Logistics Operative - Chargehand

Company Severfield Commercial & Industrial Limited Location name Dalton (Severs house, Dalton Airfield Ind Est, Thirsk, YO7 3JN
) Contract Type Permanent Career Level B Contract weekly hours 44 Hours per Week Posting End Date 3 Mar 2026 Job number SUKIE
00634

This is a Night shift Position, hours of work are:
Monday to Thursday 19:10 - 06:40

At Severfield, we’re creating better ways to build for a world of changing demands.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Logistics Operative - Chargehand.

Our competitive advantage is our people, and we’re always looking for talented individuals to join us as we continue to transform skylines across the UK & Europe. A career at Severfield presents the opportunity for you to develop, grow, and to feel part of something special, after all, we are all in it together
!

Our Commercial & Industrial division designs, fabricates and constructs structural steelwork for a variety of different sectors including commercial offices, stadia & leisure, industrial & distribution, data centres, retail and health and education.

The division has manufacturing sites in three locations:
Dalton, Lostock, and Enniskillen. Each has full-service capabilities and modern manufacturing processes enabling us to provide a high-quality product to a variety of different sectors. Each of our sites has its own strong reputation in the market and between them cover a wider geographical area, including Europe. They continue to set the bar high in their highly complex market!

In the Logistics Operative - Chargehand position you will support the Team Leader in overseeing daily logistics operations on the Night shift, ensuring tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and to the required standard. The Chargehand will act as a key point of contact in the absence of the Team Leader and play a vital role in maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and communication across the team.

• Act as deputy to the Team Leader, taking charge in their absence and supporting shift handovers.
• Allocate and oversee daily tasks, ensuring safe working practices and high-quality standards.
• Provide on-the-job training and help develop team skills to maintain smooth operations.
• Promote a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with policies and lifting regulations.
• Report hazards and incidents promptly, supporting a proactive approach to risk management.
• Assist with safety audits and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate closely with the Team Leader to ensure consistent communication and smooth shift transitions.
• Escalate issues or delays that could impact logistics or production flow.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying and implementing process enhancements.

• Proven leadership and clear communication abilities.
• Strong understanding of product standards and logistics processes.
• High attention to detail with a focus on safety and quality assurance.
• Resilient under pressure, with the ability to manage shifting priorities.
• Confident using iPad-based systems and digital tools in daily operations.

At Severfield, we’re all about doing the right thing, so as you’d expect, we offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits packages.

We are an equal opportunities employer and actively encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets to apply. We value the unique perspectives that come from different life experiences and are committed to building an inclusive environment. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality, religion, or faith. At Severfield, we believe that a diverse team drives innovation and success, and we are eager to hear from all who want to contribute to our dynamic workplace.

We will be considering candidates as they apply and we will occasionally close job advertisements early in the event we receive sufficient applicants, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.

We look forward to receiving your application!

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