Head of Logistics Operations

Head of Logistics Operations

Location: Flexible (Warrington, Derby or Manchester) with hybrid working.

Salary: £85,600 - £113,800 + £8,500 allowance + 20% bonus + 15% LTIP.

Our mission is to deliver clean, affordable energy for all. Rolls Royce SMR provides a British solution to a global energy challenge, leading the way in Small Modular Reactor technology.

Responsibilities

• Lead global logistics operations across factories, customer sites and construction environments.
• Develop and implement integrated logistics strategies aligned with programme delivery, cost and quality requirements.
• Oversee multimodal transport and freight planning, including heavy and abnormal load solutions.
• Build and manage a high-performing global 3PL/4PL partner ecosystem.
• Drive operational performance through KPIs covering cost, OTIF delivery, HSE and environmental metrics.
• Ensure effective integration of logistics with engineering, manufacturing and commissioning activities.
• Lead material flow, aftermarket logistics and asset traceability across the programme.
• Develop and lead a multi region logistics operations team.
• Drive continuous improvement, resilience and innovation across global operations.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading global logistics operations in complex, multi site environments.
• Strong expertise in multimodal transport, freight strategy and logistics execution.
• Proven ability to integrate logistics across engineering, manufacturing and site operations.
• Experience managing strategic logistics partners and large scale supplier ecosystems.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing large operational budgets.
• Knowledge of HSE, regulatory and environmental requirements.
• Experience in complex, regulated industries such as energy, nuclear, infrastructure, aerospace or defence.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management capability.

Location & Ways of Working

This role can be based from our Derby, Manchester or Warrington offices, with hybrid working and regular engagement across our sites and partners.

Benefits

• Performance related target bonus of up to 20% and long term incentive plan (LTIP) target of 15%.
• £8,500 per annum allowance to create a bespoke package.
• Pension: 12% employer and 6% employee contributions.
• 28 days holiday (+ public holidays) with the option to buy or sell up to 4 days.
• Company funded private medical insurance with an option to add dependants.
• Life assurance of 6 pensionable pay and income protection of 50% of base salary.
• £250 one off payment for new starters to purchase home office equipment.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. As a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive, and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive.