Logistics Manager

Overview

Job Title: Logistics Manager
Location: Cookstown, Northern Ireland
Reporting to: General Manager
Hours: Flexible
Days: Monday – Friday with Occasional cover required at the weekend

About Elis
Elis is an international textile, hygiene, and facilities services provider operating in 30 countries worldwide
. We deliver a complete rental and laundry service, supplying workwear, mats, mops, bed and bath linen, hygiene solutions, and pest control services.

With plants and distribution hubs across Ireland, our 1,400+ employees support over 10,000 Irish businesses, delivering high-quality products through accredited systems and a strong commitment to infection control, safety, and sustainability. Our circular services model helps customers focus on their core business while reducing their environmental footprint.

• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Ongoing training and development
• Career progression within a growing international organisation

We are seeking an experienced Logistics Manager to lead our Cookstown distribution operations. The successful candidate will deliver service excellence through the efficient and cost-effective management of the distribution department, ensuring customer service meets agreed plans while remaining compliant with all legal and company policies.

• Oversee the distribution department and ensure systems are used effectively to manage delivery routes and drivers
• Full responsibility for departmental P&L, including personnel, vehicle rental, third-party services, fuel, and other costs
• Ensure full legal compliance relating to personnel and fleet (CPC, tachographs, PPE, uniforms, etc.)
• Maintain fleet standards in line with established maintenance and inspection guidelines
• Ensure distribution activities comply with RSA regulations (loading factors, driving hours, etc.)
• Drive effective collaboration between distribution, service, and production teams to optimise customer service
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety requirements
• Ensure all routes are fully staffed and appropriately loaded
• Manage time, attendance, and wages systems
• Identify training needs and ensure all compliance training is current
• Identify recruitment requirements and liaise with the HR department
• Manage investigations and disciplinary issues in conjunction with HR
• Oversee yard and dispatch operations, delegating tasks to the Dispatch Supervisor
• Ensure effective stock control

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Logistics Manager/ Transport Manager or Deputy Logistics Manager preferably in Northern Ireland
• Hold a current C License, Tachograph, and CPC
• Proven experience managing teams
• Strong written, verbal, and organisational skills
• Ability to influence and engage teams to drive performance
• High attention to detail with the ability to analyse data and implement improvements
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage priorities effectively

Interested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter outlining their experience and suitability for the role.