Head Of Transport, Logistics & Warehouse
- Compass Group UK&I
- Full Time
- Nine Elms
- 45000.00 ANNUALLY
Job Description
Join Our Dynamic Logistics Team at Rocket Food!
Are you a natural leader with a passion for managing logistics and operations? Do you have a keen eye for detail, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to oversee complex logistics operations? If so, we want you on our team!
At Rocket Food, we're seeking an experienced Logistics Manager to oversee and manage warehouse operations and lead our logistics team. You'll play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient preparation, loading, transportation, and unloading of all equipment, supplies, and food essential to the success of Rocket Food and its associated brands.
What You'll Do:- Event Logistics: Manage the logistics team to ensure timely delivery of food, drink, and equipment to every event.
- Warehouse Operations: Oversee ordering, receiving, and recording goods, ensuring smooth processes between events and the warehouse.
- Supplier Relations: Source and maintain strong relationships with consumables suppliers for the best value and reliable support.
- Team Leadership: Coordinate and manage your logistics team's rota, ensuring effective labor management within budget.
- Transport & Fleet Management: Oversee company vehicle management, ensuring compliance, and driving license checks.
- Event Presence: Attend events, oversee logistics, and implement improvements as necessary.
- Cross-Department Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, especially the Motorsport team, to ensure seamless transport and logistics for UK-based events.
- Strong leadership abilities with a calm, proactive, and hands-on approach to tasks.
- A "can-do" attitude with a desire to take ownership of responsibilities.
- A valid, clean driving license.
- The ability to maintain composure under pressure and manage peak trading periods effectively.
This is a unique opportunity to lead in a fast-paced environment and work closely with dynamic teams to deliver exceptional event logistics. You'll have the chance to drive improvements, oversee operational excellence, and ensure the smooth delivery of our services across various high-profile events.
Apply today and be a key player in our Rocket Food logistics team!
We believe in rewarding your hard work with a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- A contributory pension scheme
- Career growth through our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
- Fast access to a Digital GP for you and your immediate family, along with additional healthcare benefits
- Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com, and more
- Grocery savings at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, and other retailers
- Up to 44% off cinema tickets for your next blockbuster
- Cash rewards with every purchase, redeemable at a wide range of brands
- Free wellness, mindfulness, and exercise classes to help you unwind
- The ability to share these discounts and offers with your friends and family
About Us
As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.
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Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive because diversity is our strength!
