Distribution operations occupations Work, Jobs in Benfleet, Ess (with Salaries)

Operations Manager
Online Lubricants Ltd —Barking and Dagenham
- £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Microsoft Office
- Continuous improvement
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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4d
Warehouse Operations Manager
The Silent Disco Company Ltd —Southend-on-Sea
- £30,000 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Continuous improvement
- Quality control
- Employee discount
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Assistant Depot Manager
First Fence —Canvey Island
- £45,000 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Team management
- Recruiting
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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11d
Transport Planner
EVOSPEED LTD —Witham
- £25,000 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Free parking
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8d
Depot Manager
euroloo —Chelmsford
- £14.47 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- Team management
- In-person
- Store discount
- Employee discount
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6d
Freight Forwarding Operator
Alpi UK Limited —Basildon
- £28,000 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Business development
- Analysis skills
- Free parking
- Store discount
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3d
Freight Forwarding Operator
Albini e Pitigliani Spa —Basildon
- £28,000 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Business development
- Analysis skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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2d
Transport Planner
Textile Logistics —West Thurrock
- Temporary
- Customer service
- Continuous improvement
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Referral programme
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13d
Junior Export Operator
DCG Logistics —Chelmsford
- From £26,500 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Data entry
- Organisational skills
- Referral programme
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Transport Shift Manager Nights
Gist Limited —Faversham
- Up to £48,700 a year
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Team management
- Recruiting
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Transport Manager
RDT —Sittingbourne
- £38,715.27 - £55,749.37 a year
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Leadership
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European Road Freight Forwarder
Westbound Logistics Services Ltd —Maldon
- £25,000 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
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Hire Manager
GAP Group —Maidstone
- Weekend availability
- Organisational skills
- Training & development
- Leadership
Administrative Assistant
DSV —Purfleet
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
Transport Operations Manager
GXO Logistics —Borough of Dartford
- Up to £52,500 a year
- Weekend availability
- Continuous improvement
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Transport Manager
Sprint Express Uk Limited —Loughton
- £450,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Communication skills
- Free parking
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Freight Forwarder
Saffron Vantage —Witham
- £28,000 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Communication skills
Transport Planner
SARIA Ltd —London
- £33,000 - £34,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Communication skills
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Nightshift Manager
Hermes Europe —Maidstone
- £40,000 - £44,750 a year
- Overtime
- Computer literacy
- Team management
- Computer skills
9d
Transport Planner
Selkent —Sittingbourne
- £30,000 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Quality control
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
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Operations Manager

Online Lubricants Ltd
Barking and Dagenham

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Job details

Full-time
£45,000 a year
4 days ago

Benefits

Free parking
Casual dress
Discounted or free food
Company events
Employee discount
Pay rise
Referral programme

Qualifications

Succession planning
Vehicle service booking
Driving Licence
Management
Operations management
Facilities management
Route planning
Internal department liaison
Microsoft Office Suite
Vehicle maintenance checks
Microsoft Office
Warehouse management
Continuous improvement
Team management
Organisational skills
Transport Manager CPC
ADR
HGV Licence
Communication skills
Operations leadership experience
Distribution operations team management

Full job description

Operations Manager
Full time: Monday to Friday
Salary: Up to £45,000 (OTE £55,000)
Location: Multi-site (regular travel between all company depots)

About Online Lubricants

Online Lubricants is one of the South East's leading independent suppliers of fuels, lubricants and greases. With over 30 years' experience, we pride ourselves on exceptional customer service, same-day deliveries and out-of-hours support.

Operating from four depots, we are an authorised distributor for TotalEnergies, Q8Oils, Fleetguard, and Petro-Canada Lubricants. With decades of industry expertise, we continue to grow by investing in both our customers and our people.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Operations Manager to lead our transport and warehouse operations across four depots.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will be responsible for the safe, compliant and efficient running of our operational departments, leading depot supervisors and ensuring the business continues to deliver exceptional service to our customers.

This is a varied, hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys being involved in every aspect of the operation—from people management and transport compliance to depot maintenance, health & safety and continuous improvement.

Operational Management

Overall responsibility for the day-to-day running of four operational depots.
Line management and development of four Depot Supervisors.
Drive operational efficiency whilst maintaining excellent customer service.
Support with planning and delivery of same-day and emergency deliveries.
Monitor KPIs and identify opportunities for improvement.
Work closely with Sales, Customer Service and Finance to ensure smooth business operations.
Identify opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiencies.

Transport & Fleet

Oversee transport operations across the business.
Ensure compliance with all transport legislation.
Manage vehicle maintenance, servicing, MOTs and defect reporting.
Ensure daily vehicle checks are completed correctly.
Support route planning and fleet utilisation.
Maintain relationships with external vehicle suppliers and contractors.

Health, Safety & Compliance

Lead Health & Safety across all operational sites.
Ensure compliance with HSE legislation.
Maintain risk assessments and operational procedures.
Lead accident investigations and implement corrective actions.
Create and update toolbox talks and operational training.
Manage operational audits and compliance documentation.

Depot & Facilities Management

Oversee maintenance and presentation of all depots.
Coordinate repairs, contractors and site improvements.
Manage security systems including CCTV, alarms and access control.
Ensure depots remain safe, secure and operational at all times.

Leadership

Lead and develop a high-performing operations team.
Conduct performance reviews and support supervisor development.
Manage operational recruitment alongside HR where required.
Manage absence, performance and disciplinary matters alongside supervisors and HR.
Support succession planning and staff development.
Build strong working relationships across all departments.

Experience

You'll be an experienced operational leader who enjoys solving problems, making decisions and leading by example.

Essential

Previous Operations, Transport or Distribution Management experience.
Experience managing multiple sites.
Strong people management experience.
Excellent knowledge of Health & Safety legislation.
Experience managing warehouse and transport operations.
Strong organisational and planning skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Confident using Microsoft Office.
Full UK Driving Licence.
Willingness to travel regularly between company depots.

Desirable

Transport Manager CPC.
ADR or fuel industry experience.
Knowledge of HGV Operator Licence compliance.
Experience managing facilities and contractors.

Personal Attributes

Leads from the front.
Practical and hands-on.
Calm under pressure.
Excellent problem solver.
Takes ownership and accountability.
Builds strong working relationships.
Continuously seeks operational improvements.

Due to the nature of our business, flexibility is essential. There will be occasions where you will be required to respond to operational issues outside normal working hours, including depot security, emergency deliveries, vehicle breakdowns or other operational incidents.

Pay: £45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress
Company events
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
Free parking
Pay rise
Referral programme

Ability to commute/relocate:

Barking and Dagenham, Greater London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

Operations management: 1 year (preferred)
Transport management: 1 year (preferred)
Management: 1 year (required)
Microsoft Office: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Transport Manager CPC (preferred)

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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