• Job Description

  Req#: 93710

  FE_Energy-E262

  Logistics & Despatch Team Leader - Full Time - Leeds, United Kingdom

  Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

  Join Sulzer’s advanced pump design and manufacturing facility in Leeds, where precision engineering meets innovation and operational excellence. As a key member of our Logistics and Despatch team, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the seamless flow of materials and goods, directly contributing to optimised processes and exceptional customer satisfaction. Our 24/7 site, strategically located and supported by a global network, has benefited from significant investments, underscoring Sulzer’s commitment to enhancing operational efficiency and sustainability. With cutting-edge engineering capabilities and a focus on decarbonisation, we’re shaping the future of modern logistics.

  As the Logistics & Despatch Team Leader, you will own the coordination of logistics activities, ensuring smooth operations and exceptional service delivery. Working collaboratively with cross-functional teams, you’ll lead from the front, motivating your team to create value through process improvements, safety adherence, and operational efficiency. This is your chance to team up with a globally recognised organisation and make a meaningful impact.

  Main Tasks and Responsibilities

  • Train, motivate, and develop a high-performing logistics and despatch team.
  • Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments via sea and air, ensuring compliance with international regulations.
  • Manage lifting activities for packages exceeding 50 tonnes, adhering to health, safety, and regulatory standards.
  • Identify opportunities to optimise processes, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfaction.
  • Work closely with customers, suppliers, and internal departments to meet delivery targets and resolve challenges efficiently.

  To succeed in this role, you’ll need:

  • Proven experience in logistics, despatch, or supply chain management, with a strong focus on freight forwarding.
  • Expertise in customs regulations and international shipping laws.
  • Understanding of various lifting equipment and safe handling practices
  • Familiarity with health and safety regulations related to logistics and lifting operations
  • A track record of seizing opportunities to improve processes and create value.
  • Strong organisational skills and a commitment to owning responsibilities from start to finish.
  • A collaborative mindset to team up effectively with colleagues and stakeholders.

  What We Offer You

  • Competitive basic salary
  • A personal bonus, paid annually based on company and personal performance.
  • Flexi-time policy to support work-life balance
  • 33 days of annual leave
  • Defined pension contribution
  • Confidential support through our Employee Assistance Programmes
  • Access to a wide range of discounts on everyday shopping, entertainment, and lifestyle
  • Opportunity to apply for a Costco membership for exclusive offers
  • Discounted personal car leasing available for you, your family, and friends
  • Long Service Awards to celebrate employee longevity
  • Continuous learning and development through Sulzer Learning Pathways
  • Free, secure onsite parking, including electric charging facilities

  At Sulzer Leeds, we foster a vibrant work environment where your expertise and dedication are truly valued. Join us in driving quality excellence and contributing to our exciting growth story. Enjoy exciting perks and exclusive benefits, including a lively Sport & Social Club that offers access to weekly and monthly prize draws, unforgettable outings, birthday surprises, and more! Plus, stay energised with our 24/7 onsite gym, subsidised vending machines, and a canteen serving delicious hot and cold food.

  Do you have a question about the role?
  

  Reach out to Daniel Faulkner at Danny.Faulkner@sulzer.com . Our team is looking forward hearing from you!

  Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.

  We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2025 in Brazil, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.

• About the company

  Sulzer Ltd. is a Swiss industrial engineering and manufacturing firm, founded by Salomon Sulzer-Bernet in 1775 and established as Sulzer Brothers Ltd.

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