Job type
PermanentLocation
GrimsbyWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
LogisticsIndustry
Supply Chain & LogisticsPay
Negotiable depending on experience
PERMANENT LOGISTICS AND DISTRIBUTION MANAGER - IMMINGHAM BASED - SALARY NEGOTIABLE
Hays is exclusively working with this ambitious SME in the Immingham/Grimsby area, operating multiple warehousing sites across the UK.
Due to phenomenal success and growth, their logistics infrastructure is in need of an overhaul—and we're looking for someone who can take the reins, streamline operations, build ownership, and help them diversify and scale.
Due to phenomenal success and growth, their logistics infrastructure is in need of an overhaul—and we're looking for someone who can take the reins, streamline operations, build ownership, and help them diversify and scale.
This business is practical, hands-on, and not corporate in style. You won’t be watching from behind a desk—you’ll be deep in the mechanics of what moves the business.
The job:-
You’ll be responsible for analysing, improving, and leading logistics and warehousing across multiple locations in North East Lincolnshire with a couple of 3PL facilities based in the UK. You'll spot inefficiencies, own the operational data, and implement strategy in a deeply hands-on way. This role blends analysis, ownership, logistics insight, and leadership—perfect for someone who can bring something to the table and wants to put their own stamp on a brand-new role.
Key Responsibilities
- Take operational ownership of warehousing setups, freight and distribution practices
- Audit current warehousing conditions, goods held, and facility effectiveness
- Analyse and reduce shunting costs
- Develop and lead a logistics strategy with scope for internal growth and external diversification
- Improve performance at 3rd-party facilities; reignite engagement with sites
- Champion systems-driven decision-making through logistics data
- Support potential warehousing service offerings as a new revenue stream
- Evaluate ocean freight and import flows, ensuring seamless UK handover
- Expand the logistics function as needed, building a performance-focused team
- Apply critical thinking and a solutions-first mindset to underperforming areas
What We're Looking For
- Proven track record in logistics, warehousing, and ideally, but not essential, import/export operations
- Analytical mind with solution-focused thinking
- Experience with UK distribution, shunting, and freight optimisation
- Strong understanding of ocean freight and port operations (hands-on approach preferred)
- Comfortable wearing multiple operational hats with minimal oversight
- Ability to take ownership of information, drive change, and grow capacity
- Practical mindset, thrives in SME environments—NOT a desk-bound strategist
- Familiarity with systems and data-led process improvement
- Energetic presence, capable of steering the business forward
If you have experience in some but not all of these areas, please still send over your CV and we will take you through your options.
What you'll get in return
A blank canvass to make this job your own!
You will be joining a very forward-thinking business in a period of growth.
You will be joining a very forward-thinking business in a period of growth.
Free on-site parking. 25 days holiday plus stats.
Pension and healthcare plan.
Pension and healthcare plan.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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