Logistics Manager

Quest Joinery Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A bespoke joinery firm in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a proactive Logistics Manager responsible for overseeing all logistics flows. You will manage the Goods In team, ensure accurate receipting of materials, and coordinate delivery schedules to support efficient manufacturing. The ideal candidate will possess experience in a joinery or manufacturing environment, exhibiting strong organizational and communication skills, and an ability to lead diverse teams under pressure. Join us to deliver excellence in joinery through precision and innovation.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive, collaborative environment

Participation in advanced manufacturing technologies

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a joinery or manufacturing workshop environment.
• Understanding of logistics and programming of multiple projects.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to motivate and lead a diverse team.
• Works well under pressure.
• Practical problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Managing the Goods In team to ensure accurate receipting, checking and storage of materials.
• Coordinating delivery schedules with Procurement to avoid shortages or bottlenecks.
• Resolving any delivery discrepancies, damages, or shortages quickly.
• Coordinating all logistics activities (goods in, transfers, staging, and despatch).
• Aligning logistics plans with cutting lists, spray schedules, and job boards.
• Overseeing internal movement of work-in-progress to maintain workflow and avoid congestion.
• Acting as the main link between workshop, Procurement, Project Managers, and Site teams.
• Ensuring all joinery is packaged and protected to project and company standards.
• Liaising with site teams on access, storage and installation order to support efficient delivery.
• Collating and dispatching all consumables, fixings, and components required for installation.
• Supporting drivers and logistics staff with documentation, photos, and delivery feedback.
• Carrying out final completeness checks before despatch and resolving any discrepancies.
• Using company systems to track deliveries, damage reports, and returns for continuous improvement.
• Monitoring and reporting logistics KPIs and working with teams to remove delays or inefficiencies.
• Ensuring compliance with ISO, FSC and Health & Safety requirements across logistics activities.
• Leading and developing logistics staff, promoting strong communication and service standards.
• Gathering feedback from workshop and site teams to refine logistics processes.
• Supporting general workshop/yard housekeeping, stock organisation, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Job description

Logistics Manager

Location: Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7EP
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Joinery. Precision. Craftsmanship. Technology.

At Quest Joinery, we specialise in high-quality, bespoke joinery solutions that combine craftsmanship with cutting-edge production technology.

Our vision is to achieve our clients' ambitions by consistently delivering industry-leading quality and service.

Working in partnership with key stakeholders, our values-driven team, strive for excellence from conception to completion.

We use our specialist joinery knowledge to safeguard from uncertainties throughout design, manufacture and installation.

We are now recruiting for a highly organised and proactive Logistics Manager to oversee all logistics flows into, through and out of our workshop. This role ensures materials and finished goods move smoothly from goods-in to installation, supporting efficient manufacture, spraying, delivery and project completion.

You will act as a key link between Procurement, Goods In, Production, Spraying, Project Managers and Site teams, playing a vital part in ensuring timely, accurate and complete delivery of every project.

As our Logistics Manager you will be responsible for:

• Managing the Goods In team and ensure accurate receipting, checking and storage of materials.
• Coordinating delivery schedules with Procurement to avoid shortages or bottlenecks.
• Resolving any delivery discrepancies, damages or shortages quickly.
• Coordinating all logistics activities (goods in, transfers, staging and despatch).
• Aligning logistics plans with cutting lists, spray schedules and job boards.
• Overseeing internal movement of work-in-progress to maintain workflow and avoid congestion.
• Acting as the main link between workshop, Procurement, Project Managers and Site teams.
• Ensuring all joinery is packaged and protected to project and company standards.
• Liaising with site teams on access, storage and installation order to support efficient delivery.
• Collating and dispatching all consumables, fixings and components required for installation.
• Supporting drivers and logistics staff with documentation, photos and delivery feedback.
• Carrying out final completeness checks before despatch and resolve any discrepancies.
• Using company systems to track deliveries, damage reports and returns for continuous improvement.
• Monitoring and reporting logistics KPIs and work with teams to remove delays or inefficiencies.
• Ensuring compliance with ISO, FSC and Health & Safety requirements across logistics activities.
• Leading and developing logistics staff, promoting strong communication and service standards.
• Gathering feedback from workshop and site teams to refine logistics processes.
• Supporting general workshop/yard housekeeping, stock organisation and continuous improvement

In order to be successful in this role you must have / be:

• Proven experience in a joinery or manufacturing workshop environment,
• understanding of logistics and programming of multiple projects
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to motivate and lead a diverse team.
• Works well under pressure
• Practical problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset.

Why Join Quest Joinery

• Be part of a respected company renowned for precision, innovation, and quality craftsmanship.
• Work with a passionate, skilled team using advanced manufacturing technologies.
• Opportunities for professional development and technical progression.
• A supportive, collaborative environment where your ideas and expertise are valued.

Ready to shape the next chapter in your career

Apply now and help us deliver joinery excellence through precision, design, and innovation.

No agencies, please.