Headlines: Senior Logistics Manager Based South Buckinghamshire Competitive salary bonus potential We’re partnering with an established and trusted logistics business to hire a new Senior Logistics Manager. It’s a strategic leadership role ensuring operational readiness across fleet, drivers and support functions to deliver a high-quality service to clients nationwide. This is an exciting time to join the team as they expand operations across multiple sectors including utilities, public services, private chauffeuring and large-scale events. Our client is committed to fostering a culture of accountability, respect and continuous improvement making it a place where talented professionals can thrive and have a real impact. Why join the team? Opportunity to shape the operational strategy for a growing, dynamic business Work alongside senior leadership in a role that impacts national operations Competitive salary, benefits and professional development opportunity What you’ll do: Develop and implement an operational strategy aligned with business objectives Oversee national and multi-site field operations, ensuring readiness across fleet, drivers and support functions Lead contingency planning for peak demand and emergency response Build and maintain strong relationships with internal leadership and key stakeholders based on transparency and delivery excellence Lead performance reviews, operational briefings and escalation discussions with customers Coordinate and enhance customer service operations to drive satisfaction, retention, and continuous improvement Recruit, mentor, motivate, and develop teams to drive productivity, engagement and a high-performance culture Ensure consistent onboarding, training, compliance and performance management processes Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement Share responsibility for new business development and ongoing contract performance Lead the development and continuous improvement of operational processes What we’re looking for: Experience in transport, logistics or fleet and field-based operational environments Interpersonal skills, able to build trusted relationships at all levels People management skills with a track record of recruiting, motivating, coaching and developing high-performing teams Resource planning capability, ensuring efficient utilisation of people, systems and logistics assets Highly proactive with strong planning, organisational and decision-making skills Customer-focused mindset with the ability to build long-term, value-driven client relationships Excellent verbal and written communication skills Critical thinking and problem-solving skills, capable of analysing operational challenges and identifying effective solutions A flexible mindset and “can do” attitude, prepared to go the extra mile to deliver great service IT skills and a continuous improvement mindset