Solihull, West Midlands
Up to £30,000 DOE
Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm
Permanent, Full Time, Office Based
The Role
An established and growing business based in Solihull is seeking a highly organised, passionate, and proactive Logistics Manager to lead and manage logistics operations within its flooring division.
This role is pivotal in ensuring a seamless, client-focused service, coordinating effectively with site teams, installers, and customers to achieve installation schedules and maintain strong working relationships.
The successful candidate will support the Operations Manager and wider management team, ensuring effective communication, collaboration, and operational support across the department.
The company works with several leading national housebuilders and continues to experience significant growth within the flooring and interiors sector.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and maintain installation schedules, ensuring accuracy, resource optimisation, and cost efficiency
Oversee job allocations, forecast installation requirements, and coordinate logistics activities alongside the Contracts team.
Coordinate fitting teams daily to ensure efficient delivery of installations.
Ensure timely completion of installation sign-offs and resolve discrepancies ahead of month-end deadlines.
Process and validate subcontractor invoices and purchase orders.
Monitor installer performance, quality standards, and cost efficiency, providing feedback and support where required.
Support site visits, readiness checks, and Health & Safety compliance, including RAMS and equipment coordination.
Act as a key point of contact for site teams regarding scheduling, readiness, and project progress.
Anticipate installation peaks through proactive scheduling and resource planning.
Forecast monthly workloads and installation requirements to align with business targets and budgets.
Report to senior management on team performance, profitability, and operational efficiency.
Maintain vehicle schedules, condition reports, and coordinate servicing and maintenance.
Review corrective action reports and ensure issues are resolved promptly.
Liaise with internal departments to ensure alignment between logistics, operations, and reporting processes.Skills and Experience
Ability to react quickly under pressure and make commercially aware decisions.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Previous experience within logistics, scheduling, operations, or a similar environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Experience within construction, housebuilding, flooring, or related industries would be advantageous but is not essential.
Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
Excellent organisational and time management skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Highly motivated with a desire to develop and progress.
Reliable, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.Benefits
Up to £30,000 DOE
Competitive salary package
Supportive team environment
Free on-site parking
Staff discount scheme
Excellent opportunities for career developmentIf you believe this is the role for you, contact Jodie Hodgson at Pertemps
Salary description
£26000.00 - £30000.00 per year