Logistics & Operations Manager
Bridgwater, Somerset | Permanent
Are you an organised and proactive operations professional looking for a role where you can take ownership of logistics, planning and team coordination?
We’re recruiting for a growing business seeking a Logistics & Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day operations, coordinate deliveries and installations, and ensure resources are planned effectively. This is a varied role combining team management, scheduling, stock control and customer liaison, ideal for someone who enjoys keeping multiple moving parts running smoothly.
The Role
- Coordinating operational schedules, delivery plans and installation activities.
- Preparing risk assessments and method statements for installation work.
- Managing and supporting a coordination team, including workload allocation and performance reviews.
- Monitoring customer feedback, quality issues and non-conformances.
- Handling queries relating to deliveries, returns, replacements and installation progress.
- Overseeing stock control, inventory reporting and goods-in processes.
- Liaising with suppliers, logistics providers and internal teams to coordinate orders and deliveries.
- Maintaining accurate operational records and ensuring documentation is completed correctly.
- Providing updates on delivery schedules and project progress.
- Arranging vehicles, personnel and delivery slots through customer booking systems.
- Building effective relationships with customers, suppliers and other stakeholders.
- Ensuring operational activities comply with company procedures and health and safety requirements.
About You
You’ll be organised, practical and confident managing competing priorities in a busy environment. Previous logistics or operational experience would be beneficial, but is not essential.
You should have:
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Excellent planning, organisation and time management abilities.
- A methodical approach to administration and problem-solving.
- Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- The ability to make decisions, adapt to changing priorities and find practical solutions.
- Experience coordinating people, schedules, deliveries or resources.
- The confidence to support and motivate a team.
- A full, clean UK driving licence.
Salary & Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Monday to Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm, excluding travel time.
- Additional annual leave based on length of service.
- Your birthday off.
- Cycle-to-work and car benefit schemes.
- Healthcare cash plan, retail discounts and 24/7 GP access.
- Employee Assistance Programme and in-service death benefit.
- Employee referral rewards.
- Flexible annual leave options, including the ability to buy or sell leave.
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