Loom Talent Limited

Regional Transport Manager South East £60,000-£70,000 + Car + Bonus Loom Talent are partnering with a growing logistics business to appoint a Regional Transport Manager to oversee transport operations across three key locations in the South East. This is an excellent opportunity for a high-potential transport leader who is ready to broaden their experience, take on greater regional responsibility and build towards a more senior leadership position. The Role Reporting into senior operational leadership, you will take responsibility for transport performance across multiple sites, ensuring high standards of service, compliance, cost control and operational delivery. You will work across three key locations, providing leadership and support to site-based management teams while ensuring a consistent approach to transport operations across the region. The role will involve: Leading transport operations across multiple locations Managing and developing transport management teams Driving operational performance, service and cost efficiency Ensuring compliance, safety and legislative standards Working closely with customers and internal stakeholders Identifying opportunities to improve processes and transport performance Supporting new business, operational change and wider regional initiatives Developing talent and creating a strong succession pipeline About You We are looking for an ambitious transport professional who has hands-on operational experience and is ready for the next step in their career. You will ideally have: Strong experience managing transport operations Experience within multi-user / contract logistics Experience managing across multiple locations, sites or reporting lines A strong understanding of transport compliance and operational performance Proven experience leading and developing teams The confidence to operate at both site and senior management level A commercially minded and solutions-focused approach The ambition and potential to progress into a broader senior leadership role The ideal candidate will be based within the Reading / M3 corridor, providing sensible access to the three locations. Why This Role? This isn't simply a role for someone looking to maintain the status quo. We are particularly interested in high-potential individuals who have the capability and ambition to progress further within the business. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to broaden their regional experience, work across multiple operations and develop the leadership skills required for future senior management positions.

About the job Role Title: Continuous Improvement Practitioner Company: UK Leading 3PL Business Salary: £42,500- £50,000 + Additional Company Benefits Location: Stafford Loom Talent has been exclusively appointed by a UK leading 3PL business to appoint a Continuous Improvement Practitioner. Job description Reporting to the General Manager, The Continuous Improvement (CI) Practitioner will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of the Site CI plan, acting as a PMO for site whilst also supporting the Operational Excellence Strategy. The individual will help to facilitate change activity on site to deliver Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, People benefits encouraging colleague participation. Key Duties for the Continuous Improvement Practitioner: Monitoring and supporting the delivery of the site CI plan working with site teams and the Regional CI Manager(s) and broader Projects team; ensuring all site CI activity goes through the appropriate Gateways and sign off. Responsible for reporting progress, risks, issues and benefits relating to all site based CI and Project activity (Project Management Office, PMO). Work with site colleagues to identify opportunities to deliver improvements to health and safety, quality, cost, service and engagement which will feed into the site CI plan (supported by the Regional CI Manager). Track and report on benefits identified and realised locally at site; support more effective site resource planning to further realise bottom line improvement working with the site Planning and Senior teams. Lead the delivery of small projects to unlock benefit. Support the upskilling & coaching of colleagues on site to understand basic CI, problem solving and work stream management. Support major system change on site where required working with the Site Systems Super user i.e. facilitation of requirements gathering, process mapping, problem solving. Support the gathering of data where required for diagnostics, solution design and benefits tracking, working with the Site Systems Super user & Regional CI Manager. Support the delivery and governance of new operational processes that ensures sustainment of any change implemented i.e. Visual Mgt, Auditing, Feedback sessions, updating & maintenance of SOPs. Work with the site Recruitment and Engagement Coordinator and Senior teams to keep colleagues up to date with all change and CI activity via the delivery of an agreed site communication strategy and plan. Support senior stakeholder engagement. Support the delivery of the business wide Change and CI strategy working with the Central Projects and CI team and other CI Practitioners i.e. Diagnostic activity, sharing of good practice, role modelling the right behaviours. Qualifications Aware of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. Previous experience of being involved or leading elements of a project i.e. basic Project Management tools and techniques. Experience in a Logistics Distribution and Supply chain Environment. Presentation skills and ability to deliver training. Some knowledge of IT systems for example M-Type, SCE, TMS, Info view ideal. Data Analysis & solution design. MS proficient (i.e. Excel, PPT, Word, Teams, BI). Experience of working closely with operations and developing effective working relationships. Experience of implementing change in a challenging environment. Experience of working in a project environment and of improvement activity. Package: Salary - £42,500 - £50,000 DOE. Annual Leave - 25 days plus bank holidays. Company Bonus. Private Medical Cover. Pension scheme - 5% employee and 8% employer. Life Assurance - 4 x your annual salary.

