Contract Logistics Manager - Beverage Logistics

WR Logistics; England; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company based in Stanford-le-Hope, Essex, is looking for a Contract Logistics & Customer Service Manager to oversee operations for a major beverage client. You will manage transport subcontractors and lead a small customer service team focused on excellence in service delivery. Ideal candidates should have experience in beverage logistics or related sectors, client relationship management, and team leadership. Competitive salary and career growth opportunities available.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career growth opportunities

Varied and autonomous role

Qualifications

• Experience in contract logistics within beverage, grocery, or wholesale sectors.
• Proven track record in managing transport operations and subcontractors.
• Ability to lead customer service teams and maintain client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations for a major beverage client at a busy logistics site.
• Manage transport subcontractors and oversee contract logistics.
• Directly impact service excellence through team leadership.

Skills

Contract logistics experience

Transport operations management

Customer service team leadership

Client relationship management

Job description

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.

Ideal candidates will have experience in:

• Contract logistics within beverage, grocery, or wholesale sectors

• Managing transport operations and subcontractors

• Leading customer service teams and maintaining client relationships

• 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, and the chance to make a real impact.

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

WR Logistics are the recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit UK wide for permanent and contract jobs.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.