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National Sales Manager Birmingham (multiple locations) £70K basic + additional benefits Our client are a fast-growing parcels business, delivering reliable, time-critical services to retailers, e-commerce platforms, and B2B customers across the UK. Focus is on service excellence, innovation, and sustainable delivery solutions. To accelerate our growth, we are seeking an experienced National Sales Manager The Role As National Sales Manager, you will be responsible for driving revenue growth across the express parcels sector, securing high-value accounts Key responsibilities: Win new high-volume customers in retail, e-commerce, and B2B sectors. Build strong relationships with major accounts, ensuring retention and growth. Collaborate with operations to design tailored express parcel solutions. Analyse market trends, competitor offerings, and customer demands to stay ahead. About You We're looking for a commercially sharp, energetic Business Development Manager who knows the express parcels industry inside out. You will have: Proven sales experience in express parcels, couriers, or last-mile delivery. A strong track record of securing major national accounts. Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills. Strong commercial acumen and customer-focused solution design expertise. Drive, resilience, and ambition to succeed in a competitive marketplace. Processing Your Data Bis Henderson Recruitment is a leading provider of recruitment, interim management and consultancy services to the supply chain and logistics industry. Should you respond to this advertisement we may store your CV and contact details and will process this data for recruitment purposes only. Should we process your data, then we will always tell you that we are doing so. Please visit our website to read our Privacy Policy in full, in this Policy you will find information about our compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulations. All applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK as our client will not support visa sponsorship for this role.

Maintenance Manager Salary - Up to £65,000 + bonus Location - Leicestershire We are delighted to be working alongside a progressive and well-invested FMCG manufacturer in the search for a Maintenance Manager to enhance engineering performance and drive operational excellence. Strengthen mai

Maintenance Engineer Salary - £50,000 per annum Shift pattern - 4 on 4 off days and nights Location - Leicestershire This an excellent opportunity with for a Maintenance Engineer to join an FMCG Manufacturer in Leicestershire. You will be responsible for reactive and preventative maintenance across the site and providing a continuous improvement-based culture. Responsibilities: Efficiently repair various production machinery using both reactive and preventative maintenance techniques, including motors, control panels and various systems Confidence with PLC fault finding Demonstrate proficiency in both electrical and mechanical principles. Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. Collaborate with the production team to optimise equipment performance and minimise downtime. Keep detailed records of maintenance activities and provide reports as needed.Requirements: Previous experience in the FMCG sector. Relevant qualifications in electrical/Mechanical engineering (BTEC, HNC, etc.). Experience in a similar role, such as (shift engineer, multi skilled engineer, engineering technician, shift technician, electrical maintenance engineer, mechanical maintenance engineer) Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.If this could be of interest, please apply or reach out to for more information...

HR Advisor Location: Ashby Salary: £31K - £35K depending on experience We are seeking an experienced and proactive HR Advisor to join a growing logistics business. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced operational environment and can provide expert people support across a range of complex HR matters. Overview As HR Advisor, you will partner closely with operational managers to provide pragmatic and commercially focused HR advice. You will play a key role in supporting employee relations, organisational change initiatives, and industrial relations activities while helping to drive a positive employee experience. Key Responsibilities • Provide expert advice and guidance on a wide range of employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, performance management, and capability cases., • Lead and support complex ER investigations and case management., • Support organisational change programmes, including restructures, consultations, and TUPE-related activity where required., • Work closely with managers to build people management capability and ensure compliance with employment legislation and company policies., • Analyse HR trends and provide recommendations to improve employee engagement and operational performance., • Contribute to HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives across the business. Experience: The successful candidate will ideally have: • Previous HR experience within the logistics, transport, warehousing, distribution, or wider operational sector., • CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent)., • Strong experience managing complex employee relations cases from start to finish., • Experience supporting organisational change and transformation projects., • Knowledge and practical experience of industrial relations and working with trade unions., • Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law., • Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills., • The ability to work independently and confidently in a fast-paced environment. Processing Your Data Bis Henderson Recruitment is a leading provider of recruitment, interim management and consultancy services to the supply chain and logistics industry. Should you respond to this advertisement we may store your CV and contact details and will process this data for recruitment purposes only. Should we process your data, then we will always tell you that we are doing so. Please visit our website to read our Privacy Policy in full, in this Policy you will find information about our compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulations. All applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK as our client will not support visa sponsorship for this role. JBRP1_UKTJ