Role: Warehouse Administrator Shift: Monday to Friday, days. Salary : Up to £30,000 per annum Location: Thurmaston Loom Talent Limited have exclusively partnered with a well-known Logistics and Production based business in the Thurmaston area. Our client offers innovative solutions to a ranging client base including Retail, Packaging, FMCG and General Merchandise. The Role: Supporting the Warehouse Operational team, the Warehouse Administator will ensure the smooth and efficient administration of customer orders, stock movements and picking activities Processing and Allocating Orders Updating the Warehouse Management System (WMS) to track and ensure data accuracy Monitor real-time dashboards to ensure picking locations are fully replenished and aligned with the day's outbound delivery schedule. Work closely with inbound, outbound and stock control teams, providing administrative support and ensuring any urgent requests or documentation are dealt with promptly. Maintain accurate system records, ensuring stock movements, order information and warehouse transactions are updated correctly and in a timely manner Ensure relevant warehouse documentation is completed accurately, supporting stock traceability and compliance with company and customer requirements. Any other relevant Warehouse Administration tasks The Candidate Previous experience within Warehouse Administrator and support Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate system and stock records. Confident using warehouse management systems (WMS) and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Good communication skills, with the ability to liaise confidently with warehouse teams, customers and transport providers. Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and manage competing deadlines. Comfortable working in a busy warehouse environment where priorities can change quickly. Ability to travel to Thurmaston 5 days a week. Salary & Benefits Package Salary - Up to £30,000 per annum Plus additional company benefits.

Role: Transport Supervisor Location: Sunbury on Thames Working hours: Monday to Friday, 09.30-18.30 Salary: £35,000 - £37,000 per annum The Opportunity Loom Talent is working with a well-established logistics and transport business to recruit an experienced Transport Supervisor to support the day-to-day running of a busy transport operation. This is a hands-on operational role with responsibility for drivers, fleet performance, transport compliance, customer service and operational efficiency. You will play a key role in ensuring the operation runs safely, efficiently and in line with customer and regulatory requirements. The Role Working closely with the wider management team, you will oversee the daily transport operation, ensuring customers receive a high level of service while maintaining strong standards across driver management, fleet compliance and operational performance. Key responsibilities will include: Managing the day-to-day transport operation and driver workforce. Coordinating company vehicles and subcontracted transport to deliver customer requirements efficiently. Ensuring drivers are appropriately briefed and debriefed. Acting as a key point of contact for customers and supporting strong customer relationships. Monitoring transport performance and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and service levels. Managing driver performance, training and development, including Driver CPC requirements. Carrying out regular checks on vehicles, trailers and fleet equipment. Managing vehicle defects, inspections, servicing, MOTs and other fleet maintenance requirements. Ensuring accurate and up-to-date fleet and driver records are maintained. Monitoring tachograph records, drivers' hours, infringements and associated follow-up actions. Supporting compliance with Operator Licence requirements and relevant transport legislation. Ensuring vehicles are operated within legal weight and safety requirements. Managing transport technology and fleet management systems. Supporting Health & Safety compliance, including risk assessments, safe systems of work and toolbox talks. Producing relevant operational and compliance reports. Providing out-of-hours support when required. About You We're looking for someone with solid experience within a transport environment, ideally with experience supervising drivers and managing a busy day-to-day operation. You'll ideally have: Previous experience in a transport supervisory or similar operational role. Strong knowledge of transport operations and fleet compliance. Experience working with Operator Licence requirements. Good understanding of drivers' hours and tachograph legislation. Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and Word. Experience using transport or fleet management systems. A CPC / Certificate of Professional Competence, or a willingness to work towards the qualification. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. A hands-on, proactive approach to problem solving. The confidence to lead, motivate and develop drivers and operational teams. The ability to build effective relationships with customers, suppliers, drivers and colleagues. Flexibility to deal with changing operational requirements and unexpected challenges. What's on Offer? Up to £37,000 per annum + package The opportunity to join an established and growing logistics operation. A varied role combining transport operations, fleet management and compliance. Opportunity to develop your career within the wider transport and logistics sector. A role where you will have genuine responsibility for operational performance and service delivery. Interested? If you're an experienced Transport Supervisor, Transport Coordinator, Transport Manager or Fleet Supervisor looking for your next opportunity, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Supply Chain Manager - FMCG Location: West Byfleet Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 Loom Talent are working exclusively with a growing FMCG / Retail business to appoint a Supply Chain Manager - FMCG into a highly visible role within the organisation. This is a broad, hands-on supply chain position covering planning, purchasing, inventory, imports, logistics, warehousing and customer fulfilment. