Inbound Team Leader

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in 170+ countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500 sites, we are proud to be a Top 5 global 3PL.

We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.

DARE TO GROW! Join CEVA Logistics, and you will be part of a team that values imagination and continued learning and is committed to excellence in everything we do. Join us in our mission to shape the future of global logistics. As we continue growing at a fast pace, will you “Dare to Grow” with us?

YOUR ROLE

CEVA Logistics has been awarded a major new contract with a high-profile client, marking an exciting phase of growth for the business expanding on our ecommerce offering. This is a new build implementation offering exciting opportunities across contract logistics.

As a result, we have an excellent role for an Inbound Team Leader to support the safe, accurate and efficient receipt of inbound goods within a high-volume ecommerce operation. 

This is a hands-on operational role, ideal for someone looking to progress their operational career while playing a key role in protecting inventory, accuracy, safety and downstream flow activities.

Fixed AM and PM shifts available: Monday to Friday, 6am to 2pm and 2pm to 10pm.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

Reporting into Inbound Shift Manager, you will lead frontline colleagues within your dedicated shift, ensuring inbound activities such as unloading, decant, verification, and system booking are delivered right first time, in line with operational plans, and client standards. 

• Lead inbound associates across allocated work areas (unloading, decant, goods‑in)
• Allocate tasks and manage workflow to maintain steady inbound throughput
• Ensure inbound volumes are processed accurately, safely and on time
• Reinforce safety, standard work and quality checks at all times
• Escalate issues, delays or constraints to the Inbound Shift Manager promptly
• Provide day‑to‑day coaching, guidance and supervision to associates
• Support onboarding, training and buddying of new starters
• Monitor attendance, timekeeping and basic performance issues
• Contribute to structured shift handovers and accurate reporting
• Identify inefficiencies and supporting continuous improvement activity
• Support the Inbound Shift Manager with any additional tasks as and when required

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR? 

To be successful in your application you will be able to able to demonstrate the following experience, skills and behaviours:

• Experience of working in a warehousing or logistics environment
• Experience of leading, supporting and coaching operational teams
• Exposure to inbound, receiving or goods-in activities 
• Strong safety awareness and attention to detail
• Confident communicator with a calm and supportive leadership style

Desirable skills:

• Basic WMS or scanning system experience
• Exposure to lean or continuous improvement approaches. 
• Proven experience of high-volume or peak operations
• Experience of working in an ecommerce environment

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER? 

With a genuine culture of reward and recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package that includes competitive annual leave entitlement with a fantastic holiday buy scheme, pension and life assurance along with access to an employee benefits platform that offers discounts on gym memberships and money off vouchers for a diverse range of retail, travel and hospitality brands. There’s no doubt that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment so if you’d like to work for one of the top Logistics providers in the world then please do get in touch to find your next role.

ABOUT TOMORROW

We value your professional and personal growth. That’s why we share plenty of career opportunities for you to thrive within CEVA. Join CEVA for a challenging career. 

CEVA Logistics UK&I is committed to attracting, acquiring and retaining the best possible candidates  in an equal and inclusive way that is consistent with employment legislation and best practice. We aim to select the best available person for  every vacancy irrespective of age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, political beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment and marital or civil partnership status.
Please note that candidates will be subject to the necessary right to work checks for the UK and Ireland. IND2