Logistics Manager

Protea Recruitment Ltd | Food | Drinks | FMCG Recruitment Partner; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment partner in the food industry is seeking a Logistics Manager to oversee logistics, warehouse operations, and transport compliance in Kent. This hands-on leadership role requires a current CPC qualification and proven experience in logistics management. Candidates must have strong compliance knowledge, negotiation skills, and the ability to lead teams effectively. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth within a well-established company.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Full-time, permanent opportunity

High level of responsibility and autonomy

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Logistics, Transport, or Warehouse Management role.
• Strong knowledge of BRC standards and compliance environments.
• Experience managing audits, KPIs, and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Manage logistics and warehouse operations, ensuring cost and compliance.
• Act as Transport Manager and CPC holder, ensuring legal compliance.
• Provide leadership and development for logistics and warehouse teams.

Skills

Operational mindset

Compliance knowledge

Transport compliance management

Negotiation skills

Leadership skills

Education

Transport Manager CPC qualification

Job description

Logistics Manager (CPC Qualified)

We are working with a well-established food manufacturing and distribution business to recruit an experienced Logistics Manager to take full responsibility for logistics, warehouse operations, and transport compliance across a multi-site operation in Kent.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring a strong operational mindset, excellent compliance knowledge, and the flexibility to support planning and transport activities when required.

The Role

The Logistics Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day management of logistics and warehouse operations, ensuring service levels, cost control, and compliance standards are consistently met. The role holds full responsibility as the named CPC holder and will work closely with operations, planning, and senior site leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Full accountability for logistics and warehouse operations, ensuring on-time and in-full delivery performance
• Act as the named Transport Manager and CPC holder, maintaining full legal and transport compliance
• Provide operational cover for route planners during holidays and sickness, including some weekend working
• Lead, manage, and develop logistics, planning, and warehouse teams
• Monitor and control transport costs, fuel usage, and delivery performance
• Negotiate rates and contracts with transport and logistics providers
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, identifying inefficiencies and cost-saving opportunities
• Analyse logistics data and trends to support operational and commercial decision-making
• Ensure compliance with BRC standards, hygiene requirements, and health & safety legislation
• Support operational projects, business change initiatives, and new business activity
• Maintain high standards across vehicle, warehouse, yard, and wash areas
• Provide out-of-hours operational support when required

This role is operational and hands-on in nature and requires flexibility to meet business needs.

About You

• Hold a current Transport Manager CPC qualification
• Proven experience in a Logistics, Transport, or Warehouse Management role, ideally within food manufacturing or FMCG
• Strong working knowledge of BRC standards and compliance-led environments
• Experience managing transport compliance, audits, KPIs, and cost control
• Comfortable covering planning functions during periods of absence, including weekends when required
• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to operate both strategically and operationally
• Strong communication, planning, and problem-solving skills
• Flexible, resilient, and comfortable being contacted outside standard working hours

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• Full-time, permanent opportunity
• High level of responsibility and autonomy
• Opportunity to play a key role in a well-established and growing operation