Logistics Manager

Sphere Solutions; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare cash plan

Cycle-to-work

Birthday off

Car benefit scheme

Flexible annual leave

Job summary

Sphere Solutions in Bridgwater, Somerset is seeking a Logistics & Operations Manager to own day-to-day logistics, planning and team coordination. You will oversee schedules, deliveries and installations while maintaining accurate records and service levels.

The role requires strong communication, planning and problem-solving skills, plus a full UK driving licence. Monday to Friday, with opportunities to improve processes and develop the coordination team.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent planning, organisation and time management abilities.
• A methodical approach to administration and problem-solving.
• Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• The ability to make decisions, adapt to changing priorities and find practical solutions.
• Experience coordinating people, schedules, deliveries or resources.
• The confidence to support and motivate a team.
• A full, clean UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating operational schedules, delivery plans and installation activities.
• Preparing risk assessments and method statements for installation work.
• Managing and supporting a coordination team, including workload allocation and performance reviews.
• Monitoring customer feedback, quality issues and non-conformances.
• Handling queries relating to deliveries, returns, replacements and installation progress.
• Overseeing stock control, inventory reporting and goods-in processes.
• Liaising with suppliers, logistics providers and internal teams to coordinate orders and deliveries.
• Maintaining accurate operational records and ensuring documentation is completed correctly.
• Providing updates on delivery schedules and project progress.
• Arranging vehicles, personnel and delivery slots through customer booking systems.
• Building effective relationships with customers, suppliers and other stakeholders.
• Ensuring operational activities comply with company procedures and health and safety requirements.

Skills

Strong communication

Planning & organisation

Team coordination

Problem solving

Decision making

Adaptability

Driving licence

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Logistics & Operations Manager

Bridgwater, Somerset | Permanent

Are you an organised and proactive operations professional looking for a role where you can take ownership of logistics, planning and team coordination?

We're recruiting for a growing business seeking a Logistics & Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day operations, coordinate deliveries and installations, and ensure resources are planned effectively. This is a varied role combining team management, scheduling, stock control and customer liaison, ideal for someone who enjoys keeping multiple moving parts running smoothly.

The Role

• Coordinating operational schedules, delivery plans and installation activities.
• Preparing risk assessments and method statements for installation work.
• Managing and supporting a coordination team, including workload allocation and performance reviews.
• Monitoring customer feedback, quality issues and non-conformances.
• Handling queries relating to deliveries, returns, replacements and installation progress.
• Overseeing stock control, inventory reporting and goods-in processes.
• Liaising with suppliers, logistics providers and internal teams to coordinate orders and deliveries.
• Maintaining accurate operational records and ensuring documentation is completed correctly.
• Providing updates on delivery schedules and project progress.
• Arranging vehicles, personnel and delivery slots through customer booking systems.
• Building effective relationships with customers, suppliers and other stakeholders.
• Ensuring operational activities comply with company procedures and health and safety requirements.

About You

You’ll be organised, practical and confident managing competing priorities in a busy environment. Previous logistics or operational experience would be beneficial, but is not essential.

You should have:

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent planning, organisation and time management abilities.
• A methodical approach to administration and problem-solving.
• Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• The ability to make decisions, adapt to changing priorities and find practical solutions.
• Experience coordinating people, schedules, deliveries or resources.
• The confidence to support and motivate a team.
• A full, clean UK driving licence.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Monday to Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm, excluding travel time.
• Additional annual leave based on length of service.
• Your birthday off.
• Cycle-to-work and car benefit schemes.
• Healthcare cash plan, retail discounts and 24/7 GP access.
• Employee Assistance Programme and in-service death benefit.
• Employee referral rewards.
• Flexible annual leave options, including the ability to buy or sell leave.