Warehouse & Logistics Operations Manager

Premier Work Support; Basildon; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Work Support are recruiting a permanent Warehouse & Logistics Manager for Basildon, Essex. You will oversee two freight forwarding warehouse facilities, ensuring efficient cargo handling, compliant documentation and seamless coordination between warehouse, transport and customs.

The role requires strategic, commercially minded leadership with strong knowledge of international freight processes, regulatory requirements and customer service in a fast-paced logistics environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years of full employment history in warehousing or logistics.
• Clear DBS check funded by client.
• Warehouse Management experience.
• Valid FLT Certification.
• Budgets, KPIs, weekly/monthly reporting, and compliance experience.

Responsibilities

• Multi-site leadership and coordination across two facilities.
• Cargo handling and warehouse operations oversight.
• Logistics and transport coordination between functions.
• Inventory and warehouse control duties.
• People management responsibilities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decision making

Lean Six Sigma

WMS/ERP systems

FLT Certification

5 years warehouse/logistics experience

Job description

Premier Work Support are delighted to be recruiting for a permanent Warehouse & Logistics Manager for one of their key clients based in Basildon, Essex.

As the Warehouse & Logistics Manager you will oversee the operational performance across two freight forwarding warehouse facilities, ensuring efficient cargo handling, compliant documentation, and seamless coordination between warehouse, transport, and customs functions.

You will need to be a strategic and commercially minded leader with strong knowledge of international freight processes, regulatory requirements, and customer service expectations within a fast-paced logistics environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Multi-site leadership and coordination
• Cargo handling and warehouse operations
• Logistics and transport coordination
• Inventory and warehouse control
• People management

Skills required

• Proven experience in warehouse or logistics management within the freight forwarding industry (air, sea, or multimodal).
• Strong understanding of bonded warehouse operations, customs processes, and international freight documentation.
• Knowledge of IATA, CAA, HMRC, and other relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with WMS/ERP systems and data-driven decision making.
• Continuous improvement mindset (Lean, Six Sigma desirable).
• Comfortable stepping into operational tasks when required to support team performance and service delivery.

Qualifications

• 5 years full employment history
• Clear DBS check (which our client will undertake and fund)
• Warehouse Management experience
• Valid FLT Certification
• Proven experience of dealing with Budgets, KPIs, weekly/monthly reporting, compliance

Core hours of work are Monday to Friday 09.00 - 17.30

Although there are a further 2 shift patterns between 06.00 and 20.00 that the warehouse operates, so the ideal candidate must be willing to cover absences where required.