Contract Logistics Manager - Beverage Logistics

WR Logistics; Coryton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics firm in the UK is looking for an experienced Contract Logistics & Customer Service Manager to oversee operations for a major beverage client. The role requires managing transport subcontractors and leading a customer service team, focusing on operational excellence and customer satisfaction. Candidates should have a strong background in contract logistics, particularly in beverage or wholesale sectors. This full-time, permanent position offers a competitive salary and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career growth opportunities

Autonomous role

Qualifications

• Experience in contract logistics within beverage, grocery, or wholesale sectors.
• Managing transport operations and subcontractors.
• Leading customer service teams and maintaining client relationships.
• Experience in 3PL, supermarket, or major wholesaler environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage transport subcontractors.
• Oversee day-to-day contract logistics.
• Lead a small customer service team delivering into wholesale and grocery channels.
• Operate in a hands-on capacity focused on team leadership and customer service.

Job description

Overview

Contract Logistics & Customer Service Manager - Beverage Logistics

Location: Stanford-le-Hope, Essex | Salary: Up to £48,700 | Full-time, Permanent

We're looking for an experienced Contract Logistics & Customer Service Manager to lead operations for a major beverage client at a busy multi-user logistics site.

You'll manage transport subcontractors, oversee day-to-day contract logistics, and lead a small customer service team delivering into wholesale and grocery channels. This is a hands-on role where your team leadership, operational expertise, and customer focus will directly impact service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Manage transport subcontractors
• Oversee day-to-day contract logistics
• Lead a small customer service team delivering into wholesale and grocery channels
• Operate in a hands-on capacity with a focus on team leadership, operational excellence and customer service

Qualifications / Ideal Experience

• Experience in contract logistics within beverage, grocery, or wholesale sectors
• Managing transport operations and subcontractors
• Leading customer service teams and maintaining client relationships
• Experience in 3PL, supermarket, or major wholesaler environments

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary
• A varied and autonomous role
• Career growth within a respected international logistics business
• The chance to make a real impact

How to Apply

If you have beverage logistics experience or a strong background in grocery or wholesale logistics, we’d love to hear from you!

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