Logistics Manager

Multifix is an established family business formed in 1993 and has built up a reputation of quality, stock availability, technical back-up, and personal service to the construction industry.

We are expanding fast and require a Logistics Manager at our warehouse in Barking.

Along with other responsibilities the role will include:

• Responsible for managing the execution, direction, and coordination of all transportation matters.
• Overseeing all deliveries and collections. Route planning, tracking, and managing the drivers.
• Ensuring the department is compliant in all relevant legislation and company procedures.
• Reviewing and planning all routes to maximise productivity, by reducing time and increasing the efficiency of the drivers using the Multifix Portal.
• Ensuring the company is fully compliant with FORS and CLOCS standards and ensure that day to day processes are kept in place.
• Ensuring the company is fully compliant with the requirements of the company O License and the Office of the Traffic Commissioner.
• Completing regular training to stay up to date with relevant legislation within the transport industry.
• Providing training and toolbox talks to drivers and staff on updates and changes in the transport industry.
• Upholding the appearance of the fleet and drivers including uniform and general cleanliness of truck and driver in line with company brand.
• Ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the vehicles, including repairs and regular servicing.
• Ensure all staff under your remit are trained to the companies HSE and FORS requirements using the appropriate online platforms and F2F courses.

Multifix is looking for a Logistics Manager that has qualifications, experience and is well organised.

The successful candidate will have the following skills and experience:

• Previous experience in the transport industry is essential.
• Previous experience in routing vehicles is essential.
• Good knowledge of Greater London road network and traffic flows.
• Flexible with working hours and overtime including swapping shifts.
• Good IT skills to use Dispatch App, email, web-based portals, and Excel.
• Good communicator with sales staff and customers.
• Positive personality with a strong can-do attitude.
• Good at people management with ability to follow HR processes.
• To ensure that all customers receive the highest standards of customer care at all times.

Salary: £40,000+ DOE

Benefits: 20 days basic holiday with Christmas close down, access to BHSF Rise platform, Employee of Month and Employee of Year, Pension plan and personal development.

Working hours: Monday – Friday, 08:00 to 17:00hrs (with flexibility and overtime)

Interested applicants with the required skills and experience, should apply by sending your CV and covering letter.

We look forward to hearing from you

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From £40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Gym membership
• Health & wellbeing programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: LM01