Service Centre Team Leader
Adecco
Rainham · posted 20 August 2026
Salary
£31,000 a year
Job type
full time
Location
Rainham, Greater London
Category
Distribution
Night Shift Team Leader
Location: Rainham - Havering
Department: Service
Salary: 31k + 30% shift allowance
The Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced, hands-on Team Leader to support the night shift operations on a 4-on, 4-off shift pattern at our Rainham Service Centre. You will lead by example, driving team performance and operational efficiency while ensuring client commitments, service targets, and high standards of safety, quality, and customer service are consistently achieved.
Working closely with Supervisors and team members, you will help deliver a 7-day turnaround for the operation within the Service Centre, execute daily operational plans, and complete delegated tasks to a high standard and within agreed timescales.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and support the night team to achieve operational and turnaround targets.
Allocate resources effectively and respond to changing business needs.
Monitor quality standards and minimise errors and customer complaints.
Promote a positive safety culture and ensure compliance with Health & Safety procedures.
Maintain high housekeeping standards across the service centre.
Support training, coaching, and development of team members.
Ensure company vehicles and equipment are maintained and reported when defects arise. What We're Looking For
Essential Skills & Experience
Previous experience in a team leadership role
Collaborative & Affiliative approach
Ability to motivate and engage teams to achieve results
Excellent planning and organisational skills
Good understanding of Health & Safety practices
Strong communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels
Problem-solving mindset with experience identifying and implementing improvements
Basic IT skills including Microsoft OfficeDesirable
Experience within service, manufacturing, logistics, operations, or production environments
Previous team leadership or people management experience.
SAP knowledge. What Success Looks Like
The successful candidate will be positive, professional, and respectful in their approach, striving to get it right first time while promoting company culture and core behavioural values.
You'll be successful in this role if you can:
Lead and motivate night shift teams to achieve operational and service targets
Support the delivery of a 7-day turnaround for all processed through the Service Centre
Complete delegated tasks from Supervisors and the Service Centre Manager accurately and within agreed timescales
Build a positive, accountable, and high-performing team culture through leading by example
Execute daily operational plans effectively and ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard
Drive high standards of safety, quality, and customer service across all activities
Identify opportunities to improve productivity and operational efficiency while maintaining service excellence
Foster a professional, respectful, and collaborative working environment aligned with the company's core valuesIdeal Candidate
A positive, driven leader who can motivate others, build strong working relationships, and deliver results in a busy operational environment while championing safety and continuous improvement.
Interested in finding out more? Please contact Denise or Isabelle on (phone number removed) /
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