Operations Manager
Posted on Jun 4, 2026 by CV-Library
Basildon, Essex, United Kingdom
Other
Immediate Start
£50k - £60k Annual
Full-Time
Operations Manager – Basildon
Salary Cric £50-60K + 10% bonus
23 Days holiday + BH
Hours 7am – 4pm Mon – Fri
Free parking
Pension with Life Insurance
Health care
Paid volunteer days
Perk Box discounts
We are looking for an experienced, hands-on Operations Manager to lead our busy pallet network operation. The successful candidate will hold a valid CPC qualification and have strong transport compliance, health & safety, and people management experience.
Responsible for the day-to-day running of the transport and warehouse operation, you will lead a team of 20 HGV drivers and 45 operational staff, ensure the safe, efficient, and profitable delivery of services while maintaining high customer service standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage transport and warehouse operations within a pallet network environment.
* Hold responsibility for Operator Licence compliance, drivers' hours, tachographs, vehicle maintenance, and transport legislation.
* Promote and maintain a strong health & safety culture across the site.
* Lead, motivate, and develop a team of 20 HGV drivers and 45 operational staff.
* Take ownership of operational budgets and P&L performance.
* Drive operational efficiency, productivity, and continuous improvement.
* Monitor KPIs and implement corrective actions where required.
* Ensure service levels, customer expectations, and business objectives are consistently achieved.
* Lead from the front with a hands-on approach and willingness to support operational activities when needed.
Skills & Experience
* CPC qualified (essential).
* Proven experience in transport, logistics, or pallet network operations.
* Strong knowledge of transport compliance and health & safety legislation.
* Experience managing large operational teams.
* Demonstrable P&L and budget management experience.
* Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
* Commercially aware with a focus on performance and continuous improvement.
Personal Attributes
* Strong leader who leads by example.
* Hands-on and willing to "get stuck in" when required.
* Positive, resilient, and results driven.
* Able to build high-performing teams and drive accountability.
* Committed to delivering operational excellence, safety, and customer satisfaction
Salary Cric £50-60K + 10% bonus
23 Days holiday + BH
Hours 7am – 4pm Mon – Fri
Free parking
Pension with Life Insurance
Health care
Paid volunteer days
Perk Box discounts
We are looking for an experienced, hands-on Operations Manager to lead our busy pallet network operation. The successful candidate will hold a valid CPC qualification and have strong transport compliance, health & safety, and people management experience.
Responsible for the day-to-day running of the transport and warehouse operation, you will lead a team of 20 HGV drivers and 45 operational staff, ensure the safe, efficient, and profitable delivery of services while maintaining high customer service standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage transport and warehouse operations within a pallet network environment.
* Hold responsibility for Operator Licence compliance, drivers' hours, tachographs, vehicle maintenance, and transport legislation.
* Promote and maintain a strong health & safety culture across the site.
* Lead, motivate, and develop a team of 20 HGV drivers and 45 operational staff.
* Take ownership of operational budgets and P&L performance.
* Drive operational efficiency, productivity, and continuous improvement.
* Monitor KPIs and implement corrective actions where required.
* Ensure service levels, customer expectations, and business objectives are consistently achieved.
* Lead from the front with a hands-on approach and willingness to support operational activities when needed.
Skills & Experience
* CPC qualified (essential).
* Proven experience in transport, logistics, or pallet network operations.
* Strong knowledge of transport compliance and health & safety legislation.
* Experience managing large operational teams.
* Demonstrable P&L and budget management experience.
* Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
* Commercially aware with a focus on performance and continuous improvement.
Personal Attributes
* Strong leader who leads by example.
* Hands-on and willing to "get stuck in" when required.
* Positive, resilient, and results driven.
* Able to build high-performing teams and drive accountability.
* Committed to delivering operational excellence, safety, and customer satisfaction
Reference: 225203147
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Operations Manager
Posted on Jun 4, 2026 by CV-Library
Basildon, Essex, United Kingdom
Other
Immediate Start
£50k - £60k Annual
Full-Time
Operations Manager – Basildon
Salary Cric £50-60K + 10% bonus
23 Days holiday + BH
Hours 7am – 4pm Mon – Fri
Free parking
Pension with Life Insurance
Health care
Paid volunteer days
Perk Box discounts
We are looking for an experienced, hands-on Operations Manager to lead our busy pallet network operation. The successful candidate will hold a valid CPC qualification and have strong transport compliance, health & safety, and people management experience.
Responsible for the day-to-day running of the transport and warehouse operation, you will lead a team of 20 HGV drivers and 45 operational staff, ensure the safe, efficient, and profitable delivery of services while maintaining high customer service standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage transport and warehouse operations within a pallet network environment.
* Hold responsibility for Operator Licence compliance, drivers' hours, tachographs, vehicle maintenance, and transport legislation.
* Promote and maintain a strong health & safety culture across the site.
* Lead, motivate, and develop a team of 20 HGV drivers and 45 operational staff.
* Take ownership of operational budgets and P&L performance.
* Drive operational efficiency, productivity, and continuous improvement.
* Monitor KPIs and implement corrective actions where required.
* Ensure service levels, customer expectations, and business objectives are consistently achieved.
* Lead from the front with a hands-on approach and willingness to support operational activities when needed.
Skills & Experience
* CPC qualified (essential).
* Proven experience in transport, logistics, or pallet network operations.
* Strong knowledge of transport compliance and health & safety legislation.
* Experience managing large operational teams.
* Demonstrable P&L and budget management experience.
* Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
* Commercially aware with a focus on performance and continuous improvement.
Personal Attributes
* Strong leader who leads by example.
* Hands-on and willing to "get stuck in" when required.
* Positive, resilient, and results driven.
* Able to build high-performing teams and drive accountability.
* Committed to delivering operational excellence, safety, and customer satisfaction
Salary Cric £50-60K + 10% bonus
23 Days holiday + BH
Hours 7am – 4pm Mon – Fri
Free parking
Pension with Life Insurance
Health care
Paid volunteer days
Perk Box discounts
We are looking for an experienced, hands-on Operations Manager to lead our busy pallet network operation. The successful candidate will hold a valid CPC qualification and have strong transport compliance, health & safety, and people management experience.
Responsible for the day-to-day running of the transport and warehouse operation, you will lead a team of 20 HGV drivers and 45 operational staff, ensure the safe, efficient, and profitable delivery of services while maintaining high customer service standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage transport and warehouse operations within a pallet network environment.
* Hold responsibility for Operator Licence compliance, drivers' hours, tachographs, vehicle maintenance, and transport legislation.
* Promote and maintain a strong health & safety culture across the site.
* Lead, motivate, and develop a team of 20 HGV drivers and 45 operational staff.
* Take ownership of operational budgets and P&L performance.
* Drive operational efficiency, productivity, and continuous improvement.
* Monitor KPIs and implement corrective actions where required.
* Ensure service levels, customer expectations, and business objectives are consistently achieved.
* Lead from the front with a hands-on approach and willingness to support operational activities when needed.
Skills & Experience
* CPC qualified (essential).
* Proven experience in transport, logistics, or pallet network operations.
* Strong knowledge of transport compliance and health & safety legislation.
* Experience managing large operational teams.
* Demonstrable P&L and budget management experience.
* Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
* Commercially aware with a focus on performance and continuous improvement.
Personal Attributes
* Strong leader who leads by example.
* Hands-on and willing to "get stuck in" when required.
* Positive, resilient, and results driven.
* Able to build high-performing teams and drive accountability.
* Committed to delivering operational excellence, safety, and customer satisfaction
Reference: 225203147
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