Lead Auditor

Are you an experienced Auditor with a passion for ensuring compliance and excellence in the logistics industry? Do you thrive in a role where accuracy, objectivity, and high standards are key? If so, we want you on our team!

Why Join Logistics UK?

At Logistics UK, we take pride in delivering high-quality audits that help shape industry standards. As a Lead Auditor, you will play a crucial role in ensuring businesses meet compliance and regulatory requirements, driving best practices across the sector.
Logistics UK, formerly the Freight Transport Association is one of the biggest business groups in the UK, representing the entire industry with members from the road, rail, sea, and air industries, as well as the buyers of freight services such as retailers and manufacturers whose businesses depend on the efficient movement of goods.

An effective supply chain is vital to Keep Britain Trading, directly impacting over 7 million people employed in making, selling and moving the goods that affect everyone everywhere. With Brexit, technology and other disruptive forces driving changes in the way goods move across borders and through the supply chain, logistics has never been more important to UK PLC.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct Logistics UK and industry audits, ensuring accuracy and objectivity.
• Review prior audit data to identify key focus areas.
• Carry out systematic audits with thorough sampling for informed decisions.
• Gather information through effective interviewing, document analysis, and observations.
• Produce detailed and accurate reports within agreed timelines.
• Support colleagues across the department and provide consultancy services when required.
  

• Qualified & Experienced – Logistics auditor training completed and/or previous auditing experience.
• Industry Knowledge – Experience in the transport or logistics sector.
• Certifications – Transport Manager Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) in Road Haulage or Passenger Transport (or currently studying towards one).
• Attention to Detail – Strong analytical and report-writing skills.
• Excellent Communicator – Ability to interview, listen, and engage effectively.
• Independent & Objective – Self-motivated with the ability to make informed decisions.
• Organised & Efficient – Strong planning skills to manage workload effectively.
• Customer-Focused – Dedicated to delivering high standards and professionalism.
• It would be beneficial for all applicants to hold an Earned Recognition and FORS qualification.

We value our employees and offer a wide range of benefits recognising that no two employees are the same – everyone has different preferences and needs that change over time.

• Company vehicle
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Christmas Working Arrangement for extra days off during the festive period
• Health Cash Plan for all employees and Private Medical Insurance for managers
• Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
• Enhanced Family Leave policy
• Flexible and remote working arrangements
• Two paid days off per year for charity or volunteering work
• Various learning and development opportunities
• Range of pension schemes
• Award scheme to recognise outstanding employees
• Life Assurance Scheme for peace of mind