry too much, send what you have and we'll work from there.)
*Please note, each application will get a response.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £30,000.00-£33,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Paid volunteer time
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Transport links
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Logistics and Transport Team Leader roles across Opus People Solutions's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £30,000 - £33,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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