Team Lead Reverse Logistics

Responsibilities

Job Title: Reverse Logistics and Hygiene Team Leader

Full-time: Darlington

Salary: £14:53 per hour plus weekend and bank holiday enhancements, and annual bonus

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for logistics and a commitment to hygiene? We are seeking an innovative and results-driven Reverse Logistics and Hygiene Team Leader to join our expanding team!

Position Summary: To oversee the work of the Reverse Logistics & Hygiene teams to ensure functional operation and hygiene standards. Support and assist the Reverse Logistics and Hygiene Manager to ensure core operational priorities of the business are completed to a high standard.

Responsibilities:

• Support the daily operation of the Reverse Logistics and Hygiene departments to ensure all operational targets and hygiene standards are achieved.
• Take operational responsibility for the department in the absence of the manager, ensuring continuity of service and effective decision-making.
• Coordinate reverse logistics yard activities, including the movement and loading of pallets, cardboard, bun trays, and waste streams.
• Liaise with transport teams, suppliers, contractors, and trailer providers to ensure timely collections, trailer swaps, and smooth operational flow.
• Manage barrel trailer operations, including unloading, palletising, reloading full barrels, and replenishing empty barrels for distribution.
• Assist in coordinating workloads and supporting team members to ensure tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and to required standards.
• Monitor yard and site hygiene standards, ensuring compliance with food safety, health & safety, and company procedures.
• Support the wider hygiene team where required to maintain operational effectiveness across the site.
• Complete operational and administrative duties accurately and in line with company policies and legal requirements, including waste stream documentation and operational records.
• Work within a multi-temperature food storage environment while maintaining safe working practices at all times.
• Identify opportunities for operational improvement and support the implementation of more efficient working methods.
• Promote a positive team culture through effective communication, collaboration, and day-to-day operational support.
  
  
  

Profile

• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changes to meet the demands placed on MBUK by our customer.
• Calm under pressure.
• Strong H&S awareness.
• Innovative, forward thinking, able to think ‘outside the box’ and generate new opportunities for improvement.
• A team player.
• Attention to detail.
• Able to work on own initiative and as a team with minimal supervision.
• Strong organisational skills. Ability to be flexible and adapt to changes to meet the demands placed on MBUK by our customer.
• Calm under pressure.
• Strong H&S awareness.
• Innovative, forward thinking, able to think ‘outside the box’ and generate new opportunities for improvement.
• A team player.
• Attention to detail.
• Able to work on own initiative and as a team with minimal supervision.
• Strong organisational skills.
  
  
  

Qualifications

Technical competencies

• You need to be computer literate and have a good understanding of Microsoft office.
• FLT experience is essential.
• Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWP) experience is desirable.
  
  
  

At Martin Brower UK and Ireland, our commitment to our employees is unwavering. We believe in fostering a people-first culture where every individual is valued, supported, and empowered to succeed. We prioritise creating a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone's voice is heard, respected, and valued. From our leadership team to our frontline workers, we're dedicated to ensuring that each person feels appreciated and empowered to bring their best selves to work every day.

Apply Today: Take the next step in your career and join us in making a difference.