Head of Logistics & Distribution

Reliable Recruit (Services) Ltd; Stretford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long service awards

Pension contributions

Private healthcare

Training and development

Company social events

Job summary

Reliable Recruit (Services) Ltd is seeking a Head of Logistics and Distribution to oversee operations from the Manchester site with responsibility across two countries. The role includes leading a distribution team, managing logistics processes, and ensuring compliance with import/export requirements.

The position involves travel to Ireland and other international locations, with a Monday–Friday schedule and a circa £50,000 per annum pay, plus long-service rewards and benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous & recent experience in a senior logistics/distribution role.
• Experience managing and developing warehouse/logistics teams.
• Import/export paperwork and customs experience advantageous.
• Passport for travel purposes.
• Able to travel internationally as needed.
• Flexibility to respond to urgent shipping, customs, quality, staffing or site issues.

Responsibilities

• Supervise multiple sites across two countries.
• Lead a distribution team and oversee company logistics.
• Oversee receipt, storage, handling, packing, QA and distribution of high-value goods.
• Understand and implement import/export processes and customs compliance.
• Work with management to hire, train and develop staff.
• Travel frequently between Ireland and Manchester and internationally.

Skills

Senior logistics

Team leadership

International travel

Shipping docs

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Proactive

Communication

Staff development

Job description

Our client is Looking to recruit a Head of Logistics and Distribution to work primarily out of their Manchester site on a permanent basis

The work will involve:

• Supervising Multiple sites accross 2 different Countries
• Leading a team of Distribution Staff and overseeing company Logistics
• Responsibility for Receipt, Storage, Handling, Packing, Quality Inspection and Control and Distribution of High Value Goods
• Understanding and implementing Import and Export Processes, meeting customs requirements and ensuring accuracy of international Shipping documents
• Working with management team to hire, train and develop staff
• Frequent Travel between the site in Ireland and Manchester and occasional travel elsewhere internationally

Working times and pay:

• Monday to Friday
• 09:00-17:30, 16:30 finish on Fridays
• Circa £50,000 per annum dependant on experience
• Long service awards including increasing Annual Leave, Pension Contributions, Private Healthcare, Training and Development, Company Social Events
• Permanent Role

Skills/Experience Needed:

• Previous & Recent Experience in a Senior Logistics/Distribution Role
• Experience managing and developing Warehouse/Logistics Teams
• Import/Export Paperwork and customs experience would be advantageous to this role
• Passport for Travel Purposes
• Able to travel internationally as needed
• Flexibility in working hours and availability is essential to respond to urgent shipping, customs, quality, staffing or site issues that may arise outside normal working patterns
• Key attributes needed Include, Proactivity, Teamwork, Problem-Solving, Attention to Detail,. Brand Awareness, Strong Communication, Adaptability