Transport and Logistics manager

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Location: Birmingham</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum + up to 10% performance bonus</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Working Hours: Mon-Thu 08:00-17:00 | Early Finish Every Friday</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Benefits: Private Healthcare, 31 Days Holiday (increasing with service), Pension (4% match), Career Stability</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Make Your Mark: A Rare Opportunity in Logistics Leadership</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Are you an experienced Transport and Logistics professional looking for a role where you can truly take ownership and build something of your own?</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Our client is a growing, market-leading manufacturer expanding into new sectors. To support our ongoing growth, we are looking for their first dedicated Warehouse & Logistics Manager to lead their site operations in Birmingham.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Historically, this function has been managed across several departments. They are now creating a central, dedicated leadership role to transform their transport and warehouse operations, improve fleet efficiency, and elevate the delivery experience for their customers.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">The Role</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will manage a team of up to 20 operatives, drivers, and transport planners. You will hold full operational accountability for the movement of goods, fleet compliance, and warehouse efficiency.</p>

<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">Key Responsibilities</h5>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Team Leadership: Lead, coach, and develop warehouse operatives, transport planners, and drivers to build a high-performing, collaborative team culture.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Fleet & Transport Management: Manage day-to-day transport operations, route optimisation, vehicle utilisation, and cost control.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Compliance & Safety: Maintain strict adherence to UK transport legislation, Operator Licence</p>

<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">requirements, DVSA regulations, driver hours, and Health & Safety policies.</h5>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Process Improvement: Introduce continuous improvement initiatives across warehousing and logistics to reduce downtime, lower costs, and maximise efficiency.</p>

<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Work closely with the Production Manager and internal teams to ensure seamless end-to-end logistics from manufacturing to final customer delivery.About You</h5>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">We are looking for a pragmatic, collaborative operational leader who thrives in an SME manufacturing environment. You enjoy being hands-on, building strong working relationships with peers, and taking pride in operational excellence.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Essential</p>

<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">Requirements</h5>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Proven experience managing both transport/fleet operations and warehouse environments.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">In-depth knowledge of UK transport legislation, DVSA regulations, and fleet compliance.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Experience using Transport Management Systems (TMS) and strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Strong people leadership skills with a proven track record of managing and developing operational teams.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">A stable career history demonstrating commitment and reliability.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Full, clean UK driving licence.Desirable (Bonus) Criteria:</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">CPC National/International in Road Haulage Operations (a strong advantage).</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Experience within an SME manufacturing environment.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Knowledge of WMS or continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean).What's on Offer?</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Competitive Compensation: Base salary up to £45,000 + up to 10% performance-related bonus.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Great Work-Life Balance: Standard daytime hours (Mon-Thu) with an early finish every Friday.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Generous Leave: 31 days paid holiday (including bank holidays), rising to 32 days after 3 years and 33 days after 5 years.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Healthcare & Pension: Private healthcare package + 4% matched pension contribution.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Culture & Stability: A friendly, team-oriented culture where your contribution directly shapes the success of the business.How to Apply</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">If you are a structured, compliance-minded Logistics & Warehouse leader ready to take on a highly rewarding new role, we want to hear from you.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity</p>