About the Role
This is a high-impact leadership position that requires an accomplished and experienced professional to lead a key operational site.
The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of sustainable logistics, electric vehicle fleet management, and exceptional people management skills.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the day-to-day operations of a high-performing distribution centre with up to 90 staff.
* Manage and optimise a fleet of 60 fully electric HGVs, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and sustainability.
* Provide strong leadership and direction to a team of three operational managers.
* Oversee and continuously improve logistics, routing, and distribution processes to ensure best-in-class service delivery.
* Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and operational regulations and best practices.
* Drive employee engagement, performance management, and professional development across the team.
* Monitor KPIs, implement continuous improvement initiatives, and report performance to senior leadership.
Requirements
* Proven experience in a senior logistics, distribution, or supply chain leadership role.
* Demonstrated ability to manage large teams and complex fleet operations.
* Strong understanding of sustainable logistics and electric vehicle fleet management is a distinct advantage.
* Exceptional people management and leadership skills – leads by example and inspires performance.
* Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
* Comfortable working on-site in a fast-paced, early-start operational environment.
What We Offer
* A highly competitive base salary
* Defined Benefit Pension Scheme
* Annual Bonus
* Company Doctor
* On-call allowance
* Night Shift Allowance (10 hours/week) to compensate for 6am start
* The opportunity to work in a growing, commercially driven division
* A values-driven, progressive workplace focused on sustainability and innovation