Operations Manager

Night Operations Manager

Location: CheadleSalary: £45,000 per annumHours: Monday to Friday, 19:00 - 06:00Start Date: ASAP

About UCH Logistics

UCH Logistics is a leading name in specialist transport services, supporting the UK airfreight industry since 2000. We pride ourselves on delivering fast, accurate, and reliable time-critical freight solutions - always with a customer-first approach.

As our business continues to grow rapidly, we’re looking for driven, hands-on professionals ready to grow with us.

Your Role

As Night Operations Manager, you’ll be the key point of contact during night shifts, ensuring smooth and efficient operations across our warehouse. You’ll lead the Warehouse Operative team and work closely with drivers, internal teams, and external partners to maintain exceptional service standards.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee all warehouse activities during the night shift, ensuring service levels are met for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Act as the key liaison between the Transport & Operations team and import/export facilities.
• Ensure smooth communication and collaboration with airline sheds, freight forwarders, and customers.
• Lead and support the Warehouse Operative team - including inductions, training, development, holiday planning, and sickness cover.
• Assist in conducting risk assessments and contribute to risk mitigation strategies.
• Manage documentation processes and prepare for seamless handover to the day shift.

What You’ll Bring

Essential:

• Proven experience in transport and logistics operations
• Strong understanding of global freight forwarding
• Working knowledge of aviation industry Safety Management Systems (SMS)
• Effective communication with diverse stakeholders
• Solid team leadership and coaching ability
• Commercial awareness and confident decision-making
• Excellent organisation and time management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and operational systems

Desirable:

• Previous team management experience
• Cargo Management training
• Forklift Counterbalance and/or Reach truck certified
• IOSH qualification

What We Offer

• £45,000 per annum
• 28 days holiday (rising to 30 after 2 years, including public holidays)
• Free on-site parking
• Workplace pension scheme
• Overtime opportunities
• Employee assistance programme
• Staff referral scheme
• Long-service awards
• Convenient location with excellent transport links

Important Information

• Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK
• A full 5-year employment history check will be carried out in line with industry regulations

Ready to take the next step in your Logistics career, if so don't delay, apply today!