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Logistics & Rental Fleet Manager

Reed
Posted 3 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh EH6 6LX, Scotland

Salary

£36,000 - £40,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • The Logistics & Rental Fleet Manager position is based in Edinburgh with a salary range of £36,000 - £40,000 per year.
  • This full-time, permanent role requires a strong background in freight forwarding and inventory management, with a focus on logistics.
  • Key responsibilities include overseeing daily operations of the rental fleet, managing yard health and safety, and coordinating the yard team.
  • Candidates should have proven experience in inventory management, particularly with bulk items, and experience in national and international shipping.
  • The ideal applicant will possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills, as well as a willingness to expand their expertise in logistics.

Logistics & Rental Fleet Manager 

Location: Edinburgh

Salary: £36,000 - £40,000 per year

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Reed is working with an Edinburgh based client of ours that are on the hunt for a Logistics and Rental Fleet Manager. This is an opportunity for a dedicated and skilled Logistics & Fleet Rental Manager and is ideal for someone with a strong background in freight forwarding & inventory management, with a willingness to expand their expertise into logistics.Duties within the role-

  • Oversee the daily operations of the rental fleet, ensuring all equipment is well-maintained and ready for re-hire.
  • Manage yard health and safety and conduct training for yard staff.
  • Handle the loading and unloading of shipping containers.
  • Manage the return, inspection, and maintenance of the rental fleet.
  • Conduct quarterly stock takes and assist in the development of new systems to support company growth.
  • Coordinate activities of the yard team and provide backup support for the Logistics Manager.
  • Issue Certificates of Conformity and manage bookings for UK and international air freight and sea freight shipping.

Required Skills & Qualifications-

Proven experience in inventory management, particularly with bulk items.

  • Proven experience in inventory management, particularly with bulk items.
  • Experience in handling large quantities of heavy equipment is highly advantageous.
  • Proven experience in freight forwarding
  • Experience in national and international shipping
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to manage and motivate a team positively.
  • Excellent organisational skills and a keen attention to detail.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.