Transport Planner Mon - Fri - 40 hour week 28-30k depending on experience Ashby De La Zouch Our client are continuing to expand and we are currently seeking an experienced Transport Planner to join their day shift team. This is a great opportunity to secure a stable role with excellent development prospects in a supportive working environment. You will help ensure the smooth running of our transport operation for a major client and recognised brand. Role Responsibilities: • Receiving customer orders and creating a road transport plan, • Liaising directly with own fleet and 3rd party transport suppliers, • Assist in negotiating rates with both customers and transport providers, • Take ownership and responsibility for successfully planning orders for large scale customers across the UK, • Build and maintain relationships with transport providers, warehouses, and customers, • Ensuring the financial and service requirements of the contracts are achieved, • Delivering added-value to the customer through innovative project work, • Proactively monitor all areas of key sensitivity ensuring compliance to process and customer request. Key Skills • Previous Transport Planning experience, • Experience in the FMCG sector - preferred, • Excellent attention to detail, • You will have excellent communication skills, spoken and written, • Proven ability to work effectively as part of a team, • A methodical and structured approach to problem solving, • An approachable attitude and a flexible approach to work, • Strong PC Literacy including Word & Excel in a business capacity, • Knowledge of driver's hours is beneficial but not essential, • Level 2 English and Maths or equivalent Processing Your Data Bis Henderson Recruitment is a leading provider of recruitment, interim management and consultancy services to the supply chain and logistics industry. Should you respond to this advertisement we may store your CV and contact details and will process this data for recruitment purposes only. Should we process your data, then we will always tell you that we are doing so. Please visit our website to read our Privacy Policy in full, in this Policy you will find information about our compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulations. All applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK as our client will not support visa sponsorship for this role. JBRP1_UKTJ

Contract Manager - Road Transport & Logistics Location: Ashby-de-la-Zouch (with regular travel to customer sites) Salary: £32,000 - £36,000 per annum + Car Allowance Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week Holiday: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Contract Manager to join a growing transport and logistics operation. This role is ideal for a motivated individual with a strong background in road transport, customer relationship management, and operational leadership. You will be responsible for managing large-scale transport contracts, maintaining strong client relationships, driving operational performance, and ensuring service and financial targets are achieved. Key Responsibilities • Build and maintain strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders., • Manage and resolve escalated operational issues, implementing corrective actions where required., • Develop and deliver strategic and operational objectives that provide value to customers., • Monitor and manage contract performance, ensuring service levels and financial targets are consistently met., • Lead and manage on-site teams, including drivers and shunters, to maximise operational efficiency., • Demonstrate strong leadership in health and safety compliance and best practice., • Produce performance reports and participate in regular customer review meetings., • Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and implement effective solutions., • Manage third-party haulier relationships to ensure customer requirements are met., • Drive productivity, resource optimisation, and operational excellence across contracts. About You The successful candidate will have: • Previous experience within the road transport or logistics sector., • A proven track record of managing customer accounts and service delivery., • Experience leading and developing teams with multiple direct reports., • Strong commercial awareness and operational management skills., • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities., • Knowledge of drivers' hours legislation and transport compliance requirements., • Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail., • Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and Word., • A structured and methodical approach to problem-solving., • Flexibility to travel regularly to customer sites, including occasional overnight stays. A Transport Manager CPC qualification would be advantageous but is not essential. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity within a dynamic logistics environment, we'd love to hear from you. Processing Your Data Bis Henderson Recruitment is a leading provider of recruitment, interim management and consultancy services to the supply chain and logistics industry. Should you respond to this advertisement we may store your CV and contact details and will process this data for recruitment purposes only. Should we process your data, then we will always tell you that we are doing so. Please visit our website to read our Privacy Policy in full, in this Policy you will find information about our compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulations. All applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK as our client will not support visa sponsorship for this role. JBRP1_UKTJ

