Team Leader (Logistics)

At ALS, we encourage you to dream big. When you join us, you’ll be part of a global team harnessing the power of scientific testing and data‑driven insights to build a healthier future.

Logistics Team Leader – Wakefield (Maternity Cover, 12 months)

This 12‑month fixed‑term maternity cover is a great opportunity for someone ready to step into a key Team Leader role and build valuable leadership experience. You’ll play an important part in keeping our operations running smoothly, supporting colleagues to perform at their best and ensuring we deliver a consistent, high‑quality service for our customers. The successful candidate will, alongside the other Logistics Team Leader and two Senior Analysts, manage the Sample Reception and Courier teams based at the Wakefield site. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences—if you’re motivated to lead and develop others, we’d love to hear from you.

The Role

• Shift: Monday to Friday on a rota: 06:00–14:00 / 14:00–22:00, with occasional weekend working
• Contract: Fixed Term and Full Time
• Salary: £29,690
• Location: Wakefield

The Day‑to‑Day

• Championing a safe working environment, including Health & Safety checks and ensuring monthly H&S training is completed
• Planning and allocating resources to meet operational needs and service requirements
• Maintaining accurate quality records and ensuring procedural compliance
• Leading, training and coaching the team, keeping the skills matrix and training records up to date
• Supporting recruitment, onboarding and performance management, including appraisals
• Managing absence, annual leave and flexitime, completing required returns and leading effective daily team meetings

The Essentials

• A positive, professional approach—acting as a role model and leading by example
• The ability to manage performance and deliver results through your team
• Strong communication skills, including listening, coaching, giving feedback and handling challenging conversations
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise effectively
• Confidence with IT systems (Excel, Outlook and ability to learn in‑house systems) and a strong standard of verbal and numerical reasoning
• Experience in a busy, deadline‑driven environment, with team‑leading/supervisory experience and a focus on targets and KPIs (preferred, not essential; own transport and a valid driving licence preferred)

What We Offer

• 25 days annual leave (rising to 30) plus 8 public holidays
• Option to buy additional annual leave
• Enhanced company sick pay scheme
• Salary progression scheme based on technical and behavioural competencies
• Celebrating Success recognition awards
• Perkbox membership with retail discounts and wellbeing resources
• Professional membership fees covered (e.g. Royal Society of Biology)
• Learning and study support
• Group personal pension plan

Working at ALS

The ALS team is a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world. Our values are important to us, and shape how we work, how we treat each other and how we recognise excellence. At ALS, you’ll be supported to develop new skills and reach your full potential. We invest in our people with programs and opportunities that help you build a diverse career with us. We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and our communities.

Everyone Matters

ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued. ALS also welcomes applications from people with all levels of ability. Reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process are available upon request.

Eligibility

To be eligible to work at ALS you must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the country you are applying for, or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.

How To Apply

Please apply on‑line and provide a resume & cover letter that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.

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