Logistics & Warehouse Lead - Transform SME Transport Ops

ASC Connections; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Healthcare

31 days holiday

Pension (4% match)

Career stability

Early finish Friday

Job summary

ASC Connections is seeking a Warehouse & Logistics Manager for its Birmingham site to own and transform transport and warehouse operations. You will lead a team of up to 20 operatives, drivers and planners, optimise routes, manage fleet compliance, and drive end-to-end logistics performance.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong knowledge of UK transport legislation, and experience with TMS and Excel, with a focus on improving efficiency and customer delivery excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing both transport/fleet operations and warehouse environments.
• In-depth knowledge of UK transport legislation, DVSA regulations, and fleet compliance.
• Experience using TMS and strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong people leadership skills with a proven track record of managing operational teams.
• Stable career history demonstrating commitment and reliability.
• Full, clean UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop warehouse operatives, transport planners, and drivers to build a high-performing, collaborative team.
• Oversee day-to-day transport operations, route optimisation, vehicle utilisation and cost control.
• Ensure compliance with UK transport rules, Operator Licence requirements, DVSA regulations, driver hours, and safety policies.
• Drive continuous improvement across warehousing and logistics to reduce downtime and costs.
• Collaborate with Production Manager and other teams to ensure end-to-end logistics from manufacturing to delivery.

Skills

Transport & Warehouse management

Regulatory compliance

People leadership

Tools

Transport Management Systems (TMS)

Microsoft Excel

Job description

ASC Connections is seeking a Warehouse & Logistics Manager for its Birmingham site to own and transform transport and warehouse operations. You will lead a team of up to 20 operatives, drivers and planners, optimise routes, manage fleet compliance, and drive end-to-end logistics performance.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong knowledge of UK transport legislation, and experience with TMS and Excel, with a focus on improving efficiency and customer delivery excellence.