Operations Manager - Nights Salary: £48,000 pa Shift: Mon - Fri, NIGHTS, 40 hrs per week Location: Ashby de la Zouch Holidays: 20 pa, plus 8 bank holidays Main duties include: • Manage a national team of operators to execute both our fleet Daily Plan and our 4PL daily plan throughout night shifts across 7 days per week., • Using cutting edge technology capabilities monitor live execution progress across all own fleet and carrier partner resources., • Ensure proactive management of plan execution non-conformance to ensure successful delivery performance on behalf of our customers. Identify, fix and monitor., • Ensure all drivers adhere to company policies, traffic regulations, and safety protocols., • Provide management of all transport-related issues to ensure maintenance issues recorded and actioned in advance of dayshift handover., • Maintain accurate transport records including delivery logs, vehicle checks, and incident reports., • Proactively manage driver issues including sickness and non-attendance in order to protect customer service performance., • Communicate with warehouse and customer service teams to ensure smooth handovers between shifts., • Carry out route planning as require to address operational execution issues over night to ensure customer service requirements are met. Key skills and experience required • Proven experience in road transport operations in UK across planning and execution., • Clear evidence of people management skills in team environment across a large scale and complex operation., • Experience in the FMCG sector demonstrating a clear understanding of the importance of achieving customer KPI performance., • Good understanding of road transport regulations, health & safety standards, and driver compliance., • Ability to work under pressure with experience of navigating high pressure adapt and overcome situations., • Experience of working within set cost and revenue targets to manage daily execution needs., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Person Specification: • CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) - an advantage., • People management training and further vocational qualifications., • Experience of latest technology including cutting edge TMS, vehicle tracking & in-cab telematics/camera and communication systems., • First Aid certification or Health & Safety training., • Must be able to take ownership and see tasks through to completion Processing Your Data Bis Henderson Recruitment is a leading provider of recruitment, interim management and consultancy services to the supply chain and logistics industry. Should you respond to this advertisement we may store your CV and contact details and will process this data for recruitment purposes only. Should we process your data, then we will always tell you that we are doing so. Please visit our website to read our Privacy Policy in full, in this Policy you will find information about our compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulations. All applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK as our client will not support visa sponsorship for this role. JBRP1_UKTJ

Contract Assistant Location: Ashby-de-la-Zouch Salary: £27,800 per annum Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week Holiday: 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays An excellent opportunity has become available for a Contract Assistant to join a busy and growing transport and logistics operation. This role is ideal for an organised and detail-oriented individual looking to develop a career within logistics, transport planning, and operations support. Working closely with the Transport Planning team, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day management of transport activities while supporting a portfolio of high-profile customer contracts. Key Responsibilities • Support the Transport Planner with daily operational activities., • Act as the main point of contact for collection depots and transport carriers., • Coordinate and book collection times with relevant depots., • Monitor trailer availability and utilisation across multiple locations., • Proactively monitor operational activity and identify potential issues., • Provide clear and accurate reporting on operational performance and exceptions., • Track collections and maintain issue logs, escalating any anomalies as required., • Ensure procedures and service standards are consistently followed. About You The successful candidate will have: • Previous administration experience., • Experience with data entry and maintaining accurate records., • Strong customer service skills., • Good IT skills and the ability to learn new systems quickly., • Excellent verbal and written communication skills., • Strong attention to detail and accuracy., • A proactive and organised approach to work. Previous experience within transport, logistics, or supply chain operations would be advantageous but is not essential. Personal Attributes • A strong team player who can communicate effectively with colleagues, customers, and suppliers., • A methodical and structured approach to problem-solving., • Reliable, approachable, and professional., • Eager to learn and develop within a fast-paced logistics environment., • Able to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and dynamic team, offering long-term career development within the transport and logistics sector. Processing Your Data Bis Henderson Recruitment is a leading provider of recruitment, interim management and consultancy services to the supply chain and logistics industry. Should you respond to this advertisement we may store your CV and contact details and will process this data for recruitment purposes only. Should we process your data, then we will always tell you that we are doing so. Please visit our website to read our Privacy Policy in full, in this Policy you will find information about our compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulations. All applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK as our client will not support visa sponsorship for this role. JBRP1_UKTJ

