Logistics Manager – Low-Carbon Transport Growth Lead

Climate17; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing low-carbon transport company in the UK seeks a Logistics Manager to oversee daily transport operations and shape future haulage strategies. This hands-on role involves managing relationships with third-party providers, leading a planning team, and collaborating with finance to develop performance metrics. The ideal candidate will have a CPC qualification, experience in logistics management, and strong problem-solving abilities. Competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional development are offered.

Benefits

Competitive base salary and pension

Private healthcare and life insurance

Ongoing training and development support

Discretionary performance-related bonus

25 days’ annual leave

Allowance for out-of-hours support

Qualifications

• Transport Manager CPC qualification with proven transport planning experience.
• Demonstrable experience managing 3PL providers within a supply chain or logistics environment.
• Strong understanding of current UK transport legislation and compliance requirements.
• Experience managing budgets, cost controls, and performance metrics.
• Excellent planning, organisational, and analytical skills with strong numerical capability.
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence using wider Microsoft Office applications.
• A proactive problem-solving mindset with the confidence to challenge and improve existing processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day transport operations while shaping future haulage strategy.
• Manage third-party logistics (3PL) providers to ensure service, compliance, and cost targets are met.
• Lead and develop a transport planning team.
• Work closely with finance and senior leadership to develop budgets and KPIs.
• Resolve logistics issues and contribute to related operational projects.

Skills

Transport Manager CPC qualification

Managing 3PL providers

Understanding UK transport legislation

Budget management

Planning and organisational skills

Advanced Excel skills

Problem-solving mindset

Job description

A fast-growing low-carbon transport company in the UK seeks a Logistics Manager to oversee daily transport operations and shape future haulage strategies. This hands-on role involves managing relationships with third-party providers, leading a planning team, and collaborating with finance to develop performance metrics. The ideal candidate will have a CPC qualification, experience in logistics management, and strong problem-solving abilities. Competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional development are offered.