📍 Location: Blackburn
💼 Full-Time | Permanent
Monday–Friday (08:30–17:00)
Are you an experienced logistics professional with a strong administrative background? Do you enjoy leading day-to-day operations, coordinating shipments, and ensuring everything runs like clockwork? If so, this could be an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career.
We’re recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing UK business within the commercial catering and refrigeration sector. With a nationwide customer base and a reputation for quality products and reliable service, this organisation continues to go from strength to strength.
The Role
Reporting directly to the Sales Director, the Logistics Supervisor will take ownership of the day-to-day running of outbound equipment sales shipments and collections. This is a pivotal role where you’ll oversee operations, coordinate with transport partners, and ensure a seamless delivery experience for customers.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing daily outbound shipments and collections
- Coordinating delivery schedules with third-party transport providers
- Acting as the main point of contact for couriers and customers
- Overseeing daily logistics operations and handling enquiries
- Communicating any changes, additional charges, or issues promptly
- Raising and managing purchase orders and shipment documentation
- Handling damage claims with couriers
- Monitoring and chasing outstanding collections and returns
About You
We’re looking for a dependable and organised individual who can confidently manage priorities and support a busy logistics function.
You’ll ideally demonstrate:
- Strong administration, organisation, and customer service skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Good IT skills (experience with ERP systems such as Microsoft Navision is beneficial but not essential)
- The ability to prioritise workload and make effective decisions quickly
- A proactive approach with the ability to use initiative
- Reliability and a high standard of work
- A willingness to learn and take on new challenges
- The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
What’s in it for you?
- Full training and development opportunities
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free and on-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Not ready to apply?
If you’re looking for some more information, please don’t hesitate to get in touch:
Speak to Amy Hutcheson
Principal Consultant
T: 01254 311477
E: amy@cumminsmellor.co.uk