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders and play a key role in improving product availability, service levels and supply chain performance. The Role As Supply Chain Manager - FMCG you'll take ownership of the end-to-end supply chain, balancing customer demand, stock availability and working capital while ensuring products move efficiently from international suppliers through to customers. Key areas of responsibility include: Demand, supply and inventory planning across multiple product ranges and channels Managing stock availability, stock turns, excess inventory and supply risks Supplier management, purchasing and expediting International logistics, freight, imports, customs and landed costs Managing third-party warehouses and logistics partners Driving strong OTIF and customer fulfilment performance across B2B and B2C Supporting new product introductions and product transitions Analysing supply chain data, KPIs and performance to identify improvements Developing and improving processes, systems and reporting Leading and developing a small supply chain team Working closely with Sales, Finance, Operations and senior leadership This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys being close to the detail, solving problems and taking ownership rather than simply managing from a distance. About You We're looking for an experienced supply chain professional with: 5-8 years' experience across supply chain, planning, imports and/or S&OP Strong experience across inventory, purchasing and international logistics Experience supplying or fulfilling orders for major retailers Strong Excel and analytical skills Experience working across B2B and multi-channel environments Good understanding of import processes, duties and international freight Experience using an ERP system; NetSuite experience would be advantageous Strong supplier and stakeholder management skills A commercially minded, organised and proactive approach The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities Previous team leadership or people management experience Experience with demand/production planning, MRP, CIPS or S&OP would be advantageous. Why This Role? The Supply Chain Manager - FMCG is offering genuine ownership across the operation, with exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on availability, customer service, cost and operational performance.

Transport Manager - Slough £55,000-£60,000 + benefits Loom Talent are delighted to be supporting a leading logistics business with the appointment of a Transport Manager at their Slough operation. This is a key operational leadership role, responsible for the safe, compliant and efficient running of the transport operation, while leading a team and driving improvements across service, cost and performance. The successful candidate will be a confident transport professional who enjoys being close to the operation, understands the demands of a fast-paced environment and can lead from the front. The Role Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day transport operation, ensuring a safe, compliant and efficient service. Lead, manage and develop the transport team, creating a strong culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Oversee route planning and fleet utilisation, ensuring routes operate within legal, operational and customer requirements. Monitor key transport KPIs including OTIF, service levels, vehicle utilisation and driver performance. Ensure full compliance with transport legislation, company policies and health & safety requirements. Work closely with warehouse, planning and wider operational teams to resolve issues and maintain service levels. Manage vehicle maintenance, repairs and external transport suppliers, minimising downtime and controlling costs. Investigate service failures, delivery discrepancies and operational issues, putting effective corrective actions in place. Drive improvements across the operation, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, customer service and cost performance. About You We are looking for an experienced Transport Manager with a strong operational background and proven leadership experience. Essential: Management CPC Proven experience managing a transport operation within logistics, distribution, FMCG or contract logistics. Strong people management and leadership experience. A good understanding of transport compliance, legislation and operational best practice. Experience managing fleet, drivers and transport KPIs. A hands-on approach with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills. Desirable: Previous experience managing airside transport operations. Experience within aviation, freight, airport logistics or other highly regulated transport environments. Experience working within a multi-user / contract logistics operation. What's on Offer? A senior operational position with a well-established logistics business, offering the opportunity to take ownership of a key transport operation and make a genuine impact across people, performance and service. £55,000-£60,000 + benefits, depending on experience.

