Hands-On Warehouse & Transport Ops Lead

Centric Talent; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Centric Talent seeks an experienced Warehouse & Transport Operations Manager to lead the daily activities of our Heston site, ensuring safe, compliant, and cost-effective operations. You will drive performance, coach the team, and coordinate with stakeholders to meet service levels and customer expectations.

You will manage budgets, optimise processes, and implement improvements across warehouse and transport functions while maintaining high safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Three years+ experience in transport management, preferably in warehousing, logistics or distribution.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations and transport processes.
• Solid understanding of transport legislation, driver compliance and health & safety rules.
• Experience leading teams, including planning, coaching and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of warehouse and transport to ensure efficient service delivery.
• Manage workforce planning and coordinate agency staffing as needed.
• Monitor KPIs, SLAs and targets; drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Transport management

Team leadership

Budget monitoring

Customer service

Education

FLT certificate

Driver CPC

Bonded warehousing experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Warehouse management systems

Job description

Centric Talent seeks an experienced Warehouse & Transport Operations Manager to lead the daily activities of our Heston site, ensuring safe, compliant, and cost-effective operations. You will drive performance, coach the team, and coordinate with stakeholders to meet service levels and customer expectations.

You will manage budgets, optimise processes, and implement improvements across warehouse and transport functions while maintaining high safety and quality standards.