Rowan Kimmins
Feb 19, 2024
Which Logistics roles have seen pay rises in the last 12 months?
The logistics specialism in the UK has experienced notable pay rises across various roles in the last 12 months, reflecting the sector's evolving landscape and its response to increased demands and challenges. Several Logistics, Transport & Customs roles have seen salary increases – here we list 5 of them, with the reasons why…
Warehouse Team Leader - £25,000 - £28,000
Warehouse Team Leaders have been instrumental in adapting warehouse operations to meet the challenges of increased online shopping and the need for faster turnaround times. Their role in managing staff, optimizing space utilization, and implementing new technologies has become more critical, warranting a pay rise.
Import and Export Coordinators - £30,000 - £32,000
Similarly, Import and Export Coordinators have faced more complex and demanding workloads due to changing trade regulations and increased global supply chain disruptions. Their expertise in navigating these challenges, ensuring smooth and efficient import/export operations, has been recognized with higher salaries.
Transport Supervisor - £30,000 - £35,000
Transport Supervisors have seen their pay rise due to their critical role in ensuring the efficient and timely delivery of goods. With the surge in e-commerce, the demand for rapid, reliable logistics solutions has skyrocketed, placing additional responsibilities on Transport Supervisors. Their ability to adapt to changing circumstances and maintain operational efficiency has been crucial, justifying the increase in their remuneration.
Transport Team Manager - £30-£35,000
Transport Team Managers have seen their salaries rise as they play a pivotal role in coordinating logistics operations and ensuring team cohesion and productivity. Their strategic planning capabilities and leadership skills are indispensable, especially as logistics operations face growing demands and the need for efficiency improvements.
Transport Planner - £30,000 - £35,000
The critical thinking and problem-solving skills of Transport Planners have become more valuable as logistics networks become more intricate. Their expertise in optimizing routes, reducing delivery times, and cutting costs is vital for companies looking to maintain competitiveness, driving up their salaries.
Note - The salary bands above are guides only. Job titles are not always reflective of the skills and experience required for a role and salaries also vary by region. We always recommend that you undertake a salary and benefits benchmarking exercise specific to your organisation and roles.
The logistics sector is at the heart of the global economy, and the roles within it are evolving rapidly to meet new challenges. The pay rises seen across these positions in the UK reflect the scarcity of talent in general, as well as the increasing value placed on professionals who can ensure efficiency and compliance in the face of changing global trends. In addition, inflationary pressures & the recent cost-of-living crisis have all had an impact on salaries too.
As the logistics industry continues to adapt to technological advancements, regulatory changes, and shifts in consumer behaviour, the importance of skilled logistics professionals is only set to grow, likely leading to further salary adjustments in the future.
To find out all the salary changes we have seen in 2023 for Logistics and Supply Chain specialisms, and key skills in demand, check out our recently published “Salary Benchmarking & Skills Guide 2024” here.
It provides benchmarking and key skills for all CAST UK’s specialisms; Procurement & Purchasing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Transport & Warehousing, Buying & Merchandising, HR & People, and Sales.
