Logistics Manager

Location: Leicestershire
Salary: £40,000 + benefits
Hours: Monday–Friday, 9–5

I’m recruiting for a client who needs a Logistics Manager. Quickly.

Their current one has handed in their notice and, let’s just say, the drivers won’t be throwing her a leaving party. That means the business is about to be without someone who understands compliance, drivers’ regs, tachos, and all the other things that can keep a transport operation on the wrong side of the law.

That’s where you come in.

• You’ll be running a logistics operation with 10 lorries, 2 shunters, and a team of drivers who know their stuff but also need a steady hand.

• You’ll take full responsibility for O Licence compliance and make sure the business stays audit-ready.

• You’ll lead monthly driver meetings, keep them motivated, and deal with challenges head-on.

• You’ll work with Customer Services when deliveries go wrong (because sometimes they will).

• And you’ll report into an Operations Director who wants someone who’s consistent, calm, and able to just get on with it.

• Experience managing an O Licence – this isn’t optional.

• Working knowledge of tachograph systems (Tachomaster or similar).

• Previous experience managing drivers – and the kind of character that earns their respect.

• Strong organisational skills. Consistency. The ability to make decisions without flapping.

• £40,000 salary.

• 25 days holiday, plus pension.

• A privileged parking space on site.

• Modern fleet (all new lorries, top spec, replaced every 5 years).

• A business that reinvests heavily and is growing fast.

It’s a Monday–Friday, site-based role. No weekends. No travel. Just a proper logistics management role where your job is to keep drivers, compliance, and operations aligned.

If you’ve ever thought “I could run this operation better than the person in charge”… this is your chance to prove it.