Transport & Warehouse Manager at Ashbrooke Contracts, Southwark

Transport & Warehouse Manager:

Self-Employed Contractor Position • Based in London • Multiple Sites Across Greater London

We are a London-based construction logistics company operating multiple live projects across Greater London. We offer a genuine opportunity for someone who wants to build real responsibility within a growing company, not just drive a van.

This is a self-employed contract role with genuine scope for growth and development as the business expands.

Benefits for the Transport & Warehouse Manager:

• Starting Salary: £20.00 per hour × 50 hours/week = £1,00.00 per week
• Overtime / Weekend Rate: £30.00 per hour
• Company Luton van — fuel and insurance covered by the company
• Strong potential for growth and development within the company
• Contractor support – both on and off site

Key Details

Job Title: Transport & Warehouse Manager

Contract Type: Self-employed / subcontractor

Location: London, with travel to project sites across Greater London

Normal Hours: 07:30 – 17:30, Monday – Friday (50 hours/week)

Weekend Work: May be required from time to time, paid at the overtime rate

Vehicle: Company Luton van — fuel and insurance covered by the company

Growth Potential: Strong potential for growth and development within the company

About the Job

We are looking for an organised, hands-on Transport & Warehouse Manager to take ownership of our depot/storage yard and the day-to-day coordination of our driver team, while also getting behind the wheel of a Luton van when required.

The Transport & Warehouse Manager will be responsible for supporting the smooth day-to-day running of logistics operations across multiple concurrent construction projects.

Key Responsibilities of the Transport & Warehouse Manager:

• Organise and manage the depot/storage yard, keeping stock, equipment, and materials tidy, secure and easy to locate.
• Plan and coordinate pickup and drop-off routes for the wider team of drivers across our Greater London project sites.
• Liaise with head office daily to understand client requirements and ensure deliveries and collections are scheduled accordingly.
• Drive a Luton van yourself when required, covering routes and deliveries across London.
• Assist with the loading and offloading of goods and materials, ensuring items are handled safely and correctly.
• Act as a point of contact between the depot, drivers, and head office, flagging any issues or delays promptly.
• Support the smooth day-to-day running of logistics operations across multiple concurrent construction projects.

The Transport & Warehouse Manager role offers genuine scope for growth and development as the business expands — an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to build real responsibility within a growing company.

Requirements of the Transport & Warehouse Manager:

We are looking for an organised, reliable Transport & Warehouse Manager with the following skills and experience:

• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to plan routes and manage yard operations efficiently.
• Confidence to take a managerial/coordinating role, directing, and liaising with other drivers.
• Computer literate, comfortable using basic software/systems for scheduling and communication with head office.
• Customer-focused approach, representing the Company professionally when dealing with clients and sites.
• Physically able to assist with loading and offloading goods.
• Full, clean UK driving licence held for a minimum of 2 years, with no drink- or drug-driving endorsements.
• C1 License (up to 7,5 Ton) would be beneficial but not a pre-requisite.
• Reliable, self-motivated, and comfortable working independently as a self-employed contractor.

Additional Information

• Fuel and van insurance are covered by the company.
• It would be an advantage if the company van could be parked securely outside, or close to, your home overnight, reducing early-morning travel time into London.
• Willingness to work occasional weekends when required, paid at the enhanced overtime rate of £27.00 per hour.
• A genuine opportunity to grow with the company as it takes on more projects across Greater London.

How to Apply

If you're an organised & reliable, ready to take on a more senior, hands-on logistics role as a Transport & Warehouse Manager, we'd love to hear from you, so please get in touch & apply.