Head Of Logistics

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic, and labelling is accurate.

Eurofins is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the entire network of Eurofins companies.

We’re proud to be an armed forces-friendly place to work and welcome applications from reservists, armed forces veterans (including the wounded, injured and sick), as well as cadet instructors, and military spouses and partners.

If you want to continue to help make our world a safer and healthier place, then apply for the role below and become a part of the extraordinary Eurofins network.

Working hours are Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:00.

As a Logistics and Fleet Manager you will be responsible for the management, development and performance of the UK Logistics Business Unit (BU). Responsibility will be held for P&L management, operational and people management, fleet management, H&S and quality control within the BU alongside the execution of the strategic and operational plans.

• Manage all aspects of logistics and transport for the Eurofins Food and Waters business within the UK. Ensure that appropriate resources are in place to meet the collection and delivery needs of both clients and the receiving laboratories.
• Manage the fleet to ensure that every aspect is safe, compliant and timely to ensure the maximum quality of service is provided.
• Lead the Logistics BU by hiring, managing, motivating / engaging, developing and retaining excellent employees.
• Guarantee the development, control, implementation and continuous improvement of compliance with relevant transport legislation, regulation and laboratory accreditation requirements, including all relevant direct or indirect legal, health & safety and quality requirements.
• Incorporate robust sustainability actions into plans for the BU to improve the sustainability and minimise the environmental impact of our logistics operations.
• Develop key relationships with fleet suppliers and maintenance providers to ensure all vehicles are fit for purpose, reliable and cost effective. Hold responsibility for the sourcing and commercial development of the fleet balancing both reliability and on‑road time with cost optimisation.
• Maintain and constantly improve customer satisfaction (including internal customers) and ensure the Logistics BU delivers a high standard of service and expertise. Build strong positive relationships with existing and new clients alongside key stakeholders within laboratory operations.
• Maintain an excellent knowledge of relevant fleet management and keep up to date with the latest advancements to maintain and improve the efficiency and performance of the fleet.
• Support the preparation of the annual budget and 3‑year financial plan for the Logistics BU including long term Capex investment and calculation of ROI.
• Take steps to improve operational efficiency, including streamlined operational processes, Lean methodologies and IT usage to improve efficiency.
• Ensure you have a clear talent management plan in place for your team with succession planning for key / critical roles and development plans created.

• Demonstrated experience as a successful people leader with proven leadership experience of multi site operations
• Proven experience within refrigerated, time sensitive logistics management.
• Excellent working knowledge of vehicles and maintenance protocols.
• Strong understanding of transport legislation.
• Computer literate, specifically within route planning software.
• Enthusiasm, energy and ability to drive the team forward.
• Proven ability to…