JOB TITLE: Logistics Shift Co-ordinator

LOCATION: Wolverhampton, West Midlands

SALARY:

• AM/PM Rotating Shift: £45,730 per annum (£24.09 per hour)
• Permanent Nights: £51,967 per annum (£27.38 per hour)

HOURS: 36.5 hours per week | 2-shifts rotating and static nights

THE ROLE

We are a leading automotive manufacturing business based in Wolverhampton, looking for two experienced Logistics Shift Co-ordinators to join our team.

This is a hands-on leadership role with full ownership of logistics operations across your shift. You'll ensure materials are in the right place at the right time to keep production running without disruption, while driving safety, delivery performance and continuous improvement.

You will report to the Material Service Manager and ultimately the Logistics Manager.

We have two vacancies:

• 1 x AM/PM Rotating Shift (includes 10% shift allowance)
• 1 x Permanent Nights (includes 25% shift allowance)

Please note: a 15–30 minute handover before/after each shift is expected as part of the role. Overtime is available for covering additional shifts, weekend work, etc.

WHAT'S ON OFFER

• AM/PM Rotating Shift: £45,730 per annum (£24.09 per hour)
• Permanent Nights: £51,967 per annum (£27.38 per hour)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Overtime opportunities available (weekend work, shift cover, etc.)
• Hourly paid role — shift allowance and overtime on top of your basic rate
• Be part of a business actively investing in its logistics structure and people

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Take full responsibility for logistics operations during your shift
• Conduct pre-shift briefings covering safety, KPIs and plant communications
• Supervise and direct Team Leaders and Lead Ops, ensuring standards are maintained
• Deliver robust shift handovers including a full plant walk and shift report
• Monitor performance against KPIs and take immediate corrective action
• React quickly to shortages, delivery issues and production changes
• Manage MHE maintenance and compliance planning
• Maintain 5S standards across the logistics area
• Communicate effectively with support departments to prevent and resolve issues
• Support customer liaison and delivery protection to avoid short shipments
• Drive continuous improvement and problem-solving activity

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Essential:

• Experience within a logistics or warehouse environment
• Strong people management and team leadership skills
• Relevant MHE licences (counterbalance, reach truck, VNA/combi)
• Excellent communication and decision-making skills under pressure
• GCSE English and Mathematics (or equivalent)

Desirable:

• Background in automotive manufacturing (1st tier preferred)
• SAP or similar WMS/ERP system experience
• Proven track record of working to tight production and delivery constraints

THE ENVIRONMENT

You'll be working in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing facility operating tugs, counterbalance trucks, reach trucks, combi trucks and VNA (very narrow aisle) equipment.

SALARY BREAKDOWN

Basic rate for both roles: £21.90 per hour (£41,573 per annum / 36.5 hrs per week)

AM/PM Rotating Shift:

• Basic rate: £21.90 per hour
• Plus 10% shift allowance: £2.19 per hour
• Total: £24.09 per hour (~£45,730 per annum)

Permanent Nights:

• Basic rate: £21.90 per hour
• Plus 25% shift allowance: £5.48 per hour
• Total: £27.38 per hour (~£51,967 per annum)

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