Nights Logistics Co-ordinator

JOB TITLE: Logistics Shift Co-ordinator — Permanent Nights
LOCATION: Wolverhampton, West Midlands
SALARY: £51,967 per annum (£27.38 per hour, inclusive of 25% nights allowance)
HOURS: 36.5 hours per week | Permanent nights (Monday–Thursday 10pm–6am, Friday 8pm–3am)
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent | Hourly paid | Overtime eligible

THE ROLE

We are a leading manufacturing business based in Wolverhampton, looking for an experienced Logistics Shift Co-ordinator to join our team on a permanent nights basis.

This is a hands-on leadership role with full ownership of logistics operations across the night 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.

Please note: a 15–30 minute handover before and after each shift is expected as part of the role. Overtime is available for covering additional shifts, weekend work and occasional daytime attendance for training purposes.

WHAT'S ON OFFER

• £51,967 per annum (£27.38 per hour inclusive of 25% nights allowance)
• Basic rate: £21.90 per hour
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Overtime opportunities available
• Hourly paid role — shift allowance and overtime on top of your basic rate
• Part of a business actively investing in its logistics structure and people

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Take full responsibility for logistics operations during the night 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)
• Comfortable working a permanent nights pattern with occasional daytime flexibility for training and cross-shift cover
• Excellent communication and decision-making skills under pressure
• GCSE English and Mathematics (or equivalent)

Desirable:

• Background in automotive manufacturing (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: £21.90 per hour
• Plus 25% nights allowance: £5.48 per hour
• Total: £27.38 per hour (~£51,967 per annum based on 36.5 hrs per week)

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