Lead Logistics & Transport Manager | On-site Perks

Dnata; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on site

Free tea and coffee

Simply Health Plan

Refer a Friend Scheme

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to Work Scheme

Apprenticeship programme

Job summary

Dnata in Luton is seeking a Transport & Logistics Manager to oversee daily operations, ensuring safety, cost control, quality, and compliance while delivering people KPIs and maintaining strong customer relationships.

The role requires leadership in a fast-moving logistics environment, ability to manage rosters, budgets, and stakeholder expectations within a large aviation services group.

Qualifications

• Level 4 qualification (A Level or equivalent) or industry equivalent.
• GCSE English and Maths grade C/4 or above.
• CPC knowledge and regulatory awareness.
• Proven people management experience in logistics.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards in quality, food safety, HACCP and health and safety.
• Investigate accidents/incidents/delays to determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure work adheres to daily schedule and budget targets.
• Collaborate with Shift Supervisor to manage rosters and schedules.
• Allocate and control material and product costs within budget and deadlines.
• Manage targets and demonstrate impact on business performance.
• Lead change initiatives with OPS Ex.
• Maintain standards of external and internal customer service and proactive communication with stakeholders.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and address employee relations per policy.

Skills

Tacho & WTD knowledge

Level 4 qualification

GCSE English & Maths

CPC Knowledge

People management

Fast-moving logistics

Problem solving

Transport sector experience

Stakeholder management

MS Office (Outlook/Word/Excel)

Cost & control management

Attention to detail

Organisation & flexibility

Education

Level 4 qualification (A Level or equivalent)

GCSE English & Maths (C/4 or above)

Tools

MS Office Suite

CPC systems/tools

Job description

Dnata in Luton is seeking a Transport & Logistics Manager to oversee daily operations, ensuring safety, cost control, quality, and compliance while delivering people KPIs and maintaining strong customer relationships.

The role requires leadership in a fast-moving logistics environment, ability to manage rosters, budgets, and stakeholder expectations within a large aviation services group.