Logistics Supervisor

Hilman & Co.; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer in Weston-super-Mare is seeking a Logistics Supervisor to drive operations and improvements within the logistics department. The role requires experience in logistics, strong leadership skills, and knowledge of ERP software. This permanent, full-time position offers a salary range of £33,000 – £35,000, along with benefits such as a company pension scheme and on-site parking.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

On-site parking

9-day fortnight working pattern

Qualifications

• Proven logistical experience required.
• FLT/Counterbalance license and full UK driving license essential.
• Demonstrable leadership experience is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with customers for parts availability.
• Manage customer portals and relationships.
• Oversee packaging recycling processes.
• Lead and develop a small team.

Skills

Logistics experience

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

IT competency

Tools

ERP software

Office 365

Job description

Overview

Logistics Supervisor – Automotive Sector

Location: Weston-Super-Mare (BS24)

Salary: £33,000 – £35,000 per annum

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: 37 hours average, 9-day fortnight

We are working on behalf of a leading Tier 1 automotive manufacturer with a long-established reputation for quality. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Logistics Supervisor (Assistant Core Controller) to join their Logistics department. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced logistics professional with strong leadership skills to play a key role in supporting operations, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring customer and business expectations are consistently met.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with customers to ensure sufficient parts availability in line with production requirements.
• Manage customer portals and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Oversee packaging recycling and re-use processes.
• Organise core shuttles and packaging to production sites.
• Lead, motivate, and develop a small team in line with company objectives.
• Manage yard activities including scrap collection, material movements, and cleanliness standards.
• Act as lead for scrap sales.
• Organise direct-to-line packaging deliveries.
• Produce monthly summary reports.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven logistical experience.
• ERP inventory software knowledge and stock control/inventory management experience.
• FLT/Counterbalance licence (essential).
• Full UK driving licence (essential).
• Demonstrable leadership experience.
• Competent IT skills, including Office 365 and ERP systems.

Personal Attributes

• Strong communicator with excellent people skills.
• Highly motivated with a professional approach.
• Organised, structured, and able to work independently when required.
• Target-driven with proven results.
• Strong health & safety awareness.
• Physically fit, as the role can be demanding at times.

Benefits

• Salary: £33,000 – £35,000 DOE
• Company pension scheme (after qualifying period)
• On-site parking
• 9-day fortnight working pattern