Job Description

Working in partnership with M&S, at Gist we deliver industry-leading logistics and supply chain transformation.
We value, celebrate, and believe in the power of individuality and strive to create a work environment where everyone can be themselves. We want you to join us, bring your authentic self to work and unlock your full potential.
We're looking for a seasoned Logistics Manager to lead operations at our busy Crewe Distribution Centre. This is a pivotal role for someone with deep expertise in transport and logistics, ideally gained in a unionised environment. You'll be responsible for driving operational excellence, managing complex transport networks, and leading teams with confidence and clarity.
If you thrive in a fast-paced setting, have a proven track record in logistics leadership, and understand the dynamics of unionised workplaces, we'd love to hear from you.
What's in it for you?
Gist is an inclusive, dynamic, exciting, and evolving business built on our core values. Here are some of the benefits we offer that make working for Gist just that little bit more special.

• 20% M&S discount on most things from furniture, fashion and food
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (rising with length of service)
• Car Allowance
• Discounted rates on healthcare cash plan
• Attractive annual bonus scheme, based on M&S performance and personal objectives
• Auto Enrolment Pension or competitive Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and life assurance (up to 4 times salary)
• Amazing perks and discounts via our App to major restaurants and retailers
• Access to a wide range of wellbeing support - including our Employee Assistance Programme
• A first-class welcome with a tailored induction and a wide range of training schemes to help with your learning and development
• Cycle to work scheme

Role details:
Salary: Up to 66,000 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Working pattern: Monday to Friday
Location: Gist Limited, Crewe, CW1 6FB
What you'll do:

• You will plan and deliver all operations transport activities through your team of Transport Shift Manager, to ensure the required level of service is provided
• Effectively motivate, manage and inspire your team to develop and grow the skills of their team
• Drive Continuous Improvement within the operation
• Provide inspirational leadership to your team and work in partnership with M&S & our customers to ensure productivity, accuracy and cost targets are met and exceeded

Who you are:

• Experience of working in a large, complex transport function - ideally within temperature controlled/FMCG distribution
• CPC Licence
• Union Experience
• A passion for encouraging teamwork, with an innovative approach to leadership
• Excellent customer relationship-building skills
• Strong commercial awareness
• An analytical mindset with a good understanding of reporting and recording performance statistics
• Relevant transport management systems knowledge
• Flexibility to work within a fast-paced 24/7 business

Why Gist?
At Gist we are united by our core values; with safety and people at the heart of everything do, we are progressive, accountable, collaborative, and ethical.
Our objective is to establish a performance-focused environment that is fair and inclusive, where everyone can develop, and connect meaningfully to their manager, the Gist vision, and M&S. We are fiercely protective of everyone's health, safety, and wellbeing, and align firmly to M&S's sustainability commitments in Plan A.
Gist will play an integral part in the M&S journey as it pushes boundaries to lead the retail industry into a greener, speedier, more inspiring era. As part of the M&S group, there's never been a better time to be part of our team. Join us and make an immediate impact.
Gist aims to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers, and suppliers. If you consider yourself to require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, we invite you to share those requirements with us when completing your application. We will make every effort to ensure your needs are met to provide a fair and transparent process of assessment. If it's meaningful to you, it's important to us.
Our Internal Recruitment Team fulfil all vacancies on a direct basis. Unsolicited contact by unapproved agencies (sharing speculative CVs) will not be accepted and introductory fees will not apply.

Skills Required