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Operations Team Leader (Hiring )

Company:
Smiths News
Location:
Milton Keynes, City of Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Posted:
December 07, 2025
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Description:

Operations Team Leader

Full Time - Night Shift

30,025 per annum

Our reputation as the UKs largest newspaper and magazine wholesaler speaks for itself. Every day, we serve more than 22,400

customers from 33 distribution centres across the country. Behind every nightly miracle is a team of dedicated people carrying

out more roles than you realise were the unseen force that delivers. So when we say were excited for what the future holds for

our customers and colleagues, you can trust were as good as our word.

About the role

As Operations Team Leader, youll be behind the success of our warehouse operations. Overseeing a dedicated team, youll make sure

everything runs smoothly, safely and efficiently. Youll 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 youre 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. Youre the kind of person who thrives in a fast-paced environment, balancing priorities and adapting to changing needs. If youre 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 youll 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. Youll 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

Dont just take us at our word experience it for yourself. Were a business built on support, opportunities, loyalty and care. Lets make the most of todays 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.

Job Type: Full-time

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