Logistics Assistant

Balfour Beatty plc; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and engineering firm is seeking a Logistics Assistant for their Sizewell C project in Ipswich. In this site-based support role, you'll assist the Logistics Manager with delivery coordination, ensuring smooth logistics operations. Ideal candidates should possess strong organizational skills and prior experience in logistics. The position offers an attractive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package, emphasizing diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Benefits

Attractive salary

Company car

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension savings schemes

Enhanced maternity/paternity policies

Access to Refer and Earn scheme

Discretionary annual salary reviews

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics coordination or site support within construction or infrastructure projects.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with site teams, suppliers, and access control teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and logistics tracking systems.
• Understanding of delivery scheduling, access planning, and site logistics workflows.
• Proficiency in lift planning software.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Logistics Manager in routing deliveries to appropriate site locations.
• Coordinate with site teams to arrange storage areas and delivery attendances.
• Manage booking requests and scheduled deliveries in collaboration with the CWA team.
• Maintain delivery records and ensure documentation is complete and compliant.
• Attend site logistics meetings and contribute to planning discussions.

Skills

Logistics coordination

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Understanding of delivery scheduling

Collaborative working

Tools

Logistics tracking systems

Lift planning software

Job description

About The Role

Amazing infrastructure isn’t the only thing that gets built here. Incredible careers do too. Join our Ground Engineering team as a Logistics Assistant on the Sizewell C project and you can build something to be proud of.

Role Purpose

• A site-based support role within the GSA logistics function, assisting the Logistics Manager in the coordination of deliveries, storage, and site attendances.
• The Logistics Assistant works closely with site teams and the CWA (Civils Works Alliance) to manage bookings and plan scheduled deliveries, ensuring smooth and safe logistical operations across geotechnical sites.
• This role contributes to the efficient execution of the logistics programme and supports compliance with project requirements and parent company procedures.

What you’ll be doing

• Assist the Logistics Manager in routing deliveries to appropriate site locations.
• Coordinate with site teams to arrange storage areas and delivery attendances.
• Manage booking requests and scheduled deliveries in collaboration with the CWA team.
• Maintain delivery records and ensure documentation is complete and compliant.
• Attend site logistics meetings and contribute to planning discussions.
• Liaise with suppliers and delivery drivers to confirm access arrangements and timings.
• Monitor delivery performance and report issues or delays to the Logistics Manager.
• Support the implementation of logistics plans and traffic management strategies.
• Ensure all logistics activities comply with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Maintain accurate records in line with parent company policies and procedures.
• Assist in the development of improved logistics workflows and digital tracking systems.
• Promote a safety‑first culture and support continuous improvement in logistics operations.
• Ensure documentation is stored efficiently and accessible for audits and inspections.
• Adhere to GDPR in the handling and storage of personal and operational data.

Who we’re looking for

• Experience in logistics coordination or site support within construction or infrastructure projects.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with site teams, suppliers, and access control teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and logistics tracking systems.
• Understanding of delivery scheduling, access planning, and site logistics workflows.
• Proficiency in lift planning software.

Why work for us

Our people are our biggest asset and we focus on recruiting, training and developing the people who can apply innovation to deliver the infrastructure of the future. We nurture these talents, offer a great benefits package in addition to a competitive base salary and continually invest in developing the skills of our people at every level.

Some of Our Key Benefits Are

• An attractive/negotiated salary.
• Company car.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Pension savings schemes.
• Enhanced maternity/paternity and family‑friendly policies.
• Access to our Refer and Earn scheme.
• Discretionary annual salary reviews.

About Us

Balfour Beatty Ground Engineering is one of the UK’s leading specialist geo‑technical contractors, providing innovative piling and ground improvement solutions across all sectors.

Our comprehensive ground engineering capabilities, equipment and experience provide the solid foundations for infrastructure and buildings of any height, ranging from city skyscrapers to cross‑country rail and road projects.

Our reputation as one of the UK’s leading specialist geo‑technical contractors is earned through the delivery of ground engineering solutions on some of the UK’s largest and most prestigious projects including HS2, The Shard, Wembley Stadium, Reading Station Viaduct, Marble Arch Place, Battersea Power Station redevelopment and the A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon improvement project.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Balfour Beatty, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone D&I Strategy and Action Plan we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion.

We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence ’Employer Recognition Scheme’ and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long‑term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/.