Logistics Manager: High-Volume Despatch & Transport Lead

Technical Network; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Technical Network's Milton Keynes site is seeking an experienced Logistics Manager to lead a high-volume despatch and logistics operation. You will own day-to-day logistics, ensuring products move efficiently from production through consolidation, loading and despatch while maintaining service levels and strong cost control.

Responsibilities include overseeing goods-in, picking/packing, and preparation for despatch; coordinating loading and transport; managing third-party hauliers; and leading

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Logistics Manager in a high-volume operation.
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Strong transport planning and third-party haulier management.
• Understanding of logistics costs and KPIs.
• Experience leading a sizeable operational team.
• Hands-on management style under pressure.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication.
• IOSH or NEBOSH qualifications are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee goods-in operations, including receipt of materials and despatch preparation.
• Coordinate loading and movement of goods for export and domestic customers and inter-company transfers.
• Organise transport requirements and ensure proper packaging and loading instructions.
• Manage a varied transport operation from courier to articulated vehicles.
• Maximise vehicle utilisation and control logistics costs.
• Lead and develop the operational team and coordinators.
• Balance production pressures with dispatch priorities across functions.
• Maintain high health and safety standards throughout logistics operations.
• Monitor KPIs such as cost per tonne and service performance.

Skills

Logistics leadership

Transport planning

Cost control

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Job description

Technical Network's Milton Keynes site is seeking an experienced Logistics Manager to lead a high-volume despatch and logistics operation. You will own day-to-day logistics, ensuring products move efficiently from production through consolidation, loading and despatch while maintaining service levels and strong cost control.

Responsibilities include overseeing goods-in, picking/packing, and preparation for despatch; coordinating loading and transport; managing third-party hauliers; and leading