Logistics Manager

With our benefits there is something good for everyone. We're a progressive business that believes building a good team culture is not only good for everyone who works for us - but it makes a difference to how we engage with customers too. That's why when you join Citygate, you can expect to receive a wide range of impressive employee benefits including:

• Access to our in-house training academy for everyone
• Electric Vehicle (EV) Training levels 1- 4 for specific roles
• Internal career progression opportunities across our various brands and locations
• High street discounts
• Wellbeing portal
• Employee assistance programme
• Purchase, service and parts discounts
• Employee referral scheme
• Standard company benefits such as pension, life assurance cover, competitive holidays and cycle to work scheme

Citygate is currently seeking a talented and driven individual for the role of Logistics Co-ordinator, based at our Slough Preparation Centre. You'll lead the in‑house trade plate driver team that moves vehicles between our dealerships and service centres across London, Middlesex, Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire - representing the Volkswagen, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, ŠKODA, SEAT, CUPRA and Kia brands.

As the Logistics Co-Ordinator you'll play a key role in ensuring customer satisfaction, dealer site readiness, and the smooth flow of stock between our preparation centres and retail sites.

As a Logistics Co-ordinator your key responsibilities will be to:

• Lead, support and develop the in‑house trade plate driver team - allocating daily routes, managing performance, attendance, and day‑to‑day people matters
• Plan and oversee the daily vehicle movement schedule across the Citygate network, ensuring all collections and deliveries are completed on time and to standard
• Use route optimisation technology to build efficient daily plans, sequence movements, and minimise empty mileage
• Ensure every movement has accurate proof of collection and proof of delivery captured - including photos, signatures, and any vehicle condition notes - and that paperwork is filed correctly for every job
• Investigate any missing PODs, damage claims, or service failures, and put preventative measures in place
• Manage driver expenses, fuel cards, public transport returns and reimbursements - reviewing claims, approving submissions, and reconciling weekly against budget
• Be the main point of contact for sites and dealerships across the group - coordinating priorities, handling urgent or last‑minute movement requests, and resolving issues quickly
• Ensure trade plate compliance, motor trade insurance cover, and driving licence checks are kept up to date for every driver
• Monitor driver utilisation, shift length, and movement completion to identify opportunities to improve productivity and reduce cost per move
• Ensure a safe working environment in line with company policy and health & safety regulations, investigating any accidents in a timely manner
• Produce weekly reporting on volume, cost, expenses, and performance for the management team

If you are looking for your next role and would like to be part of a successful and busy team and would like to be considered to join our fantastic Prep Centre, you will need to possess the below skills and attributes:

• Experienced in logistics, transport, or fleet supervision, ideally in automotive or vehicle movement.
• Skilled at leading teams in fast-paced operational environments.
• Strong administrative skills with accurate record and expense management.
• Knowledgeable in trade plate regulations, insurance, and driver compliance.
• Highly organised with strong planning and prioritisation abilities.
• Confident using route planning, dispatch, and fleet management systems.
• Excellent communicator with strong relationship-building skills.
• Holds a full UK driving licence for at least 3 years.
• Flexible and hands-on, willing to support operations when needed.