Warehouse and Logistics Manager

* Barnstaple site, with occasional travel.
* Be part of a great local company
* Are you future thinking?
Warehouse/Logistics Manager
Barnstaple based with occasional travel to an additional site in Berkshire.
SALARY £35k to £40k
About our Client:
We are working exclusively with our client, a Barnstaple based Distributor type company. The company culture is driven by understanding their customers needs, supporting their businesses, accompanied by great customer service and a providing a diverse range of products.
What is the purpose of the Warehouse and Operations Manager?
The Warehouse / Logistics Manager will also be part of the Operational Managers team and oversee Warehouse Operations. You will managing all Logistic activities covering warehousing, distribution, dispatch and transport . Leading H&S activities' at both sites and be responsible for all facilities management related to the building maintenance schedule. This also includes managing the daily workings of the warehouse staff and support other areas of the business; purchasing, sales, accounts and general administration.
What you will do as the Warehouse and Logistics Manager:
* Responsible for managing all Logistics.
* Provide motivation, development and performance reviews for reporting staff.
* To manage the process for customers orders and arrange deliveries and collections through operational logistics.
* Transport planning and drivers routing.
* Time management.
* Work closely with other departments.
* Manage the company's O license and drivers compliance requirements.
* To oversee various company internal checks and compliance standards.
* To assist with various third party support services for the client.
What skills and experience will you need to be the Warehouse and Operations Manager?
* Previous experience running a busy warehouse; including stocktaking, goods in/out, H&S, COSHH or IOSHH
* Ideally be from a distribution background
* Have managed various teams; recruitment, retention including training, disciplinaries
* Have experience of Transport regulations; servicing, inspection, & compliance, and O licence.
* Budget control.
* Promote company values internally and externally.
What will the Warehouse an Logistics Manager get in return?
* Salary of £35,000.00 - £40,000.00 dependant on experience
* 23 days paid annual leave increasing to 28 days after 6 full years of continuous service.
* A maximum of 5 days per annum unpaid leave by negotiation with your Line Manager.
* Employer Pension contribution at an enhanced figure of 3.35%.
* £50,000 life insurance cover for Death in Service.
* Paid sick leave (dependent on length of service) of up to two weeks full pay per annum, on a cumulative basis.
* Free refreshments available during the working day, including premium coffee.
* Purchase of goods supplied by the company at special staff rates.
* Access to a Company administered Cycle to Work Scheme.
* Non uniform days.
* 24/7 support services through Access
* Free independent mortgage advice through Charles Cameron