Vanderlande
Market‑leading global partner for logistics automation in warehousing, airports and parcel sectors.
7 hours ago
Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
London, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
Company Size
9,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Sector Specialisms
Description
team leadership
ppm orders
system outages
daily reports
quality audits
health & safety
Within IAG Cargo, the Team Leader provides daily leadership and guidance to the team, placing health and safety at the forefront of all operational and maintenance activities while interacting with internal and external customers.
Day‑shift duties include issuing PPM work orders, closing PCM and CM records, attending system outages to assist technicians before escalation, keeping daily reports updated with system issues and handovers, covering Duty Manager responsibilities when absent, and participating in health and safety meetings.
Night‑shift responsibilities involve planning and executing PPM maintenance and project work handovers from the day shift, completing work orders to the required standard, and sending a nightly email report summarising works completed, handovers, and system issues.
- Lead IAG Cargo team daily, prioritising health and safety in all operations.
- Conduct quality audits and productivity checks, taking corrective action as needed.
- Issue and close PPM work orders, managing PCM/CM documentation.
- Attend system outages and assist technicians before escalating to Tech Support.
- Maintain up‑to‑date daily reports, including system issues and handovers.
- Cover Duty Manager duties and participate in health and safety meetings.
- Plan and execute night‑shift PPM maintenance and project work handovers.
- Complete night‑shift work orders to required standards and issue nightly reports.
- Ensure customer satisfaction through proactive, flexible service delivery.
Requirements
supervisory
electro‑mech
nvq level3
18th edition
fmcg
coaching
The role expects a proactive, flexible attitude and contributions to customer satisfaction. Preferred experience includes supervisory work in airports or conveyor systems, multi‑skilled electro/mechanical expertise at senior technician level, and qualifications such as NVQ Level 3 (or HNC) in Electro/Mech. Nice‑to‑have skills are the 18th Edition wiring regulations, FMCG or automated environment experience, and training/coaching abilities.
- Required experience: supervisory role in airports or conveyor systems, multi‑skilled electro/mech at senior technician level, NVQ Level 3 (or HNC) in Electro/Mech.
- Preferred qualifications: 18th Edition (BS 7671) wiring regs, FMCG or automated environment experience, training/coaching background.
Benefits
Vanderlande offers performance‑related pay, 288 hours of holiday, Aviva medical cover and pension, YuLife wellbeing membership with fast GP access, a points‑based recognition platform, and ample opportunities for career progression in a challenging environment.
- Offer performance‑related pay, 288 hours holiday, medical cover, pension, wellbeing membership, and reward points platform.
Training + Development
Interview process
Visa Sponsorship
Security clearance
Overview
Founded 1949
Year of establishment
Established in Veghel, Netherlands.
Acquired 2017
Acquisition by Toyota Industries
Joined a global logistics automation group while maintaining Dutch engineering roots.
600+ Airports
Baggage systems installed worldwide
Operates baggage handling systems across numerous international airports.
4B Bags
Annual baggage processed
Efficiently manages and transports billions of bags each year.
- Grew under the name Rapistan Lande in the 1960s, adopting 'Vanderlande' in 1989 and expanding internationally into material-handling automation.
- Delivers integrated solutions—innovative systems, smart software, and lifecycle services—to warehouses, airports, and parcel hubs.
- Its baggage systems operate in numerous airports, moving a large volume of bags annually.
- Parcel systems sort millions of items daily.
- FY2024 net revenue reached about €2.2 billion, supported by a healthy order book and steady intake.
- Typical projects include large-scale airport baggage halls, e-commerce warehouse sortation, and parcel distribution hubs.
- Specializes in airport baggage handling, warehouse automation, and parcel-sorting systems—trusted by top global retailers.
- Unusual fact: 9 of the 15 largest food retailers rely on its warehouse systems, processing deliveries for same-day promises worldwide.
Culture + Values
- The company is committed to developing its employees and enabling them to reach their full potential.
- The organization is driven by innovation and continually strives for better ways of doing things.
- The company builds long-term relationships based on mutual respect and trust.
- The organization is customer-centric and constantly aims to exceed expectations.
- The company believes in delivering excellence through high standards and accountability.
- The organization works with passion and integrity in everything it does.
Environment + Sustainability
Net-Zero 2050
Emission Target
Goals to reach net-zero emissions by the year 2050.
- Committed to reducing CO2 footprint and improving energy efficiency across operations.
- Products and solutions focus on energy efficiency, sustainability, and innovation.
- Continuously works on reducing waste and improving recycling in processes.
- Invests in sustainable technologies to support the global transition to renewable energy.
Inclusion & Diversity
- Fosters an inclusive work environment, encouraging diversity of thought, and building a workplace where everyone can thrive.
- Has made significant progress in increasing gender diversity, with women holding leadership positions across various departments.
- Monitors diversity metrics and aims to increase gender balance across all levels of the organization.