Logistics Coordinator

SCS Railways; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics firm is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to manage construction logistics across the HS2 project. Responsibilities include operating the logistics system and ensuring safety compliance. The ideal candidate should have experience in construction site logistics, customer service skills, and be a problem solver. This is a full-time position based in London with potential for flexible working.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with sites, suppliers and drivers.
• Ability to deliver excellent customer service.
• Calm under pressure and a problem solver.

Responsibilities

• Operating the logistics system to deliver requirements to construction sites.
• Accurate site and gate capacity management based on planning forecasts.
• Collaboration with site team for logistics system compliance.

Skills

Experience in construction site logistics

Excellent verbal communication skills

Sound knowledge of Health and Safety

Skillful problem solver

Customer service experience

Job description

Overview

The Logistics Coordinators will join the SCS Logistics team that manages construction logistics across the HS2 main works. The primary purpose is to assist the Logistic Operations Manager deliver a seamless operation to the construction sites across the SCS geographic area. Working Pattern/Flexible Working: The role is based 5 days per week at the SCS Logistics Hub, between North Acton and Willesden Junction, NW10 6QA. Working hours: we operate two shifts (07:00 - 15:00 and 10:00 - 18:00). Early and late shifts rotate monthly. We welcome you to ask about flexibility, Requests will be decided on a case-by-case basis and dependant on the needs of the business.

Role Responsibility Role Success Criteria

Responsibilities

• Operating the logistics system to deliver our teams requirements to construction sites and HS2.
• Accurate site and gate capacity management based on planning forecasts.
• Collaboration with site team to ensure logistics system compliance.
• Collaboration with suppliers to ensure company, vehicle, driver and system compliance.
• Early warning notifications for non-conformance.
• Meet response times to all queries including management of the logistics email.
• Successful relationships with stakeholders.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Actively promote Health and Safety in the workplace, setting a good example to other employees and ensuring awareness of and compliance with general Health and Safety responsibilities as set out in the Health and Safety Management System.
• Adherence and promotion of logistics processes with particular emphasis on system compliance.
• Ensure supplier, vehicle and driver compliance.
• Manage site and gate capacities based on planning forecasts within the logistics system.
• Produce KPI reports in line with SCS and HS2 requirements.
• Non-conformance management, supporting solution implementation to avoid repeat occurrences.
• Any other business relating to organizing the logistics coordinator role.

You'll be a welcomed member of the wider team, with opportunities to take on additional responsibility, join one of our networks for women, military or LGBT+ staff, and participate in cultural and social events with the local community (e.g. as a STEM ambassador).

Your personal and professional development is important to us. We welcome a discussion about how we can support you with further study, or professional membership or attainment for example.

HS2 - working with Skanska, Costain and STRABAG, closely monitors job applications, to ensure an inclusive recruitment process. To ensure we are able to maintain this, and to recruit a diverse workforce, we require candidates to complete the diversity form as part of their application so we are able to monitor and improve our approach to diversity. Please note, all responses are anonymous and we will not share any of your data with other parties. All data will be held securely, (as stated within the Data Protection Act 1998) and will be reported to HS2.

It is an SCSJV requirement that all employees, Design House, and Supply Chains must implement and comply with the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System, ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System with guidance for use, OHSAS 18001:2017 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems and ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Information Security Management System, Policies, Plans, Procedures and Processes, and statutory requirements as they affect the Joint Venture's operations and ensure that the requirements, as applicable within their discipline, are effectively implemented on the project. Develop a culture of safety on the project through the absolute commitment to the Zero Accidents target and ethos, and develops a wider awareness of quality, environmental issues and demonstrates commitment to achieve continual improvement and Zero tolerance.

Experience of working with sites, suppliers and drivers.

• Experience in construction site logistics.
• Experience in delivering excellent customer service.
• Sound knowledge of Health and Safety.
• Skillful problem solver, and calm under pressure.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• A physical or mental impairment, which has a substantial and long-term effect (over 12 months) adverse effect on your ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities.
• Demonstrated in your application and pre-interview stage that you meet the minimum job criteria and person specification for the role.

The role will work on the HS2 project. HS2 is the UK's new high speed rail network. It will be a catalyst for economic growth across Britain, freeing up space on the existing railways and connecting 8 out of the UK's 10 biggest cities with fast, reliable and frequent high speed services.

The Skanska | Costain | STRABAG (SCS JV) is delivering the HS2 London Tunnels Contract. Scope of works includes twin-bored tunnels (TBM), SCL tunnels, shaft sinking, bridge demolition and reconstruction, services diversions, earthworks and the construction of site compounds.