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Operations Manager

Ref: 645136

London, UK

£60,000

  • Permanent
  • Transport And Distribution Leadership
  • 3PL And Fleet Compliance
  • Immediately Available

About the candidate

This candidate is an experienced operations and logistics leader with 14 years’ experience across parcel distribution, transport, depot management and premium event operations. They have spent around six years in managerial and senior leadership roles, leading high-volume, time-critical operations across London and wider UK/international event logistics.

They bring a hands-on leadership style, strong knowledge of KPI and SLA delivery, fleet and 3PL compliance, route planning, workforce deployment and customer service. Degree-qualified with First-Class Honours in Business & Management, they are now seeking a permanent opportunity where they can add structure, improve performance and support teams in a fast-paced operational environment.

What makes them great?

  • Proven high-volume leadership: Has overseen daily operations involving up to 65 drivers and 12 support colleagues, managing allocation, reporting, safety and service standards.
  • Broad logistics experience: Brings 14 years’ experience across parcel networks, premium hospitality supply, event logistics, warehouse coordination and third-party suppliers.
  • Improvement-focused approach: Introduced stronger vehicle checks, handover routines, documentation and stock controls to improve accountability, compliance and operational consistency.

Areas of expertise

  • Transport & Distribution: Strong background in parcel, depot and event logistics, including driver allocation, route planning, fleet requirements and service recovery.
  • People & Performance Management: Experienced in managing drivers, support colleagues and seasonal teams, with a focus on coaching, communication and KPI delivery.
  • Operational Control: Skilled across compliance, supplier management, stock controls, handovers, documentation and continuous improvement within fast-moving environments.