Logistics Lead: On-Time Deliveries & Team Growth

Pertemps Stoke on Trent; Stafford; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing logistics company in Stafford is seeking an experienced Senior Logistics Coordinator to oversee daily operations and ensure compliant, cost-effective deliveries. The role involves managing logistics, planning transport, and developing the logistics team. Successful candidates will have a background in logistics leadership and strong skills in communication and organization. This position offers a salary of £32,000 per annum and various benefits including a performance-related bonus and development opportunities.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Training and development opportunities

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Employee healthcare plan

Life assurance

Annual pay review and reward schemes

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a logistics or transport leadership role.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Customer-focused with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily logistics and transport operations.
• Plan and coordinate transport, routing, and carrier allocation.
• Oversee warehouse activities including picking, packing and loading.
• Manage carrier performance, KPIs, and supplier relationships.
• Resolve delivery issues and maintain logistics documentation.
• Support customer order fulfilment and service levels.
• Champion health & safety and fleet compliance.
• Lead, coach, and develop the logistics team.
• Monitor performance metrics such as OTIF, costs and damages.
• Support systems and process improvements.

Skills

Logistics leadership experience

Knowledge of HGV operations

Strong communication skills

Excellent organization skills

Problem-solving skills

Customer-focused

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office proficiency

Stock control systems

Job description

A growing logistics company in Stafford is seeking an experienced Senior Logistics Coordinator to oversee daily operations and ensure compliant, cost-effective deliveries. The role involves managing logistics, planning transport, and developing the logistics team. Successful candidates will have a background in logistics leadership and strong skills in communication and organization. This position offers a salary of £32,000 per annum and various benefits including a performance-related bonus and development opportunities.