Logistics Manager

Gategroup; Crawley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering service provider in Crawley is seeking a Materials & Stores Manager to oversee inventory operations at Gatwick. You will lead a team of 9, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards while managing suppliers and inventory levels. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 3 years in leadership roles within high-volume environments, strong Excel skills, and a commitment to food safety. This position offers an opportunity for growth and impact in a rapidly expanding business.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years managing teams in a high‑volume store or materials operation.
• Proficient in advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas).
• Calm under pressure with strong decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Leading a team of 9, managing inventory and suppliers.
• Owning HACCP compliance and health & safety standards.
• Conducting weekly and monthly reporting for decision-making.

Skills

Team management in high-volume operations

Strong Excel skills

Food safety knowledge

Job description

Materials & Stores Manager - Gatwick

Full-time | Core hours

We're growing. New contracts are being won, and we need someone to help shape what our Gatwick Materials & Stores operation becomes next.

You’ll lead a team of 9 across various shifts (though you’ll work standard hours) – managing inventory, suppliers, compliance, and everything that keeps thousands of meals moving to the right flights at the right time. Split your day between desk work (70%) and being on the floor with the team (30%).

What you’ll handle

• Receiving, storing, and distributing food, beverage, and equipment across the unit
• Leading shift supervisors through training, development, and performance management
• Keeping inventory levels tight and waste low (FIFO is your friend)
• Owning HACCP compliance, health & safety, daily audits, and gateOPEX standards
• Running wastage reviews and material meetings with suppliers
• Smart rostering to control labour costs and avoid unnecessary overtime
• Weekly and monthly reporting that helps us make better decisions

What you need

• Minimum 3 years managing teams in a high‑volume store or materials operation
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, the works)
• The ability to stay calm when it gets busy and make decisions that stick
• Food safety knowledge and an eye for detail

The opportunity

This isn’t just keeping things ticking over. With new business landing at Gatwick, you’ll help build the operation that supports it. More contracts mean more complexity, more team growth, and more chance to put your mark on how things run.

If you want a role with room to grow and the satisfaction of seeing your work matter every single day, let’s talk.