Operations Team Leader

Company: DSV – Global Transport and Logistics
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Location: Thrapston
Job Description:

Job Req Number: 116362

Time Type: Full Time

It takes a special kind of drive to keep the world moving; and due to growth, DSV is looking to recruit.

Are you ready to take the next step in your career and lead a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment? We’re looking for an Operations Team Leader to join our operation and play a key role in driving performance, efficiency, and safety.

Role: Operations Team Leader

Shifts: Monday-Friday 6am-2pm

Location: Thrapston

What will you be doing?

As Operations Team Leader, you’ll oversee a section of our warehouse, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and supporting the management team in achieving business targets. You’ll lead a team of operatives, coordinating workloads, monitoring performance, and maintaining high standards of quality and productivity.

Your responsibilities include:

  • Managing and motivating your team to meet KPIs and deadlines.
  • Training new operatives and supporting ongoing development.
  • Maintaining accurate inventory and stock movement records.
  • Ensuring compliance with health and safety standards and fostering a culture of safe working.
  • Producing reports, assisting with stock takes, and planning future capacity needs.
  • Acting as a key point of contact for customers, suppliers, and transport partners, ensuring excellent communication and service delivery.

About You

  • Proven experience in a warehouse leadership role.
  • Strong people management skills with the ability to inspire and develop others.
  • Excellent communication, planning, and organisational skills.
  • Possess a proactive approach, confident in decision making.
  • Good IT knowledge, including spreadsheets and warehouse systems.
  • A solid understanding of health and safety requirements.
  • A forklift licence and knowledge of lean techniques would be an advantage.

What can we offer you?

Competitive salary package and opportunities to grow within a driven company. Additional benefits include:

  • Enhanced annual leave entitlement from start, increasing with length of service.
  • Salary sacrifice car scheme for ultra-low emissions cars.
  • Salary sacrifice cycle scheme.
  • WeCare App for support with physical and mental well-being, including access to GPs for you and your dependents.
  • LifeWorks app for cashback and discounts on high street and online brands.
  • Life insurance with access to expert probate support.

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Posted: May 23rd, 2026