Assistant Logistics Manager - Excel London

Levy UK; London; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the catering industry seeks an Assistant Logistics Manager to oversee logistics for events at ExCeL London. The role involves managing equipment, coordinating with teams, and ensuring effective communication during events. Benefits include healthcare, pension schemes, and generous leave policies, along with opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Medicash healthcare benefits

Aviva Digicare free annual healthcare check

Access to the Perks at Work wellbeing site

Pension scheme and Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

23 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Two days extra leave after maternity leave

Supportive family benefits

Holiday purchase scheme

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics management within event settings.
• Strong communication skills for team coordination.
• Ability to manage equipment and report discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Manage logistics for all C&E functions within the venue.
• Coordinate with the Back of House manager on procedures.
• Conduct quarterly stocktakes and manage equipment rentals.

Skills

Logistics Management

Communication

Problem Solving

Job description

Assistant Logistics Manager - Excel London

Salary: £35,190 per annum

About the role:

• Responsible for managing logistics for all C&E functions within the venue.
• Oversee setup and breakdown of all C&E functions, ensuring effective communication within the logistics team.
• Coordinate with the Back of House manager on picklist procedures, liaising with the operations team, reporting shortages, and providing alternative solutions.
• Conduct quarterly CCG stocktakes with the Back of House manager, reporting and justifying discrepancies.
• Manage equipment rental volumes, liaising with suppliers regarding delivery and collection deadlines aligned with event setups.
• Handle equipment returns and collections, informing the head of department of any losses.
• Implement measures to reduce breakage of china and glassware.
• Attend event planning meetings as required.
• Report maintenance issues within the venue to the Facility Manager or Head of Logistics.
• Assist in producing the department rota upon request.
• Follow and improve operating and cleaning procedures in collaboration with the Head of BOH and Back of House manager.

Benefits:

• Medicash healthcare benefits, including dental, optical, and therapy treatments (covering up to 4 dependents).
• Aviva Digicare free annual healthcare check.
• Access to the Perks at Work wellbeing site.
• Pension scheme and Life Assurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays and an additional day off for your birthday.
• Two days extra leave following return from maternity leave within the first year.
• Supportive family benefits.
• Day off for your baby's first birthday.
• Holiday purchase scheme.
• Ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities.

Who We Are:

Levy UK & Ireland is part of Compass Group, the world's largest catering company, working at premier venues delivering exceptional food, drink, and hospitality experiences. Our partnerships include Wimbledon, Twickenham, Edgbaston, Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, Principality Stadium, Scottish Event Campus (SEC), and ExCeL London.

We are passionate about culinary excellence, sustainability, wellbeing, diversity, and inclusion. We are proud partners of the British Paralympic Association and pay all team members at least the Real or London Living Wage. We collaborate with leading UK brands to deliver top-tier experiences.

Job Reference: com/1405/60105001/52738890/SU #Levy UK