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Job Title: Pallet Logistics Manager
Salary: Market Rate
Hours: 09:00 – 17:00, Monday - Friday
Location: North Region (Multi-Site, Travel Required)
Reporting to: Group Logistics Manager
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and driven Pallet Logistics Manager to lead our regional logistics operation across multiple sites. Responsible for managing both our own fleet and subcontracted transport providers, you will ensure the safe, efficient, and cost-effective movement of pallets while delivering exceptional customer service and operational performance.
This is a key leadership role with responsibility for logistics operations across the Northern region, supporting continuous improvement, compliance, and business growth.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and manage day-to-day regional logistics operations.
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Oversee fleet and subcontractor performance to ensure service levels are achieved.
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Monitor and drive logistics KPIs, cost reduction initiatives, and operational efficiencies.
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Manage driver performance, attendance, investigations, and disciplinary processes.
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Ensure compliance with Operator Licence requirements, driver hours regulations, and transport legislation.
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Conduct regular site visits and provide operational support across the region.
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Build strong relationships with site management, customers, and key stakeholders.
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Analyse performance data and implement improvements to enhance service and profitability.
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Support business projects and deputise for the Group Logistics Manager when required.
What We're Looking For
Essential
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Management CPC qualification.
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Minimum 3–5 years' experience in transport or logistics operational management.
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Proven experience managing teams in a fast-paced operational environment.
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Strong understanding of transport compliance, fleet operations, and KPI management.
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Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
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Commercial awareness with experience managing budgets and operational costs.
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Strong Microsoft Office and data analysis skills.
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Ability to travel regularly across regional sites.
Desirable
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Experience within a pallet network or pallet pooling operation.
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Experience managing P&L performance.
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Knowledge of transport planning systems such as Paragon.
Personal Attributes
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Customer-focused and commercially minded.
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Collaborative leadership style with a coaching approach.
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Strong decision-maker who can manage challenging conversations effectively.
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Excellent organisational and planning skills.
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Committed to continuous improvement and team development.
What We Offer
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Competitive salary.
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Contributory Pension Scheme
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Employee Discount Hub
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Cycle to work scheme
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A supportive and collaborative working environment.
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The opportunity to make a real impact on operational performance and business growth.
If you are a motivated logistics professional looking for your next leadership challenge, we'd love to hear from you.
Who we are:
BSW Group is the largest timber and forestry business in the UK, with operating divisions spanning the whole supply chain, from tree nurseries and woodland management to sawmilling and pallets.
We market 35 million saplings annually through the country’s leading commercial tree nursery, have planted a billion trees through Tilhill Forestry, supply sustainable timber products to an array of industries as BSW Timber, and manufacture millions of pallets a year as Scott Pallets. We work to keep industry moving and aim to be the most technically advanced timber business in the country.
BSW operates as a collection of experts – an interconnected circle, where everyone and everything works together, allowing the business to constantly innovate as our people thrive.
With an ethos to use everything and waste nothing, we leverage technology and cutting-edge practices to supply the diverse demands of the UK, helping to build sustainable worlds.
Think you have what it takes? If so, we want to hear from you.
