Job Opportunity: Contract Logistics Operations Manager SALARY: £50K basic -£75K OTE (with bonus) Are You Ready for a Challenge? Join Our Clients Team Today Profile: Are you a seasoned Contracts Logistics Operator with a savvy understanding of IT systems? Do you thrive in communicating with senior stakeholders and possess a commercially driven mindset? If you are someone who values logical processes, has a strong work ethic, and is eager to take on new challenges, then we want to hear from you About the Role: An urgent opportunity awaits an Logistics Operations Manager to spearhead the setup of a new contract in Newton Aycliffe, with manufacturing trunking stock to Alfreton. This role involves cross-docking, transport planning, warehouse sortation, and overseeing the resource and training of drivers, vehicles, and office staff. As a vital part of our clients team, you'll deliver goods, monitor exceptions, and step in to cover planning and customer service teams when needed. Upon successful completion, you'll transition to manage our clients other fixed contracts, demonstrating your exceptional leadership and management skills. Who We're Seeking: We need someone who can "own it," embodying natural leadership qualities. From sales to operations, legal compliance to finance, you'll handle it all for our clients depot network. Your role will be supported by our clients board and head office functions, reporting directly to the depot General Manager. A Day in the Life: Your day will be dynamic and varied, involving creative freedom to optimise service and profitability. From managing vehicles and teams to routing and client liaison, you'll ensure top-notch customer service. Experience in transport planning, warehouse operations, and commercial handling is crucial. You'll utilise modern fleet vehicles and IT systems, collaborating with Customer Service teams for seamless operations. What You Bring: Exceptional Customer Service Previous Transport Planning and Logistics Warehouse Operations Experience Knowledge of cross dock operations Strong Commercial Skills and Teamworking Traits Excellent Communication and Negotiation Skills IT Literacy, including MS Office proficiency, especially Excel Advanced KPI Presentation and Reporting Skills What You'll Gain: Competitive Salary: Basic £50,000 plus performance bonus OTE £75,000 mileage/overnight expenses Progression Opportunities to Ops Director Level 40 Hours Per Week with Flexible Management Approach Experience Required: 2 Years Transport Management Experience (Preferred) Operator's Certificate of Professional Competence (Preferred) Work Location: North Derby Area, you'll also be involved in setting up new depots, requiring flexibility to work away from the base. Any mileage or pool car expenses/overnight expenses will be included If you're ready to seize this opportunity and make a difference, please send your CV today to be considered for this exciting role. Join our clients team, where every day brings new challenges and opportunities for growth.