Logistics Coordinator

Yorkshire Water; Leeds; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual incentive

Pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Yorkshire Water is recruiting a Logistics Coordinator for the Asset Maintenance department in Leeds. The role involves coordinating internal heavy lifting fleet, external crane hire, scaffolding services, and related financial processes across the Yorkshire region.

You will collaborate with Scheduling, Operational and Delivery teams to plan and deliver lifting and access solutions safely and cost-effectively.

Qualifications

• Experience building and maintaining internal/external relationships.
• Strong MS Office and Excel capability.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate internal heavy lifting fleet and crane hire.
• Plan and optimise scaffolding and equipment hire.
• Produce reports; validate supplier invoices via SAP Ariba.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and logistics procedures.

Skills

Stakeholder mgmt

Excel

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Tools

SAP Ariba

Job description

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Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water:

• We offer a competitive salary (salary 5b) from £27, 166 to £33,43 depending on experience
• Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year)
• Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution)
• Development opportunities in line with the Logistics Coordinator progression plan
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays - plus two extra wellness days!
• Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary
• A great benefits package - choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover.
• Retail savings scheme
• Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!

Location: This role will be based in Leeds, 5 office days per week.

Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Logistics Coordinator to join the Asset Maintenance department at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers. Could this be you?

What we do:

Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year, can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, it's so much more than this.

We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire's water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the region’s health, wellbeing, and prosperity.

New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. Asset Maintenance are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.

The Logistics Coordinator is responsible for coordinating Yorkshire Water's internal heavy lifting fleet, external crane hire, scaffolding services and associated financial processes. Working closely with Scheduling, Operational and Delivery teams, the role ensures lifting, and access solutions are planned and delivered safely, efficiently and cost-effectively across the Yorkshire region.

Supporting both planned and reactive activities, the role requires effective collaboration with internal stakeholders, contractors and suppliers to deliver operational requirements within agreed timescales.

A key aspect of the role is driving efficiencies through effective resource planning, cost management and the optimisation of fleet utilisation, helping to reduce fuel consumption, carbon emissions and overall operational costs.

Where you fit in:

As our Logistics Coordinator you will:

• Managing and prioritising a high volume of lifting and scaffolding requests across a geographically dispersed region.
• Balancing operational requirements, customer expectations and financial considerations.
• Driving improvements in fleet utilisation and contractor performance whilst maintaining service levels.
• Working independently and making informed decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Act as the primary point of contact for coordinating the internal heavy lifting fleet, external crane hire and scaffolding services.
• Work closely with Service Desk, Scheduling and Operational teams to ensure resources are planned and deployed effectively.
• Coordinate contractor and supplier activities to meet operational requirements and business priorities.
• Manage scaffold and equipment hire periods, ensuring services are delivered efficiently and costs are controlled.
• Process and validate supplier invoices and payments through SAP Ariba, ensuring compliance with company procedures.
• Produce reports and performance information relating to lifting operations, scaffolding activity and associated costs.
• Maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers and contractors to support service delivery and resolve operational issues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, resource utilisation and service performance.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, environmental and logistics procedures.
• Provide support and cover across the wider Logistics function as required.

What skills, experience & qualifications you will need:

• Strong stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Experience of building and maintaining effective internal and external relationships.
• Financial awareness, including invoice validation and supplier payment processes.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications and advanced Excel capability.
• Self-motivated, proactive and able to work independently using initiative.
• Commitment to health, safety and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrates Yorkshire Water's values and behaviours.
• Full UK Driving Licence (no more than six points)

You will also benefit from having:

• Experience within logistics, fleet management, utilities or operational coordination environments.
• Experience coordinating contractors, scaffolding services, plant hire or specialist operational services.
• Experience using SAP and SAP Ariba.
• Knowledge of the Yorkshire region.
• Experience delivering against operational or business performance targets.

Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it's important to us that we support flexible working patterns and job share options (when we can), to help you make the best of both your work and home life. We know that juggling childcare responsibilities or getting that ideal work/life balance isn’t always easy!

Do we sound like your cup of tea?

Advert closing: 5th October

If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third-Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance.

All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required.

We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible.

If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that requires changes to the recruitment process, please include this information in your application. We will then discuss any reasonable adjustments required.