Warehouse & Operations/Logistics Manager
Basildon, Essex | Monday – Friday (37.5 hours per week) | £45,000 – £50,000 per annum
The Warehouse & Logistics Manager will oversee all operations performance across two freight forwarding warehouse facilities. Responsible for ensuring efficient cargo handling, compliant documentation and seamless co‑ordination between warehouse, transport and customs functions.
We require a strategic and commercially minded leader with strong international freight process knowledge who can work in a fast‑paced environment.
Responsibilities
* Lead warehouse & logistics across two facilities ensuring consistent service levels, SOPs and compliance.
* Provide hands‑on operational support during peak times.
* Oversee receiving, breakdown, storage and dispatch of air, sea and road freight cargo.
* Ensure correct handling of general cargo, hazardous goods and temperature‑controlled items.
* Maintain compliance with aviation security and industry‑specific regulations (IATA, HMRC, CAA).
* Monitor KPIs.
* Manage inbound & outbound transport planning including haulage scheduling, carrier relationships and last‑mile delivery.
* Optimise freight costs.
* Oversee stock accuracy.
* Lead and develop the warehouse & logistics team.
* Manage staffing levels, shift patterns, training and performance reviews.
Experience & Qualifications
* Proven experience in warehouse or logistics management within freight forwarding.
* Knowledge of IATA, CAA, HMRC and other regulatory frameworks.
* Ability to use a WMS/ERP system.
* MUST HAVE 5 YEARS OF EMPLOYMENT WITH NO GAPS due to CAA regulations. Specific dates required for all employment in last 5 years minimum.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Noble Recruiting Limited, based in Billericay, Essex, is an equal opportunities employer.
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