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Universal Business Team · Onsite · Thetford, England, United Kingdom

Logistics Manager

Thetford, Norfolk
Monday to Friday – 08.00am – 16.30 – Office based.

Lead. Improve. Deliver.

We're looking for an experienced Logistics Manager to take ownership of a fast-paced transport and delivery operation, leading a team of around 15 people and ensuring customers receive an exceptional service every time.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven logistics professional who enjoys leading teams, improving processes and making a real impact. You'll oversee fleet operations, delivery performance, compliance and customer satisfaction, while helping shape the future of a growing and ambitious business.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Leading and developing drivers and logistics teams
  • Managing fleet performance, maintenance and vehicle compliance
  • Driving delivery efficiency, service improvements and cost control
  • Ensuring deliveries are completed in full and on time
  • Building strong relationships with customers and third-party carriers
  • Overseeing health & safety and transport compliance standards
  • Identifying opportunities to improve operational performance

Requirements

  • Proven experience in logistics, transport or distribution management
  • Experience managing teams in a fast-paced operational environment
  • Strong understanding of fleet management, delivery operations and route planning
  • Commercial awareness with a focus on performance and continuous improvement
  • A proactive, hands-on leadership style
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
  • Knowledge of transport compliance and health & safety requirements
  • Experience using logistics, transport management or ERP systems
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
  • Resilient and calm under pressure

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead and influence a growing operation
  • Supportive, values-driven culture
  • Profit Share Scheme
  • Flexitime
  • Company Pension
  • Free On-Site Parking
  • Free snacks on site for employees.
  • Genuine opportunity to make your mark and progress your career

If you're a people-focused logistics leader who thrives on delivering outstanding customer experiences and driving operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

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About Universal Business Team

Universal Business Team (“UBT”) is a global enterprise spanning 19 countries across the United Kingdom, Europe, North America, Central America and Australasia. UBT, headquartered in Sydney, Australia, is a diversified business consultancy that supports clients with business-advisory and group-buying services with the objective to help businesses develop a competitive edge.

UBT was launched in 2009 in response to the Global Financial Crisis to support client organisations that were either in distress or looking to improve their competitiveness and financial performance. Currently, UBT turns over $500M (AUD) and has aspirations for significant growth over the next three to five years. A recent decision was made to bring four separate global regions together under the one global brand and leadership team.

UBT’s business advisory services comprise corporate training, consulting, recruitment, accounting, and group buying services. UBT facilitates leadership and business excellence for our client’s in their respective industries. Through the group buying function, UBT nurtures mutually-beneficial relationships between member businesses and world-leading providers of business goods and services. The outcome to which we strive is a “win-win” for small-to-medium enterprises and big business alike.

UBT provides services and products to approximately 3,000 independent, family-owned businesses globally with combined annual revenues exceeding $12B (AUD). The majority are small to medium sized enterprises with typical annual revenue ranges between $5m-$20m. However, there are also some larger businesses with annual revenues in the range of $100m-$250m.

UBT supports clients by providing products, services and support designed to increase their profitability and growth. The after-tax profits generated by UBT are reinvested into community initiatives, predominantly through schools and charities.,

UBT Recruitment are an Equal Opportunities Employer. We will apply a rigorous, objective selection process using non-discriminatory criteria, as far as possible on behalf of all the businesses we recruit for.
To view our policy in full please contact [email protected]

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