Job Description

Looking to step up into a national, multi-site logistics role where you'll help keep things moving?

Then we want to talk to you!

As a compensation we offer basic salary of 42,000 plus Car Scheme (car or car allowance), up to 10% Annual Bonus, Company Pension, 25 Holiday Days + Banking Holiday, Benefits Catalogue

What will I be doing?

You'll provide critical operational support across multiple transport regions, acting as deputy to the Distribution Senior Operations Manager and covering key planning functions across sites.


Your day-to-day will include:

Managing daily bulk transport operations across regions Covering Distribution Planners to ensure continuity and minimal disruption Supporting leadership during absences or escalations Tracking subcontractor performance and operational KPIs Analysing transport data and performance trends to drive improvements Ensuring compliance with safety, legal and operational standards Coaching and mentoring Planners and supporting onboarding Liaising with internal teams, suppliers and stakeholders to align planning and service delivery Leading incident response and root cause analysis
This role requires travel across regional locations as needed. Overnight stays are expected but will be rare.

What are the requirements?

Essential:

Experience in transport, logistics, or distribution at supervisory or management level Strong IT skills, including Excel and experience with Transport Management Systems (TMS) Ability to deputise effectively in a fast-paced environment Understanding of national distribution operations and subcontractor performance Excellent planning, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
Desirable:

CPC (National) in Road Transport Operations, or working towards it Qualification or training in logistics, supply chain, or business management IOSH or other Health & Safety qualification

Who we are

SUEZ recycling and recovery UK is a forward-thinking company recognised as one of the top places in the UK to work. We are proud of the fantastic opportunities for personal growth and development we offer our people. As we continue to develop and grow, you can play an important part in the essential work we are doing to make businesses and communities more sustainable.

With a raft of benefits, family-friendly policies and excellent remuneration packages, there's never been a better time to join SUEZ recycling and recovery UK. A friendly and supportive place that you will love to work in, we believe creativity, clear communication and our drive for excellence are the keys to our success. If you share our thinking - and have the qualities we're looking for - you could play a big part in our dedicated team.

We reserve the right to close this role early, should we receive a sufficient number of applications.

No agencies please