Logistics Administrator

Manpower; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics coordination company in Bridgwater seeks a Construction Logistics Coordinator to oversee material distribution, coordinate with various stakeholders, and improve logistics processes. Ideal candidates will have logistics expertise, proficiency in data analysis using Excel, and strong problem-solving skills. Health & Safety qualifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics, supply chain, or materials management, ideally in construction or infrastructure projects.
• Health & Safety qualifications (e.g., IOSH, NEBOSH) are advantageous.
• Experience in regulated industries (nuclear, aerospace, or rail) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end logistics process for material distribution.
• Act as the primary point of contact for various stakeholders.
• Track and evaluate delivery timelines and compliance with safety regulations.
• Identify and address logistics bottlenecks.
• Continuously analyse logistics processes for improvements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure aligned logistics with project goals.

Skills

Logistics expertise

Data analysis

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Risk management knowledge

Education

Health & Safety qualifications (e.g., IOSH, NEBOSH)

Tools

Excel

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Job Purpose / Overview

The Construction Logistics Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the coordination of material distribution across designated construction areas. Reporting to the Construction Logistics Lead of their area, this role plays a crucial part in ensuring the effective movement of materials, resolving logistical challenges, and ensuring smooth integration of logistics operations with the construction programme. The Construction Logistics Coordinator also serves as the key point of liaison between delivery acceptance teams, construction teams, delivery coordination teams, and outbound logistics from the onsite distribution compound (Initial Delivery Point A - IDPA).

• Logistics Coordination:Oversee the end-to-end logistics process for material distribution within assigned construction areas, ensuring timely and efficient delivery from the IDPA to work areas.
• Stakeholder Liaison:Act as the primary point of contact for consignment acceptance teams, G4S checkpoints, traffic marshallers, and external vendors, ensuring smooth coordination of logistics operations.
• Performance Monitoring: Track and evaluate delivery timelines, compliance with safety regulations, and traffic management performance, providing regular updates to the Construction Logistics Lead.
• Issue Resolution: Identify and address logistics bottlenecks, disruptions, or delays, taking corrective actions in real-time to maintain material flow and project timelines.
• Process Improvement: Continuously analyse logistics processes and implement improvements to increase operational efficiency, reduce risks, and ensure alignment with project goals.
• Collaboration:Work closely with the Construction organisation and Programme Logistics and HPC Logistics incl. 3PL Partner, and other stakeholders to ensure logistics are aligned with construction milestones and project timelines.

To succeed you will need

• Logistics Expertise: Understanding of distribution logistics, route management, and traffic control within construction environments.
• Data Analysis: Proficient in capturing data (e.g. using Excel) to monitor logistics performance and inform decision-making.
• Communication: Good communication skills to effectively coordinate with internal teams and external vendors, ensuring smooth logistics operations.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to identify and resolve practical logistical challenges promptly, ensuring minimal disruption to project timelines.
• Risk Management: Knowledge of safety and regulatory standards and the importance of compliance

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience in logistics, supply chain, or materials management, ideally in construction or infrastructure projects.
• Health & Safety qualifications (e.g., IOSH, NEBOSH) are advantageous.
• Experience in regulated industries (nuclear, aerospace, or rail) is desirable.