We are looking for a proactive and motivated Night Shift Transport Supervisor to join our transport operation in Ashby. Night Transport Supervisor Mon- Fri nights. Previous experience within a transport supervisory role.

Maintenance Engineer CNC Machine Maintenance Leicester LE8 Rotating Shifts (Mornings & Afternoons) Up to £50k per annum Holiday & Pension, On Call Allowance Are you a skilled Maintenance Engineer with a mechanical or electrical bias, and looking for an exciting new opportunity? If so, then please read on… Our established client designs and manufactures high-performance optical components, from prototype to volume production. They are looking for skilled Maintenance Engineers to help them ensure maximum equipment uptime, reliability, and safety across the manufacturing facility. Commutable from South Leicester, Wigston, Oadby, Blaby, Whetstone and surrounding areas. Key Responsibilities - Maintenance Engineer Troubleshooting complex mechanical and electrical failures on CNC and other specialist production machinery Optimising preventive maintenance programs Implementing continuous improvement projects Working on pumps, motors, drives, pneumatics and mechanical systems Managing contractors for building upkeep and performing general repairs around the factory and grounds Apply advanced diagnostic techniques and Root Cause Analysis to investigate chronic machine failures Safely utilise PLCs, schematics, and testing equipment to minimise time to repair on critical production assets whilst also showing good levels of craftsmanship and quality in the work that you perform Use breakdown data to understand trends and areas of concern for deeper analysis and implementation of permanent corrective actions through the way of TPM and service plan optimisation Manage equipment service agreements, negotiate critical spare parts procurement, and ensure all on-site vendors strictly adhere to plant safety and compliance regulations Maintenance Engineers are responsible for assisting in the general running of the factory. This will involve physical activities such as transporting parts to various departments within the company. Frequent lifting of weights more than 5 kg may be required, along with working in tight spaces and various heights Essential Skills & Experience - CNC Maintenance Engineer Mechanical and Electrical Maintenance experience on CNC Mills and/or Lathes Strong understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, vacuum systems and PLC diagnostics Strong Problem-solving and diagnostic skills Be self-driven to learn new skills and take on responsibilities Electrical fault-finding and basic 3-phase practical work Competent in the use of computer systems, specifically Microsoft Office and CMMS software Package and Benefits Up to £50k per annum, depending on experience The work hours for this role follow an alternating shift pattern.1 week of 06:00am – 2:00pm (Friday's 06:00am – 1:00pm), followed by 1 week of 2:00pm - 10:00pm (Friday’s 1:00pm – 9:00pm) Alternating weekend call-out availability will also be required, with standby hours of 08:00am – 4:00pm Company Pension and Holiday package On Call Allowance Interested? To apply for this Maintenance Engineer position, here are your two options: 1. "This is the job for me! When can I start?" - Call now and let’s talk through your experience. Ask for Dan Henderson on (phone number removed) between 8.30am - 5.30pm. 2. "I think I'm right for this position, but I'm not sure I have enough to get an interview" - Click "apply now" so I can read your CV and let you know. PPDEL