Nightshift Team Leader

Nightshift Team Leader

Night owl with leadership skills and a background in logistics or warehousing? Want to step into a hands-on role with long-term potential?

We’re hiring a Nightshift Team Leader to manage and support our on-site workforce at a leading logistics contract in Biggleswade. This is a six-month fixed-term contract with real potential to go permanent either directly on the account or within our team. You'll play a critical role in the smooth running of the night operation, from staff check-ins and inductions to worker support and workforce planning.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct candidate check-ins, introductions and nightshift inductions
• Act as the on-site point of contact for the night workforce, ensuring everything runs to plan
• Support onboarding and ensure all Right to Work and ID documentation is verified
• Liaise with warehouse supervisors to plan headcount and manage nightshift requirements
• Handle any on-the-night absence issues, late arrivals, or urgent adjustments
• Ensure Time & Attendance is logged accurately and flag any discrepancies
• Provide support to workers on-site including basic queries and concerns
• Maintain accurate admin, ensuring compliance records and booking data are up to date
• Deliver high standards of worker engagement and build positive relationships across shifts
• Report nightly activity and flag key operational updates to the daytime team

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in a warehousing or logistics environment (essential)
• Experience in onsite recruitment, workforce coordination, or team leader role (preferred)
• Strong communicator with the confidence to handle queries and lead from the front
• Excellent organisational skills with a calm, proactive approach
• IT literate and able to update systems and documentation accurately
• Comfortable working independently on nights and using initiative to resolve issues
• Able to build rapport quickly with both agency workers and client teams

Pay and Benefits

• £23.32 per hour
• 40 hours per week
• Fixed term contract – 6 months with potential to go permanent
• Night shifts only (fixed pattern)
• Supportive leadership team and structured onboarding
• Long-term opportunities within the contract or wider business

This Nightshift Team Leader role is ideal for someone looking to take ownership of a critical shift and genuinely make an impact. If you thrive in logistics environments and want to be part of a forward-thinking operation with real progression potential, apply now — don’t miss your opportunity to shape the night operation.