Logistics Manager
Company
Location
Baston, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
7/24/2025
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Description
Location: South Site, Baston
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum + Profit Share Bonus
About The Company
Our client is a well-established, UK-based manufacturer of high-quality plastic water and liquid storage tanks, supplying a wide range of sectors including agriculture, construction, industrial, and environmental markets. With over 25 years of experience, they have built a strong reputation for delivering innovative products and exceptional customer service.
As a family-run and rapidly growing business, they offer a supportive, collaborative, and progressive working environment with a strong focus on employee development.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Logistics Manager to take full responsibility for the company's logistics function. This role is integral to ensuring efficient and compliant delivery operations across the UK in a highly customer-centric business.
The successful candidate will oversee a team of planners and drivers, managing the day-to-day operations for both the company's own fleet of 7.5-tonne vehicles and selected third-party logistics (3PL) partners. You'll be responsible for maintaining legal compliance, ensuring operational efficiency, and achieving key delivery performance metrics.
Key Responsibilities:
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum + Profit Share Bonus
About The Company
Our client is a well-established, UK-based manufacturer of high-quality plastic water and liquid storage tanks, supplying a wide range of sectors including agriculture, construction, industrial, and environmental markets. With over 25 years of experience, they have built a strong reputation for delivering innovative products and exceptional customer service.
As a family-run and rapidly growing business, they offer a supportive, collaborative, and progressive working environment with a strong focus on employee development.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Logistics Manager to take full responsibility for the company's logistics function. This role is integral to ensuring efficient and compliant delivery operations across the UK in a highly customer-centric business.
The successful candidate will oversee a team of planners and drivers, managing the day-to-day operations for both the company's own fleet of 7.5-tonne vehicles and selected third-party logistics (3PL) partners. You'll be responsible for maintaining legal compliance, ensuring operational efficiency, and achieving key delivery performance metrics.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the Logistics Department, including planners and drivers
- Ensure compliance with the company's Operator Licence and all relevant transport legislation
- Maintain fleet safety and roadworthiness through regular servicing and PMIs
- Manage Tacho data, ensuring timely downloads and addressing infringements
- Oversee planning and scheduling of deliveries to achieve high levels of OTIF performance
- Liaise with external contractors and 3PL providers to optimise delivery solutions
- Handle vehicle incidents and associated insurance claims
- Drive cost efficiency and monitor departmental budgets
- Promote and maintain Health & Safety standards within the department
- Manage export processes and ensure customs compliance where required
- Experience in a Logistics or Transport Manager role
- National CPC in Transport Management (refreshed within the last 5 years)
- Strong leadership skills with experience managing drivers and planners
- Knowledge of road transport compliance and Operator Licence requirements
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to work under pressure
- IT proficiency for route planning and reporting
- Knowledge of Health & Safety standards (IOSH Managing Safely desirable)
- Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum
- Profit Share Bonus Scheme
- Free lunch provided twice weekly
- A progressive and supportive working environment in a family-run, growing business
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
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