Deputy Manager – Logistics

Description

Deputy Manager (Logistic Support Services)

Merville Barracks, Colchester, Essex

We are seeking a Deputy Manager (Logistic Support Services) to oversee and manage all operations within our Logistic Support Unit at Merville Barracks, ensuring high standards of service delivery, safety, and client satisfaction.

This role is ideal for ex–forces applicants or those familiar with military base operations.

Key Details

Salary: 28,800 – 30,800 per annum

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday (7:30 AM – 4:00 PM)

Interviews: October 9th & 14th, 2025

Core Responsibilities

Leadership & Management: Lead and develop the Logistics team, managing performance, HR processes (e.g., PDRs, recruitment, absence) using Kronos, and deputizing for the Logistic Services Manager.

Service Delivery: Ensure all services meet SLA standards and KPIs using both FM Client and MOD IT operational systems. Act as the SME for FM Client's accounting systems (Planet, PFI, Kronos).

Safety & Compliance: Act as the primacy lead for Health & Safety in building D11, ensuring compliance with all policies, legislation, and MOD site rules (Zero Harm culture).

Stakeholder Relations: Maintain strong relationships with clients, MOD partners, and DIO, promoting the "Clients for Life" approach.

Financials: Manage budgets, stock/cash controls, and contribute to achieving site gross margin targets.

Essential Requirements

Proven management experience in logistics, supply management, or warehouse distribution.

Strong leadership and people management skills (including HR processes).

Knowledge of Health, Safety and Welfare management.

Excellent numerical, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Competent in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Benefits Highlights

Mental Health & Wellbeing Support (EAP, Virtual GP).

Discounts and lifestyle rewards.

Cycle to Work Scheme & Paid Volunteering Day.

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.

Ad ID: 5417243267