Logistics and Operations Manager

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established logistics organization in West Yorkshire is seeking a proactive Logistics and Operations Manager to oversee a team and manage fleet operations across multiple sites. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership experience and skills in fleet management. This full-time position offers a salary between £50,000 and £55,000, with opportunities for bonuses and career advancement.

Benefits

Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in fleet management, workforce planning, or logistics operations.
• Strong leadership and communication skills; confident managing and developing teams.
• Proven ability to manage agency/subcontractor relationships and performance.
• Analytical and organised, with the ability to forecast, model, and respond to workforce needs.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, operational environment with shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Leading a team of 5+ operational managers.
• Managing daily headcount allocation across multiple sites.
• Managing a substantial fleet UK wide.
• Overseeing subcontractor and agency relationships, ensuring service and compliance.
• Using internal tools and systems to support scheduling and resource forecasting.
• Supporting the development and implementation of strategy nationwide.
• Acting as a key stakeholder in service reviews and operational planning.

Skills

Fleet management

Workforce planning

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Job Description

Logistics and Operations Manager

West Yorkshire

Full-time | Permanent

£50,000 - £55,000

Benefits

Bonus

Are you a people-first leader with experience managing logistics and fleet operations ?

We’re working with a well established, UK wide logistics organisation to find a proactive and hands on Logistics and Operations Manager to join their head office team.

You'll lead the team responsible for managing drivers and fleet, subcontractor relationships, and day to day resource deployment through a bespoke internal system. You'll collaborate closely with operational leaders to forecast needs, respond to changing demands, and continuously improve workforce efficiency.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Leading a team of 5+ operational managers
• Managing daily headcount allocation across multiple sites
• Managing a substantial fleet Uk wide.
• Overseeing subcontractor and agency relationships, ensuring service and compliance
• Using internal tools and systems to support scheduling and resource forecasting
• Supporting the development and implementation of strategy nationwide
• Acting as a key stakeholder in service reviews and operational planning

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in fleet management, workforce planning, or logistics operations
• Strong leadership and communication skills; confident managing and developing teams
• Proven ability to manage agency/subcontractor relationships and performance
• Analytical and organised, with the ability to forecast, model, and respond to workforce needs
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, operational environment with shifting priorities

If you feel the role aligns with your experience, we look forward to receiving your application / CV.