Logistics Manager

Peel Ports Logistics Limited; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Up to 10% Matched Contribution Pension

Flexible Benefits package

Learning and development support

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Peel Ports Logistics Limited is seeking a Logistics Manager to lead a fast-paced operation, overseeing transport, warehousing and service delivery while ensuring safety and compliance with DVSA and Operator Licence requirements.

You will manage planners, HGV drivers and operational leads, driving continuous improvement, reporting on performance and handling customer escalations to maintain service excellence.

Qualifications

• CPC in Road Transport Operations with leadership experience.
• Proven ability to lead planners, operational leads and drivers.
• Strong understanding of DVSA rules and Driver Hours legislation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day logistics operations to meet SLAs.
• Lead safety, compliance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Escalate customer issues and coordinate service recovery.

Skills

Team leadership

Operations planning

Performance management

Escalation handling

IT proficiency

Education

CPC in Road Transport Operations

Job description

Do you have the drive to lead a busy logistics operation? Would you like to take ownership of a fast‑paced environment where safety, compliance and service delivery are essential? Are you ready to make confident decisions, support your team and act as the key point of escalation for customers and colleagues? If you’re motivated by responsibility, leadership and operational excellence, this role as Logistics Manager for Peel Ports Logistics could be the perfect fit.

Your Role

As the successful Logistics Manager, you will oversee the day‑to‑day running of Peel Ports Logistics, ensuring transport, warehouse and logistics activities are delivered safely, compliantly and in line with SLAs. You will coordinate resources, lead service recovery when issues arise and act as the nominated CPC holder, maintaining full compliance with DVSA and Operator Licence requirements.

In this role, you will provide strong team leadership, managing planners, operational leads and HGV drivers while promoting a positive safety culture. You will maintain accurate SOPs, drive continuous improvement, support financial performance through effective resource management and lead customer escalations, reviews and corrective actions to ensure service excellence.

What you'll bring

As the successful Logistics Manageryou will have a solid professional foundation, including a CPC in Road Transport Operations, along with significant management experience gained in a fast‑paced logistics, transport or warehousing environment. You will have hands‑on experience leading operational teams, managing performance and ensuring compliance with Operator Licence requirements, DVSA standards and drivers’ hours legislation. You will have a proven ability to act as an escalation point, resolve customer issues and maintain high service standards.

You will have strong operational, analytical and leadership skills, with experience in transport planning, fleet management, warehouse operations and resource utilisation. You will have the ability to produce reports, analyse performance data, develop SOPs and drive continuous improvement. You will have confidence managing suppliers, identifying efficiencies, working flexibly and deputising for senior leadership when required, supported by strong IT proficiency and a full UK driving licence.

Who are we?

As one of the UK’s leading shipping and freight forwarders, we provide a comprehensive portfolio of services by land and sea, including chartering, agency, logistics, customs, forwarding and marine services throughout the UK. We take pride in the service we offer to meet the individual needs of our customers.

What we can offer you

In addition to a competitive salary, we have a strong track record of developing our people to expand their skills and experience and develop their careers. Valuing and rewarding our workforce is important to us which is why we offer a fantastic range of flexible benefits to choose from, such as:

• Bonus
• Up to 10% Matched Contribution Pension
• Peel Ports Flexible Benefits including salary sacrifice car scheme, healthcare cash plans, Cycle2Work Scheme, Critical Illness insurance, Gym Membership Scheme, Retail Vouchers, plus more!
• Commitment to learning and personal development – Last year we supported over 50,000 hours of training and personal development!
• We promote good physical and mental health and can provide additional support to colleagues via our Employee Assistance Programme when required

If you believe you have the skills and experience, we are seeking and you want to join a thriving and ambitious place to work, we’d really like to hear from you!