Logistics Manager

Description

A growing logistics operation in Fareham is seeking an experienced Logistics Manager to lead a fast–paced multi–drop delivery operation, ensuring efficient route planning, fleet utilisation, and high service standards. The role requires strong leadership and compliance knowledge to manage drivers, maintain transport regulations, and drive operational performance.

Client Details

An established and fast–growing logistics operation based in Fareham is seeking an experienced Transport Manager to oversee a busy multi–drop distribution operation. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring a safe, efficient, and compliant transport function while delivering high service standards to customers across the region.

Working closely with senior leadership, the successful candidate will manage daily transport activities, lead operational teams, and drive continuous improvement within a fast–paced distribution environment.

Description

As Logistics Manager you will be reporting into the senior leadership team and can expect to have the following responsibilities:

Lead and manage the daily transport operation for a multi–drop delivery networkEnsure full compliance with all DVSA, Operator Licence, and transport legislation requirementsOversee route planning, fleet utilisation, and driver performance to maximise efficiencyManage and develop a team of drivers, planners, and transport supervisorsMaintain strong safety, compliance, and service standards across the transport functionMonitor KPIs including on–time delivery, vehicle utilisation, and operational costsWork closely with warehouse and operations teams to ensure smooth end–to–end logistics flowImplement continuous improvement initiatives across transport planning and executionEnsure fleet maintenance schedules and vehicle compliance standards are metProfile

The succesful candidate will come with the following skill–set:

Proven experience as a Transport Manager/Logistics Manager within a multi–drop distribution environmentStrong knowledge of UK transport legislation and Operator Licence complianceExperience managing and growing a team of driver and fast–paced delivery operationsExcellent leadership and people management skillsStrong analytical and problem–solving abilitiesCPC qualification (National or International) – preferredAbility to operate effectively in a high–volume logistics environmentJob Offer

On offer for the succesful candidate:

Basic salary – 45,000Entry into our Growth by Sharing bonus scheme25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing after 3 years of servicePerks and wellbeing activities including our Values Champion Nomination Scheme, EAP scheme and regular company eventsLogistics Distribution and Supply Chain

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