4,111 Senior Logistics Manager jobs in the United Kingdom

Logistics Manager 

£45,000 DOE + Excellent Benefits Package

Do you thrive in fast-paced environments, leading teams to deliver results and spotting ways to make operations run more smoothly?
Are you looking for a role where you’ll have the autonomy to shape logistics, influence strategy, and make a measurable impact every day?

This is your chance to join a forward-thinking business where you’ll take ownership of the logistics operation, drive improvements, and lead a motivated team to meet customer and business needs.

What’s in it for you?

• p>£45,000DOE basic salary – recognition of the responsibility and impact you’ll have in this leadership role

• Generous holiday allowance (25 days + 8 bank holidays) – plenty of time to rest, recharge, and enjoy life outside work

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• Excellent pension scheme – matched contributions to help you build a secure future

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• Life assurance & income protection – peace of mind for you and your family

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• Staff discounts – save money on products you’ll know inside-out

• Training and development – access to courses and qualifications that will sharpen your skills and open doors for future progression

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• Career progression – a business that promotes from within, giving you the platform to take the next step in your career

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• Bonus scheme – rewarding you for your contribution once you’ve successfully completed probation

• Wellbeing support – flu and eyecare vouchers, plus a supportive culture that values health and safety

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What you’ll be doing

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Leading the logistics operation, including hauliers, carriers, loading bays, and yard management

• Managing a team of team leaders, operatives, and administrators to ensure smooth day-to-day operations

• Overseeing inbound and outbound scheduling, stock reconciliations, and inventory management

• Monitoring carrier performance, ensuring compliance with SLAs, and negotiating contracts

• Working closely with planning, customer care, exports, and inventory teams to meet business needs

• Ensuring compliance with ISO9001 and all site procedures

• Promoting a culture of continuous improvement and customer focus

• Managing site H&S standards and ensuring safe operations across the logistics function

What you’ll bring

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Experience managing logistics/transport operations in a fast-paced environment

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, develop, and motivate teams

• Commercial awareness with the ability to make decisions that balance cost, quality, and service

• Confidence in analysing performance data and driving improvements

• Good IT skills (Microsoft Office essential; SAP/Witron/Cargoclix experience desirable)

• Knowledge of ISO, lean techniques, and H&S compliance (IOSH/NEBOSH desirable)

• A proactive, adaptable, and process-driven mindset with excellent attention to detail

This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives on responsibility, enjoys problem-solving, and wants to lead a team in a supportive business that values continuous improvement.

What to do Next

If you want to be a logistics manager with a market-leading global company, please apply, and Stewart Lupton, JSL Solutions - Automotive Aftermarket Recruitment, will be in touch. 

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Logistics Manager - Warehousing and Distribution

Salary circa 45,000 + benefits + bonus

Based near Chesterfield

My client is a large automotive parts manufacturer and supplier and they are currently looking for a Logistics Manager to be responsible for all day to day activity ofthe logistics department, managing team leads directly plus another 40+ people indirectly. This isn't a position managing drivers as the transportation of their products is done by external hauliers and carriers, you'd be looking after the department that loads the trucks and plans the routes that need to be taken. If you have experience in logistics management, ideally in a distribution/warehouse environment and are used to managing a team this could be a fantastic opportunity.

The Role:

• Overall the role is responsible for activities relating to the accurate, efficient and timely processing of products in the logistics departments including inbound and outbound transport and logistics, loading bays and yard management through effective leadership, motivation and development of staff.
• Management of hauliers/carriers and monitoring performance against service level agreements
• Working closely with demand planning, customer care, export and inevntory teams to meet the customer and business needs
• Management of the logistics team, consisting of 4 team leaders and their respective teams of operatves and administrators.
• Conducting performance analysis and re-forecasting to ensure optimum trailer fill and effective communication with service providers
• Planning and routing vehicles for exception orders that need to be delivered directly to the customer through the company pool vehicles.
• Suprvision of all logistics documentation and ownership of departmental compliance in accordance with ISO9001
• Core working days are Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5.30pm. Weekends or out of hours working would only be required in emergency or unusual circumstances.

The Person:

• We're looking for someone who has experience managing teams and workloads within a fast paced logistics/transport environment and a track record of delivering results.
• Strong leadership skills are needed with the ability to manage, motivate, coach and develop a team
• Excellent attention to detail is needed and the ability to be organised and ready to change processes or manage them in a more process orientated manner to ensure efficiency is maximised.
• Experience or understanding of dispatch and transport within an automated warehouse operation would be desireable although not essential.
• Experience working with SAP or a similar system would be highly beneficial
• You'll have experience co-ordinating workloads, productivity and efficiency and also be used to moitoring issues and implementing the required correction in line with SOPs and work instructions.

The Package:

• A basic salary of 45,000 (depending on experience) is offered
• An annual bonus (after probation period) is offered
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Death in service 4 x salary
• Excellent pension scheme
• Staff discounts
• Income protection
• Training and development
• Good longer term career development opportunities

This role is immediately available so please get in touch by applying below and shortlisted applicants will be contacted within 48 working hours.