About the Role: Role: Safety and Compliance Officer Company: 3PL Contract Logistics Provider. Location: Bedfordshire (South) Salary & Benefits: Up to £35,000+ Holidays & Package. Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday The Company Loom Talent are proud to have been exclusively appointed to lead the hiring strategy for a new role, Safety and Compliance Officer, based in Bedfordshire. Working for a well-established, growing, in house logistics business that has retained a personal culture while becoming a sophisticated, multi-site operation. With six warehouse locations, around 600,000 sq. ft. of warehousing, and a fleet of 80+ vehicles. The Safety and Compliance Offiicer, will combine Health & Safety expertise with business systems, compliance, data and continuous improvement . Reporting to the Business Process & Safety Manager, this is a varied, hands-on role working across the business and its multiple sites. You'll work closely with managers, operational teams and senior leadership to identify risk, improve processes, strengthen compliance and help create safer and more efficient ways of working. This is an opportunity for someone who wants to be more than a traditional compliance professional. You'll have genuine scope to influence how the business operates, introduce improvements and help shape systems and processes as the organisation continues to grow. What will you be doing? You'll play a key role across Health & Safety, compliance, business systems and continuous improvement , including: Conducting planned, unannounced, and dynamic audits across multiple sites. Carrying out workplace inspections, risk assessments and compliance reviews. Investigating accidents, incidents, near misses and compliance breaches, including root cause analysis. Developing and driving corrective and preventative actions through to completion. Analysing audit, incident, and compliance data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement. Working closely with site and department managers to promote a positive culture of safety, compliance, and accountability. Delivering toolbox talks, inductions, workshops, training, and awareness sessions. Supporting managers with safe systems of work, procedures and compliance requirements. Acting as a key user and administrator for business and compliance systems, including Microsoft 365, Riskex, GoAudits, Lucidchart and future platforms. Developing and improving workflows, dashboards, forms, reports and business processes. Creating and maintaining process maps, procedures and supporting documentation. Identifying opportunities to improve, optimise and standardise existing business processes. Challenging outdated processes constructively and introducing practical, sustainable improvements. Preparing compliance, safety and operational reports for senior management and directors. Liaising with external auditors, customers, regulators and other stakeholders where required. Providing system support, troubleshooting and guidance to managers and employees. Keeping the business up to date with changes in legislation, regulations and industry best practice. What we're looking for: We're looking for someone with a strong understanding of Health & Safety, compliance and auditing , combined with an aptitude for systems, data and process improvement. The successful candidate for the role of Safety and Compliance Officer will have the following: Strong practical experience within Health & Safety, compliance, logistics, warehousing, distribution, or a similar operational environment. Experience in a Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain Environment. Practical experience of Health & Safety within a Warehouse, Logistics, Storage or Distribution environment A strong understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation, risk management and compliance principles. Experience conducting audits, inspections, investigations, and compliance reviews. Experience developing risk assessments, safe systems of work, procedures and operational controls. Advanced proficiency across Microsoft 365, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint and Forms . Experience using or supporting compliance, audit or business management systems. The ability to quickly learn, configure and administer new software platforms and systems. Experience developing workflows, process maps, documentation, dashboards or management information. Strong analytical skills, with the ability to turn data and findings into practical actions. Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the confidence to work with everyone from operational colleagues through to directors. A full UK driving licence and the flexibility to travel regularly between sites. Experience with Riskex, GoAudits, Lucidchart or similar platforms would be advantageous, although the ability and willingness to learn new systems is more important. What makes this role different? This isn't simply a traditional Health & Safety or compliance role. You'll have the opportunity to operate across Safety, Compliance, Business Systems , CI - giving you genuine visibility and influence across the wider organisation.