Logistics and Equipment Technician

Poutrix; Bristol; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Equipment and Logistics Technician for its Gloucester Depot to support geotechnical operations across the UK. This entry-level position offers an opportunity to gain experience in the field while managing equipment and logistics to ensure successful project delivery. Candidates should possess A Levels and a valid driver’s license, with interpersonal and time management skills being vital for this role.

Qualifications

• A Level qualifications are the minimum required.
• Vocational qualifications are advantageous.
• Valid Driver’s Licence and additional plant operation tickets preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain equipment and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Coordinate transportation, storage, and distribution of materials.
• Record inventory levels and manage supply chain needs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

A Level Qualifications

Vocational qualifications

Job description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated toimproving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Arcadis are looking to recruit an Equipment and Logistics Technician to support our Geotechnical, Geoenvironmental and Environmental Planning Operations across the UK. This is considered an entry level position providing an opportunity to gain knowledge and experience of working with the field of ground investigation and ecological surveys.

The successful candidate will work alongside experience teams located in our Depot in Gloucester supporting the maintenance and distribution of equipment and materials necessary for the delivery of our projects. This role will involve inventory management, equipment maintenance, transportation coordination, and adherence to safety standards. The technician plays a critical role in supporting operational and project-based activities by ensuring that all necessary resources are available and functioning properly.

Whilst the role will be based at our new Gloucester Depot periodic travel to sites or Arcadis other store locations across the UK may be required. Reasonable expenses associated with this travel will be reimbursed in line with Arcadis’ expense policy.

Role accountabilities:

Responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

Equipment Management:

• Maintenance of equipment to ensure equipment is safe, reliable, and compliant with regulations.
• Track and monitor, equipment usage, servicing schedules and repairs.
• Maintain accurate records and inventory.
• Ensure appropriate storage and handling of equipment.

Logistics Operations:

• Plan and coordinate the transportation, storage, and distribution of materials and equipment.
• Work across project teams to optimize transportation routes and minimize costs.

Inventory and Supply Chain:

• Record inventory levels to ensure operational needs are met without overstocking.

Compliance and Safety:

• Ensure all equipment and logistics activities comply with industry standards and regulations.
• Assist in the development and work in line with risk assessments and safety protocols.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Work closely with operations, procurement, and project teams to align logistics strategies with organizational goals.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Relevant vocational qualification(s) are advantageous, but A Level Qualifications are the minimum required.
• Valid Driver’s Licence required and those with additional plant operation (i.e Forklift) tickets would be preferable.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Motivated and able to work independently.
• Effective time management skills.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We believe that by working together diverse people with different experiences develop the most innovative ideas. Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of how we improve quality of life and we work closely with our people across six ED&I Workstreams: Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+ and Race. A diverse and skilled workforce is essential to our success.

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