Logistics Services Support

Ardagh Group; Knottingley; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global packaging company in Knottingley is seeking a Logistics Services Support role within their Logistics department. This role serves as the first contact for customer and supplier liaison, ensuring efficient delivery execution and transport allocation. Candidates must possess at least a Level 3 qualification in Administration and have experience operating SAP. The role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and numerous employee benefits, thereby supporting personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Private Healthcare provided by AXA

Family friendly policies

26.5 days holiday + 8 statutory holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Administration required.
• Level 5 standard in Logistics & Transport is desirable.
• Experience with SAP and logistics administration procedures.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute brewery delivery in line with customer demand.
• Allocate transport efficiently across contract hauliers.
• Manage day-to-day yard and vehicle booking systems.

Skills

Customer and supplier problem solving

SAP system operation

Logistics administration procedures

Stock control and reconciliation

Ability to adapt to changing priorities

Education

Level 3 or above in Administration

Level 5 standard in Logistics & Transport (Desirable)

Job description

Overview

Logistics Services Support Knottingley Head Office Role description

This role is within the Logistics department acting as the first line of contact for Customer and supplier liaison and relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Brewery delivery planning and execution in line with customer demand profile and stock availability
• Effective and efficient transport allocation across contract Haulier base to meet business strategy and objectives in line with budget and cost model
• Support day-day administration of yard management systems and vehicle booking slot systems
• Support the effective & efficient allocation of stock & stock rotation with compliance to business best practices and have positive impact to budgetary objectives
• Logistics first line of support for business MRP system - SAP warehouse management to ensure accurate alignment and company reporting of company stock position.
• Point of escalation and routine cover for out of hours & weekend delivery requirements.
• Provide holiday and ad hoc cover to team leader responsibilities

Required skills / qualifications

• Level 3 or above in Administration
• Level 5 standard in Logistics & Transport (Desirable)
• Ability to identify and respond to customer and supplier problems
• Ability to operate the SAP system
• Ability to carry out logistics administration procedures, stock movements, stock control, stock reconciliation and warehouse utilization
• Has experience in an environment of changeable priorities in task and workload

What we offer

• Competitive salary.
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme with up to 10% matched contributions.
• 40 hour working week, working hours of 08:00 - 17:00, with potential for hybrid working where appropriate, plus 26.5 days holiday + 8 statutory holidays.
• An environment where we support the development and progression of our employees, tailored to the individual’s aspirations and business opportunities.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, such as Occupational Health and cycle to work scheme.
• Private Healthcare provided by AXA
• Family friendly policies and Company Sick Pay, after qualifying period.

Role Profile available on request.

Internal candidates must apply via myArdagh:

Closing Date: 5th February 2026

About Ardagh Group

Ardagh Groupis a global leader in metal and glass packaging solutions, producing packaging for the world’s leading brands. We trace our roots all the way back to the Irish Glass Bottle Company, founded in 1932. Since then we have grown rapidly to a team of more than 20,000 people with revenues of almost $10 billion. Today we have a presence across Europe, Africa and the Americas.

• Did you know that Ardagh produce many of the beverage cans and bottles you drink your favourite beverages from?
• Did you know we produce metal and glass packaging which are permanent materials, meaning they can be infinitely recycled without any loss of quality?
• Did you know we produce more than 160 million containers per day?

Ardagh is passionate about sustainability and have a reputation for innovation. We push the boundaries of what’s possible, pioneering new production methods, new design techniques and new ways to recycle and save energy. Our aim is to reduce any negative environmental impact whilst remaining economically sustainable and socially responsible.

We believe that the success of our business depends on the success of our people. We strive to create working environments where our employees feel valued, can work to their full potential, and where their achievements are celebrated.

Here at Ardagh, we offer exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented and creative people. If you have ambition and want to make an impact with your career, come and join our team, you’ll enjoy the journey!

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