Highbridge Talent is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role

Freelance Logistics Manager – Major Residential Scheme – South West London
 

Are you a Logistics Manager with experience on high-volume construction sites? We’re working with a leading contractor delivering a major 400-unit residential scheme in South West London, and they are seeking a strong, proactive Logistics Manager to join their team on a long-term freelance basis .

The Role:

As the Logistics Manager, you’ll be instrumental in the smooth and safe running of a fast-paced site , ensuring all logistics operations are managed efficiently and in compliance with site protocols. Your responsibilities will include:

• p>Coordinating all site logistics, including material deliveries and waste management

• Maintaining site cleanliness and ensuring access routes are clear and safe

• Implementing and monitoring site logistics plans and traffic management systems

• Liaising with sub-contractors and site teams to ensure timely logistics support

• Preferably coordinating tower crane activities and lifts with relevant qualifications

• Managing a team of logistics operatives and labourers as required

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Logistics Manager on large residential or mixed-use schemes

• Strong organisational and communication skills

• Experience managing waste, deliveries, and access on busy sites

• Crane coordination experience highly desirable

• Valid CSCS card, SMSTS or SSSTS

• CPCS (Crane Supervisor or Appointed Person) a plus

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established contractor on a long-term freelance contract.

Job Title: Logistics Manager / Site Manager

Location: Bishop’s Stortford
Rate: £220 – £240 per day
Duration: 1–2 weeks (Potential for ongoing work if successful)
Start Date: Monday, 23rd September

Job Overview

We are currently seeking a hands-on Logistics Manager / Site Manager to join a busy housing development site in Bishop’s Stortford. This is an initial 1–2 week contract, with the strong possibility of extension based on performance.

You will be responsible for supervising and assisting a small team of labourers to ensure the site is clean, organised, and running efficiently. The ideal candidate will have a proactive attitude, be comfortable getting involved with manual tasks, and have solid experience coordinating site logistics and supporting construction activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and work alongside two labourers to maintain overall site cleanliness
li>Manage material deliveries and offloads
• Maintain site inventory and oversee material distribution
• Ensure safe and efficient logistics operations
• Tidy the site regularly and keep all areas clean and hazard-free
• Ensure all hoarding, fencing, and taping is correctly installed and maintained for site safety
• Coordinate with subcontractors and site teams
• Support site progress to ensure deadlines and quality standards are met
• Monitor and enforce site health and safety compliance
• Conduct regular checks to uphold quality assurance across the site
• Report site issues and provide progress updates to senior management

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Site Manager, Logistics Manager, or similar site-based role
• Strong understanding of construction logistics and site operations
• Ability to lead by example and be hands-on when required
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Valid CSCS card (preferred)
• SMSTS or SSSTS certification (essential)

Additional Details

• Start Date: Monday, 23rd September
• Working Hours: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
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A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Logistics Manager to join our team on an exciting new build residential development. This is a 12-month contract position where CIS method of payment is approved. Applicants will interview within the next week with a view to to start asap.

Key Responsibilities:

• Planning and implementing site logistics strategies.
• Managing and coordinating all material deliveries and waste removal.
• Controlling site traffic management and access points.
• Overseeing the compound layout and ensuring efficient use of space.
• Monitoring and enforcing health and safety regulations on site.
• Liaising with subcontractors and the site management team.
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation of all logistics operations.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in logistics management on a new build volume residential projects.
• CSCS
• SMSTS
• First Aid

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Logistics Manager Required

Brighton Area

Start Jan 26 - Direct Role - Long Term

Working Hours 8am - 6pm.

Our Client is currently looking for a Logistics Manager to join their team for a new project due to start in Jan 2026.

New Build Mixed User Scheme.

What are they looking for:

- CSCS Black Card (NVQ Level 6)

- SMSTS, First Aid Tickets.

- Someone with min 4-5 years expereince - ideally on Multi phase new build schemes or someone who has worked on larger scale projects.

- Looking for a Problem Solver and Forward Thinker.

Key Responsibilities

• Logistics Planning & Coordination

  • Develop and implement site Logistics Plan.

  • Coordinate the flow of materials and deliveries to avoid site congestion and delays.

  • Establish and maintain delivery schedules in collaboration with suppliers, subcontractors, and site managers.

• Site Operations Management

  • Oversee site setup and logistics infrastructure, including hoarding, access gates, Security,signage, and welfare facilities.

  • Manage traffic and pedestrian routes to ensure safe and efficient movement on and around the site.

  • Management of Site Delivery System.

• Health, Safety & Compliance

  • Ensure logistics operations comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations.

  • Conduct risk assessments and enforce site safety standards in conjunction with Health and Safety Team.

  • Manage permits, licenses, and regulatory requirements for deliveries and site access.

• Stakeholder Communication

  • Act as the key point of contact between project teams, subcontractors, and suppliers for logistics-related issues.

  • Run Daily DABS / White Board Meetings with Client and Sub Contractors.

• Cost & Resource Management

  • In Conjunction with Commercial Team - monitor and control logistics budgets, ensuring efficient use of resources.

  • Negotiate with suppliers and service providers to optimize cost-effectiveness.

