PD Ports is a leading UK port business offering end-to-end supply chain solutions, employing over 1,400 people in the UK. With headquarters based in the Northeast of England, PD Ports owns and operates the UK's sixth largest port by volume. Operating out of 11 key ports and logistics centres across the UK, we are committed to retaining and developing talent nationwide.
A vacancy has arisen fora dedicated full time Contract Manager based at Felixstowe
Location: Felixstowe
Working Arrangements: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Reporting to the General Manager this will be a challenging role managing the storing and handling of a contract with stock being received via containers and LCL deliveries, which is then held before being picked, packed and delivered onwards to our customer.
The Contract Manager will be responsible for ensuring that all of the client's service levels are achieved and that product integrity is maintained at all times.
The five main things our Contract Manager will be working on are:
· Management of all operations to ensure compliance with Health & Safety.
· Setting and delivering against budget revenues and costs, including implementing cost effective ideas geared towards improving efficiency and cost reductions.
· Ensure facilities are maintained so no stock loses are incurred, whilst maintaining accurate stock control through inventory checks.
· Ensuring timely movements into and out of the warehouse are planned and accomplished.
· Ensuring warehouse space is utilised to its fullest using the appropriate resources and personnel.
We are seeking someone who:
· Can ensure all contract targets and key performance indicators are met
· Will ensure all warehouse personnel are motivated and have the relevant skills and knowledge to carry out all warehouse processes to maximise productivity and profit
· Can ensure the proper and safe operation of all MHE by correctly instructed operators
· Can develop customer relationships at various levels with regular service reviews
· Is continuously seeking improvements to service.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Enhanced maternity leave
* Enhanced paternity leave
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Life insurance
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 19/09/2025