Care Logistics Manager

Co-op; Ilford; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30% off Co-op branded products

10% off other brands

Pension with up to 10% employer contributions

Employee Assistance Programme

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A reputable community services organization in Ilford is seeking a Mid-Senior Care Logistics Manager. This role focuses on ensuring efficient logistical operations and leading a compassionate team. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills and experience in fast-paced environments. This full-time position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to handle many tasks simultaneously.
• Flexibility to travel.

Responsibilities

• Ensure everything and everyone is in the right place for deliveries.
• Engage colleagues, empowering them for problem-solving.
• Coach and develop a team of operatives and drivers.
• Review and improve logistics operations continuously.

Skills

Inspirational leadership skills

High attention to detail

Confidence using IT systems

Compassionate and empathetic

Capability to perform lifting

Driver's license

Job description

Care Logistics Manager

Apply for the Care Logistics Manager role at Co‑op.

Base pay range

£41,000 – £48,000 including London allowance plus benefits (Work Level 6A). 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday 9 AM – 5 PM. Manor Park, London, E12 5DA.

All positions within Funeralcare may involve direct physical contact with the deceased. Typical duties include preparation, transportation, and personal care of the deceased carried out with professionalism, dignity, and adherence to health and safety standards. Consider your comfort levels with these responsibilities before applying.

Responsibilities

• Make sure everything and everyone is in the right place at the right time to deliver funerals, including respectful transfer of the deceased, preparation of the coffin, whereabouts of vehicles, and more.
• Engage all necessary colleagues effectively, empowering them and acting as a point of escalation for logistical problems.
• Coach and develop a team of funeral service operatives, drivers and embalmers.
• Continuously review and improve the logistics operation across your area.

Qualifications & Experience

• Inspirational leadership skills and a real passion for delivering the best possible client service.
• High attention to detail, experience working in a fast‑paced environment, handling many tasks simultaneously.
• Confidence using both IT systems and manual methods of managing logistics.
• Ability to think on your feet while remaining compassionate and empathetic.
• Capability to perform lifting and manual handling.
• Driver’s license and flexibility to travel.

Benefits

• 30 % off Co‑op branded products in our food stores all year‑round.
• 10 % off other brands in our food stores all year‑round.
• Discounts on other Co‑op products and services.
• 23 days holidays (pro rata, rising with service).
• Pension with up to 10 % employer contributions.
• Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential support 24 h a day.
• Virtual GP and free eye tests.
• Career development opportunities including apprenticeships.
• Friendly, supportive team that makes a huge difference to the community.
• Access to Wagestream – a money‑management app giving you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it.

Inclusive Work Environment

We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues can feel like they belong, supported by our inclusive policies and the ways we work. We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme and offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a job. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, we will support you.

Pre‑Employment Screening

As part of the pre‑employment screening process, background checks may be performed, including DBS and adverse media checks, an occupational health questionnaire, and a review of social media activity on platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of these checks.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Administrative, Consulting, and Customer Service. Industries: Community Services