  • Track performance against KPIs (e.g., delivery timeliness, waste reduction, resource utilization.

References for previous work required.

If you would be interested in this role please apply today for a confidential conversation.

As a Logistics Manager, you will oversee the efficient movement of goods on a local and global level. This permanent role offers a chance to lead logistics operations and ensure streamlined processes.

Client Details

This opportunity is with a high growth organisation with a high calibre leadership team. They currently support B2B and B2C customer channels. The company is known for its focus on quality products and operational excellence, offering a stable and professional working environment.

Description

As the Logistics Manager you will:

• Review and optimise logistics operations on a local and international basis
• Benchmark the current supply base (3PL & shipping providers) maintain supply chain efficiency.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve warehouse and inventory management.
• Review current logistics data, and define KPIs inline with SLAs
• Analyse logistics data to identify areas for cost reduction and process improvement.
• Lead and support the logistics team, fostering a collaborative work environment.

Profile

A successful Logistics Manager should have:

• Design and management of global logistics networks, including 3PLs and shipping providers
• Strong knowledge of supply chain processes and warehouse management systems.
• Proven ability to lead and manage teams effectively.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, able to manipulate data to provide clarity on operational performance
• Proven in both B2B and B2C (Ecom) channels

Job Offer

• Competitive salary
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Collaborative and supportive company culture.

If you are ready to take the next step in your logistics career, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

• Logistics Manager
• Full time, permanent opportunity
• Trafford Park, Manchester
• Salary negotiable dependent on experience
• Global Manufacturer

We are supporting a Manchester-based Manufacturing company in their search for a dedicated Transport & Logistics Manager, to help support their global growth journey. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a very well established business who are putting into action ambitious expansion plans, providing a stable yet highly progressive working environment.

In this role you will take responsibility for the strategic and operational management of the company's logistics network, including 3PL relationships, warehousing, and shipping operations. you will ensure that all logistics activities meet agreed service levels, operate cost-effectively, and deliver on the company's commitment to reliable, transparent, sustainable and customer-focused fulfilment.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Lead and manage relationships with third-party logistics (3PL) providers, ensuring service quality, compliance with SLAs, sustainability goals and continuous improvement in delivery performance
• Track, analyse, and report on logistics KPIs, including delivery performance, cost-to-serve, CRS agreements and stock movements
• Maintain and improve end-to-end shipping traceability, ensuring accurate and timely tracking information is readily available
• Design and implement logistics network and infrastructure changes to support growth, efficiency, and sustainability
• Oversee day-to-day management of logistics operations, including warehouse management and shipping lane performance
• Collaborate with internal teams, ensuring logistics solutions are the meeting commercial and customer requirements
• Manage budgets, forecasting, and cost control activities.
• Ensure compliance with all legal, safety, and environmental regulations relevant to logistics operations.
• Lead logistics-related projects, including system implementations and process enhancements.

In order to be considered you need to have:

• Proven, recent experience in logistics management, including 3PL relationship management and operational oversight
• Strong understanding of logistics network design, warehouse operations, and shipping lane optimisation
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to problem-solving and execution
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Proficiency in logistics management systems, ERP, and Microsoft Office applications
• Knowledge of compliance requirements in transportation, warehousing, and international shipping

This role will include some international travel, and an on-site presence in Trafford Park will be required when not travelling - please only apply if you are happy to travel and work onsite in Manchester as required.

My client is unable to support sponsorship or relocation, so will only consider those local to their Manchester office and already holding full rights to work in the UK.

Job Title: Logistics Manager

Location: Isle of Man

Rate: 250.00 per day (6am to 6pm) to 300.00 per night shift (6.00pm to 6.00am) + Accomodation & Flights

Shift Pattern: 12 days / shifts on, 2 days off

Duration: Until March 2026

Key Requirements:

• NPORS (All Sizes)
• First Aid
• CPCS / CSCS Card

Role Overview:
We are looking for a Logistics Manager to oversee refurbishment works on a Large Distribution Centre in the Isle of Man . You will be expected to coordinate and organise deliveries, whilst ensuring adherence to H&S protocols.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and coordinate the delivery of construction materials, equipment, and machinery to project sites, ensuring timely arrival and minimal disruption to schedules.
• Develop logistics schedules and delivery plans aligned with project timelines, budgets, and site requirements.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, transport regulations, and site-specific requirements, including permits and load restrictions.
• Monitor and track shipments, deliveries, and site inventories to prevent shortages, delays, or excess stock.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Site Supervisors, and procurement teams to forecast material needs and prioritize deliveries.
• Implement logistics risk management strategies to handle delays, supply chain disruptions, and site access constraints.
• Supervise loading, unloading, and material handling activities to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and safe practices.
• Maintain records and prepare regular reports on logistics performance, costs, and material usage.
• Manage logistics staff, drivers, and equipment operators, providing training and ensuring adherence to company procedures.
• Support site mobilization and demobilization activities, including moving heavy equipment, site facilities, and temporary infrastructure.

Contacts to Apply:
Sam Hunter - Fit Out & Interiors Manager: (phone number removed)
Cameron Lally - Senior Resourcer: (phone number removed)