Who are we?
Backed by Swire, Argent Energy is a leading European waste-based biodiesel producer with a vision to help decarbonise transport worldwide. We believe in using waste materials only and continuously search for new waste to be turned into higher value products. We invest in people and their development as well as R&D to drive innovation in products, technologies and operational excellence. We have sites in England and Amsterdam.
This is a great opportunity to lead logistics at a busy, highly regulated site, making sure materials move safely and efficiently to support our renewable fuel production.
Main purpose of the role:
To lead the Logistics Team responsible for the scheduling, receipt, dispatch, and movement of materials (feedstock, chemicals, and finished products), ensuring services are delivered safely, on time, and in full compliance with customer and regulatory requirements. The Logistics Manager also oversees the facilities management contractors who provide general site services.
What you will be doing:
Coach and motivate the logistics team by setting clear objectives and delivering training and development plans to ensure competence.
Manage relationships with haulage partners to secure reliable, high‑quality, and cost‑effective transport services.
Optimise logistics plans and site loading activities to improve service levels, reduce operational costs and reduce carbon footprint.
Ensure all transport documentation, including ADR, Dangerous Goods Notes, and export paperwork, is accurate, complete, and compliant.
Oversee the facilities management contract to ensure effective delivery of site services, including site cleaning, laundry, and waste disposal
Develop and approve department policies and procedures to ensure compliance company, regulatory, safety, quality and environmental and security requirements.
Develop and monitor relevant KPIs to monitor and improve the performance of the logistics function.
Your key relationships will be:
Transport and Planning; to align logistics with S&OP
Operations; to coordinate movements and support production schedules
Third-party transport providers and facilities contractor; to ensure service is in line with contract and SLAs