Group Logistics Manager

Group Logistics Manager

Huntingdon & Biggleswade

£37,000 – £40,000

Permanent, Full-Time

Are you an experienced Logistics Manager, Transport Manager or Fleet Manager who enjoys improving operations, reducing costs and getting the best from both vehicles and people?

We’re recruiting for a Group Logistics Manager to take ownership of logistics operations across two sites in Huntingdon and Biggleswade.

This is a hands-on management role with responsibility for delivery planning, fleet utilisation, driver performance, transport costs, compliance and continuous improvement. You’ll have the opportunity to review how the operation currently works, identify efficiencies and implement improvements that have a genuine commercial impact.

What you’ll be doing

Planning and coordinating logistics and deliveries across two sites.
Creating efficient delivery schedules and routes to maximise vehicle utilisation and minimise unnecessary mileage and costs.
Taking ownership of the company vehicle fleet, including servicing, maintenance, inspections, roadworthiness and compliance.
Managing, motivating and developing the driver team, including performance reviews and coaching.
Ensuring vehicles are loaded safely and efficiently and products are protected during transit.
Monitoring logistics KPIs including vehicle utilisation, delivery costs, on-time performance, vehicle downtime and customer satisfaction.
Reviewing current processes and implementing improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
Ensuring logistics activities meet relevant health & safety and legal requirements.
Resolving delivery and operational issues and maintaining high standards of customer service.
Ensuring accurate dispatch, delivery and compliance documentation.
Managing relationships with external couriers, reviewing rates and reducing unnecessary third-party transport spend.
Providing senior management with regular updates on performance, costs and improvement initiatives. 

What we’re looking for

Previous experience within logistics, transport, distribution or fleet management.
Experience planning deliveries and optimising routes and vehicle utilisation.
Previous responsibility for drivers or operational teams.
Good understanding of vehicle compliance and logistics-related health & safety.
Strong commercial awareness with experience controlling or reducing transport costs.
Confidence analysing operational performance and KPIs.
Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
A proactive approach with the confidence to challenge existing processes and implement improvements.
Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
A customer-focused approach to logistics and delivery. 

What’s on offer?

£37,000 – £40,000 salary
Permanent, full-time position
Responsibility across two established business locations
Opportunity to take real ownership of the logistics function
Scope to implement new processes and deliver measurable improvements
Varied role combining people management, transport planning, fleet management and commercial responsibilityExperience managing logistics across multiple locations would be particularly advantageous, but we’re equally interested in candidates who are ready to step up and take broader ownership of an operation
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed