Logistics Assistant

CBRE; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LinkedIn Learning access

Volunteering days

Gym membership discounts

Restaurant discounts

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Logistics/Porter to support BT workplaces across the UK, focusing on moving goods and materials, coordinating loading bays, waste handling and event support. The role involves working with facilities teams, contractors and back-of-house functions to keep operations running smoothly.

Responsibilities include managing the loading bay system, coordinating with contractors, supporting sustainability in waste movements and ensuring safe, efficient site operations.

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Organised and able to prioritise under pressure in high-stakes environments.
• Strong communication and customer service skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and align with team goals.

Responsibilities

• Move plants, equipment, furniture, deliveries and materials around site as required by facilities teams.
• Support event logistics including loading/unloading and contractor sign-in.
• Assist with launching, using and training the loading bay management system.
• Manage internal/external traffic and loading bay cleanliness; report equipment issues.
• Plan with contractors to fit the programme and deconflict space/time on site.
• Support evaluating delivery management booking systems and subcontractor management.
• Promote sustainability through waste movements and recycling initiatives.
• Undertake Control of Works AP role and assist CPs/APs within the cluster.
• Oversee waste service providers and improve service delivery across site.

Skills

Health and safety

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Organised

Prioritisation

Customer service

Job description

Global Workplace Solutions is a division of CBRE providing integrated solutions across large multi-discipline property portfolios. We are an organisation that has people at the heart of its culture and our aim for this account is to deliver an exceptional service to BT.

Our BT Workplace team provide a full range of building maintenance services to their 8,000 buildings in the UK, from commercial offices and telephone exchanges to call centres and retail shops.

We encourage new ways of working, driving innovation, whilst always living to our RISE values.

Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence

The role: Logistics/Porter

The purpose of our Logistics/Porter is to work within BT’s newer buildings and be responsible for managing the flow of goods and items into, around and out of the building on behalf of the FM team. Controlling the loading bay booking system, waste management, supporting the back of house teams and any events going on in the building.

Key Responsibilities Are As Follows

• Moving plants, equipment, furniture, deliveries, and materials around site efficiently as required by the facilities team workstreams (e.g. security, material delivery, waste management strategy, cleaning, catering, and post).
• Support the planning of events logistics including loading and unloading of equipment and supporting the move around the building to the correct space. Including signing in events contractors.
• Support with the launch, use and training of the loading bay management system.
• Responsible for all traffic management internally and externally and loading bay cleanliness as well as reporting and managing issues or breakdowns of equipment in the area.
• Plan and integrate with key contractors to meet the needs of the planned programme and deconfliction of onsite space and time where appropriate.
• Support in the evaluation of appropriate delivery management booking systems.
• Support the management of subcontractors to deliver their package of goods or services.
• Support sustainability through clear and concise management on site of all waste movements and supporting with recycling initiatives.
• Undertake the Control of Works Authorised Person (AP) role and support identification of other relevant APs and Competent Persons (CPs) in cluster.
• Manage the waste service provider and look to improve on service delivery working with all Facilities teams across site.

Person Specification

• Excellent motivational and influencing skills, with high levels of personal integrity.
• Organised, able to prioritise and deliver within high pressure, business critical environments.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation and manual handling.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to seek out opportunities for continuous improvement and portray vision, values and passion.

Our mission: To build a world-class business through exceptional service and exceptional people

Why CBRE?

Salary & Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits programme, designed to make sure you feel valued in your role, with benefits that support the mental, physical, emotional and financial health for you and your family.

Learning & Development: Access LinkedIn Learning from day one with over 16,000 courses available, grow through our internal career pathways an unlimited training support on Talent Coach.

Values-Based Culture: We encourage new ways of working, driving innovation, whilst always living to our RISE values. Respect, Integrity, Service and Excellence.

Positive Work Environment: Over XX% of our colleagues would recommend us as a great place to work, according to our latest internal engagement survey.

Volunteering Days: Benefit from 2 paid volunteering days per year.

Exclusive Discounts: Nuffield gym memberships and restaurant discount cards

At CBRE, we value diversity and believe that everyone is extraordinary in their own way. We are an inclusive employer. Even if you are not sure you fit all the requirements for a particular role, we’d still love to hear from you. There may be another opportunity within CBRE that is more suitable for you now or in the future.