Warehouse & Logistics Operative

4 weeks ago


Ely, United Kingdom Busy Bee Recruitment Full time
Warehouse & Logistics Manager
Location: Outskirts of Ely, Cambridgeshire
Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday – Friday 9am – 17.30pm (1-hour unpaid lunch break)
Salary: circa £55,000 depending on experience
Benefits: Life insurance, 22 days holiday (rising to 25 days over 3 years) + 8 bank holidays, 1 x charity day off per annum, free on-site gym and free lunch on the last Friday of every month.
Duration: Permanent
Head of Warehouse & Logistics - master of all things moving
Are you the ultimate Warehouse & Logistics Manager and have what it takes to keep the warehouse running like a well-oiled machine? We're on the hunt for a Logistics & Warehouse Manager who can juggle inventory, coordinate deliveries, and lead a team with the precision of a top-notch conductor An excellent understanding of international trade compliance and logistics operations is essential for this role.
Who are we?
We are Busy Bee Recruitment, an awarding-winning recruitment agency supplying both temporary and permanent staffing solutions throughout the UK to our client base spanning multiple sectors including Sales & Marketing, Admin & Customer Service, Technical & Engineering, Industrial & Manufacturing, Finance & Accountancy, Care & Education, Supply Chain & Logistics.
Duties will include:
* Lead warehouse and logistics teams in the UK and Netherlands
* Develop long-term plans and annual budgets for board approval
* Collaborate with finance to monitor/control costs aligned with KPIs and targets
* Track performance, customer service SLAs, costs, wastage, and stock accuracy
* Report department performance to the board monthly
* Ensure strict adherence to company policies and insurer requirements
* Manage warehouse and dispatch functions for safety, quality, and cost efficiency
* Control inbound goods schedule to minimize time and costs
* Ensure staff training for safety, effectiveness, and productivity
* Coach line managers to meet strategic objectives
* Handle people management tasks: recruitment, onboarding, performance reviews, etc.
* Ensure shift and management cover to meet customer service needs
* Collaborate with sales, purchasing, and quality teams for customer satisfaction
* Implement and monitor cost-saving initiatives and optimize stocks
* Ensure legal and company requirements for handling, storage, and dispatch
* Maintain storage standards, including temperature control and stock rotation
* Comply with Quality Assurance Manual and regulatory requirements
* Travel to the Netherlands site as needed
What we are looking for:
* Proven experience managing Warehouse and Logistics teams
* Strong knowledge of international trade compliance and logistics operations
* Experience in the food/ingredient sector would be an advantage but not required
* Strong communication and influencing abilities
* Resilient and calm under pressure
* Positive, proactive problem-solver
If you have not received a response within 3-5 working days, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. Busy Bee Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency for this Permanent vacancy

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