Position: Logistics Operations Lead
Location: Dignity Manufacturing, Hutton Cranswick, Nr Driffield.
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent – 40 hours per week
Salary: £35k – £40k DOE
Lead Logistics That Make a DifferenceAt Dignity Manufacturing, every product we create supports families at one of life’s most important moments. Behind every timely delivery is a dedicated logistics team ensuring our products reach funeral homes safely, efficiently and with the care our customers expect.
We’re looking for an experienced Logistics Operations Lead to oversee our nationwide distribution operation, manage our vehicle fleet, and drive continuous improvement across our logistics function. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive logistics professional who thrives on planning, compliance, operational excellence and leading from the front.
What You’ll Be DoingAs Logistics Operations Lead, you’ll be responsible for ensuring our products are delivered safely, on time and in full while maintaining the highest standards of compliance and customer service.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading the day-to-day management of our nationwide logistics and distribution operation.
- Planning and optimising delivery schedules and routes to maximise efficiency and minimise costs.
- Managing fleet compliance, including vehicle servicing, MOTs, inspections and repairs.
- Monitoring driver compliance, CPC requirements and tachograph records.
- Responding quickly to vehicle issues and breakdowns to minimise operational disruption.
- Building strong relationships with funeral branches, drivers, external carriers and our Fleet team.
- Producing delivery documentation, operational reports and performance data.
- Managing stock movements, returns and supporting inventory accuracy through stocktakes.
- Contributing to the development and implementation of logistics and warehouse management systems.
- Supporting vehicle procurement and helping shape the future of our fleet operations.
What We’re Looking ForYou’ll be an organised, solutions-focused logistics professional with experience managing complex transport operations.
- Experience in logistics, transport or distribution management.
- Knowledge of fleet compliance, transport legislation and driver regulations.
- Experience with CPC requirements and tachograph management. (Essential)
- Strong route planning and operational scheduling skills.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
- Strong analytical skills with experience reporting on operational KPIs.
- Confidence managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- A continuous improvement mindset with a focus on efficiency and customer service.
- Experience using logistics, transport or warehouse management systems.
- A full UK driving licence (essential).
Success in This RoleYou’ll play a key role in improving performance across areas including:
- On-time delivery performance
- Fleet utilisation
- Fuel efficiency
- Driver productivity
- Health & safety compliance
- Customer satisfaction
- Route optimisation
- Order accuracy
- Driver compliance
Why Join Dignity Manufacturing?At Dignity Manufacturing, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer the opportunity to build a rewarding career in a business where your work has genuine purpose and where operational excellence directly supports families and communities across the UK.
In return, we offer:
- Professional development: A comprehensive induction plan and the opportunity to complete in-house development programmes to set you up for success or to pursue a qualification through our apprenticeship programme.
- Bonus Potential: Unlock the possibility of earning additional bonuses, rewarding your hard work and achievements.
- Life Assurance Cover: Enjoy peace of mind with our life assurance cover, securing your family’s future.
- Health & Wellbeing Programme: Benefit from an employee assistance programme that supports your health and wellbeing.
- Holiday Allowance: Start with a generous leave entitlement of 33 days per year, inclusive of Bank Holidays.
- Pension Scheme: Plan for the future with our contributory pension scheme, helping you save for a secure retirement.
What are the next steps?To be considered for this role, please submit your application via the ‘apply’ button, where a member of our Talent Team will review your application.
About UsWe are Dignity, one of the UK’s oldest and most trusted funeral providers, with over 200 years of history, 570 branches, and 46 crematoria. From launching the UK’s first funeral plan to helping shape modern regulation, we have led the way in supporting families with care, compassion, and professionalism.
Now we are building the UK’s leading end of life company. As part of the Dignity Group, we also operate Farewill, the country’s largest will writer and one of the UK’s top probate providers, giving families support not just at the funeral, but before and after as well.
Today we are over 4,000 people across the UK, all driven by the same goal: to care for families with compassion and make the UK a world leader in end of life care. Here to help, whenever you need.
FCA StatementWe’re regulated by the FCA, so some roles may be subject to background checks
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion StatementWe know that diverse teams make better decisions, build better products, and create a better place to work. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, and whatever your life looks like, we’d love to hear from you. And if there’s anything you need to make the process more accessible, please let us know.
Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable.
We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.
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