Senior Logistics Operations Manager - Global Logistics Partner in Warrington

Our mission is to deliver clean, affordable energy for all. Rolls‑RoyceSMR provides a British solution to a global energy challenge, leading the way in Small Modular Reactor technology and shaping the UK’s premier green export opportunity. Our Operations & Supply Chain function plays a critical role in delivering our first‑of‑a‑kind SMR and future global fleet. Logistics is central to this, ensuring the safe, efficient and predictable movement of materials across factories, construction sites and customer locations worldwide.

In this context, we’re looking for a Senior Logistics Operations Manager to lead the strategic management, governance, and performance of our global logistics partners, ensuring our end‑to‑end logistics execution aligns with business objectives, cost targets and service levels across multiple geographies. Reporting into our Head of Logistics Operations, you’ll be the key interface between internal stakeholders and external logistics partners, driving continuous innovation, risk mitigation, and long‑term value creation.

What you’ll do:

• Leading an indirect headcount of c.30, initially, you will develop and execute logistics partners strategies with our global 3PL/4PL network and local transport partners.
• The development and execution of logistics partners strategies, including regional requirements and operational resilience.
• Delivering a contracted and governed logistics partner ecosystem, with measurable service‑level compliance and recovery protocols.
• Responsibility for the development and management of performance dashboards tracking cost, HSE, vehicle status, and environmental KPIs.
• Managing logistics budgets and cost models with the delivery of cost reduction and value engineering initiatives, without compromising service.

You’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Deep understanding of multimodal freight, 3PL/4PL ecosystems, and ERP‑based performance reporting with a focus on Service Excellence and Continuous Innovative solutions.
• Hands‑on experience of strategically managing global logistics providers or freight forwarders across UK & Europe.
• Experience in construction, manufacturing, energy, or nuclear/aerospace environments and CIPS, PMP or MCILT is advantageous.

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.

What’s in It for You

We anticipate paying a salary of between £75,300 - £93,200 DOE plus:

• Bonus – Performance related target opportunity 17%.
• Benefits Allowance – £5,000 per annum, enabling you to create a bespoke package.
• Pension – 12% employer and 6% employee contributions.
• Holidays – 28 days holiday (+ public holidays) and the ability to buy or sell up to 4 days.
• Private Medical Insurance – Company‑funded single cover, with option to add dependants.
• Life Assurance – 6x pensionable pay.
• Income Protection – 50% of base salary (subject to scheme rules).
• £250 – One‑off payment for new starters for home office purchases.

Why Join Us?

You’ll be joining a forward‑thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness, and innovation. We offer:

• A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment.
• Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business.
• A culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Inclusivity is important to us, and as a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive, and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we'll let you in on a secret: there's no such thing as a ‘perfect’ candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you. Also, if you are considering a career move or a sector‑jump, we welcome applications from people with transferable skills.

Our Application Process

Due to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening. These are:

• Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance.
• Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
• Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check.

We are Rolls‑RoyceSMR. A career with Rolls‑RoyceSMR offers a unique opportunity to contribute to an exciting organisation delivering a transformational mission. Rolls‑RoyceSMR is a radically different approach to proven nuclear technology. Each Rolls‑RoyceSMR power station will generate 470MW of low‑carbon energy – equivalent to more than 150 onshore wind turbines and enough to power a million homes for over 60 years. With its Rolling‑Royce SMRs will play a vital role in supporting renewable energy by helping to overcome intermittency and ensure a stable, sustainable energy future.

We’re proud to be one of the few employers that can genuinely say we’re a strengths‑based organisation. Our people are here because of what makes them exceptional – and our role is to help them make the most meaningful contribution of their careers, doing work they love. We offer opportunities that go beyond traditional career paths. At Rolls‑RoyceSMR you can develop your career by exploring roles and challenges that align with your unique talents.

Our culture: At Rolls‑RoyceSMR, we are committed to ensuring that our teams reflect the communities we serve and that everyone can be themselves at work. We know that diverse teams are more innovative and get better results, and that our people can thrive and be more successful in truly inclusive cultures. Join us and help shape our culture.