Logistics Manager (6 month FTC)

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Help us make a difference as a Logistics Manager at our site in Redcar.

This position is for 6 months.

About the role

As a Logistics Manager, you will take ownership of end-to-end transport operations, ensuring the efficient and compliant movement of materials and finished goods across the business. You will also lead logistics performance, manage haulier relationships, and play a key hands‑on role in supply chain coordination, supporting planning, stock accuracy, and ERP processes.

Responsibilities

  • Manage inbound and outbound transport operations, ensuring alignment with production schedules and customer requirements.
  • Plan and coordinate daily logistics activity, including transport bookings and warehouse transfers.
  • Maintain strong relationships with hauliers, monitoring performance and resolving service issues.
  • Oversee all transport documentation, ensuring compliance with UK and international regulations.
  • Monitor logistics KPIs such as OTIF, delays, and service performance, driving continuous improvement.
  • Support stock control and ERP system accuracy, including investigating discrepancies and processing adjustments.
  • Assist with supply chain coordination tasks such as transport scheduling, purchase order creation, and inventory tracking.
  • Act as a key link between production, warehouse, and commercial teams, ensuring smooth communication and operational flow.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in a logistics or transport management role.
  • Hands‑on experience with supply chain coordination or willingness to support at coordinator level.
  • Strong understanding of transport planning, compliance, and documentation.
  • Experience using ERP systems and managing data accuracy.
  • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet tight deadlines.
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to work cross‑functionally with internal teams and external partners.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary.
  • Ongoing career development, training and coaching.
  • Generous pension scheme.
  • Retail and leisure discounts.
  • Holiday and travel discounts.
  • Bike to work scheme.

Diversity & Inclusion

Being inclusive is core to our culture at Biffa; we believe different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds are key to developing a creative and effective working environment that represents our communities and generates the best outcomes for colleagues, customers and stakeholders. We champion diversity, equity and inclusion at every turn.

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Company: Biffa
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Location: Redcar
Job Description:

Help us make a difference as a Logistics Manager at our site in Redcar.

This position is for 6 months.

About the role

As a Logistics Manager, you will take ownership of end-to-end transport operations, ensuring the efficient and compliant movement of materials and finished goods across the business. You will also lead logistics performance, manage haulier relationships, and play a key hands‑on role in supply chain coordination, supporting planning, stock accuracy, and ERP processes.

Responsibilities

  • Manage inbound and outbound transport operations, ensuring alignment with production schedules and customer requirements.
  • Plan and coordinate daily logistics activity, including transport bookings and warehouse transfers.
  • Maintain strong relationships with hauliers, monitoring performance and resolving service issues.
  • Oversee all transport documentation, ensuring compliance with UK and international regulations.
  • Monitor logistics KPIs such as OTIF, delays, and service performance, driving continuous improvement.
  • Support stock control and ERP system accuracy, including investigating discrepancies and processing adjustments.
  • Assist with supply chain coordination tasks such as transport scheduling, purchase order creation, and inventory tracking.
  • Act as a key link between production, warehouse, and commercial teams, ensuring smooth communication and operational flow.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in a logistics or transport management role.
  • Hands‑on experience with supply chain coordination or willingness to support at coordinator level.
  • Strong understanding of transport planning, compliance, and documentation.
  • Experience using ERP systems and managing data accuracy.
  • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet tight deadlines.
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to work cross‑functionally with internal teams and external partners.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary.
  • Ongoing career development, training and coaching.
  • Generous pension scheme.
  • Retail and leisure discounts.
  • Holiday and travel discounts.
  • Bike to work scheme.

Diversity & Inclusion

Being inclusive is core to our culture at Biffa; we believe different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds are key to developing a creative and effective working environment that represents our communities and generates the best outcomes for colleagues, customers and stakeholders. We champion diversity, equity and inclusion at every turn.

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Posted: May 8th, 2026