Logistics Manager In Training - Maternity Cover - Internal Only

Application Deadline: 23 June 2026

Department: Logistics

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: Poole, Dorset - Nuffield Industrial Estate

Compensation: £35,250 / year

Description

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Open to internal employees only

We are now looking for a Manager In Training (Maternity Cover) - Internal/UK/Exports Logistics. This is a fantastic opportunity for your career to grow within the business. The Manager In Training will get involved in all aspects of team management including the recruiting, training & development. You will need to contribute in management meetings and ensure key messages are relayed to the team. Managing a portfolio of uk and export customers you will deliver an end to end ordering process, ensuring paperwork is created in accordance with customs requirements. As a support to the manager you’ll be ensuring collections and deliveries are managed and planned in the most effective way and be able to problem solve any disruption or potential delay in the supply chain.

We are looking for a super talented individual with some people management experience. With fantastic communication skills you will be a super organised and a proactive self-starter brimming with positivity, passion and ideas. Freight knowledge, incoterms & shipping experience is preferred but not essential.

The role would include:

Support all staff reporting to the position and effectively recruit, train, evaluate, motivate and monitor activities
Manage and coordinate the shipping profile of International & UK customers
Manage and coordinate the activities of our fleet of vehicles, including hire and acquisition
Maintain fleet compliance inline with VOSA and DVLA regulations
Deliver and support the complete order process from initial order through to invoicing and delivery (International and UK)
Collaborate with Trade Compliance to maintain, evaluate and audit internal processes attributed to HMRC, port health, Chamber of commerce
Maintain the staff training schedule to ensure all hazardous material are packed and shipped within IATA, ADR and IMDG guidelines
Communicate with export related authorities, customers and suppliers in relevant territories as necessary to ensure efficient, lawful and positive relations on activities
Collaborate with our Customer Service, Production & Warehouse Teams to ensure we maximise fulfilment, despatch orders on time and deliver 5* service whatever the task
Provide help and assistance in a friendly and efficient manner to both internal and external customers and colleagues.
Problem solve any disruption or potential delay in the supply chain (where possible), communicate to relevant personnel/depts/markets/retail shops with a solution focused approach
Generate bespoke reports, analysis and complete regular audits
Attend and effectively contribute in management meetings and relay key messages back to the teams.
Implement, monitor and improve processes to increase business efficiency and accuracy.
Support the management of our providers, schedule business reviews and assist with carrier selection

Our desired person:

Have previous logistics experience
Previous management experience
Excellent organisational skills along with great time keeping
Positive and can-do attitude
Can work well under pressure
Great communication skills
Good English – written and spoken
Good Computer skills
Flexibility – with working hours

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays
6 months of full pay for parental leave (primary caregiver must qualify for SMP)*
Enhanced paternity leave*
Bonus scheme
Day off for weekday birthdays
Holiday purchase scheme
50% discount on Lush products and spa treatments
Cycle to work scheme
Discounted rail and bus season tickets
Employee assistance programme
There’s a big difference between "Flexible Working " (the legal minimum) and working flexibly. What that looks like varies from role to role and location to location. We actively welcome conversations about what working flexibly could mean and look like for you.
We’re 10% Employee Owned - all colleagues play a role in protecting our ethics, our independence, contributing ideas for the future and share in the rewards of success when the company is doing well.
Wellbeing & mindfulness sessions
Access to employee-led Community Networks, including Disability and Chronic Illness, Family Support, Global Majority (Race and Ethnicity), LGBTQIA+, Menopause and Neurodiversity communities.
Tailored gender affirming care*

Qualifying period/hours required*

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