Logistics Coordinator

BAM UK & Ireland; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company car

Pension contributions 8%

Private healthcare

Life assurance

26 days holiday

wellbeing days

Volunteering day

Professional development

Job summary

BAM UK & Ireland is seeking an experienced Logistics Coordinator to support a live MOD facility in Plymouth. You will contribute to the Vehicle Management System integration within the supply chain, coordinating vehicle movements, deliveries, and reporting.

Candidates should have an HNC level or graduate qualification, proven logistics experience, and CSCS Blue/Green cards. The role emphasizes health, safety and cost-conscious resource use in a secure environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics management and administration.
• Knowledge of logistic and driver procedures and working methods.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• CSCS Card (Blue or Green) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementing Vehicle Management System (VMS) to the supply chain and project.
• Manage vehicle booking and approval, respecting access restrictions and delivery windows.
• Produce and present reports and data related to the VMS and compliance.
• Liaise with supply chain and client teams on logistics and traffic issues.
• Coordinate vehicle movements and delivery forecasts with site teams and drivers.
• Ensure health, safety, environmental and logistical policies are followed and resources used efficiently.

Skills

Logistics management

Driver procedures

Communication

MS Office

Education

HNC level or equivalent

Graduate or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Building a sustainable tomorrow

KierBAM is a Joint Venture (JV) partnership between Kier and BAM UK & Ireland’s Infrastructure segment. We are currently delivering the redevelopment project at a Royal Navy site located in Plymouth and we are seeking an experienced Logistics Coordinator.

Due to the sensitive nature of the site, BPSS security clearance is required. Please note that this process can take up to 8 weeks.

Eligibility criteria: Candidates must hold a passport from a NATO or MISWG member country and have resided in the UK for the past 5 years.

Making Possible

In this role, you will be working in a live MOD facility. Your day to day will include:

• Assist with the implementation of Vehicle Management System (VMS) to the supply chain and project.
• Manage vehicle booking and approval, in line with access restrictions and limitations, and delivered on time.
• Produce & present reports and data related to the VMS, its effectiveness and compliance.
• Liaise with supply chain and operator/clients’ team on logistic and traffic issues.
• Liaise with colleagues to provide and manage vehicle movements and delivery forecasts.
• Set personal example in health, safety, environmental and logistical matters by ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
• Adopt, maintain, and promote cost-conscious management through efficient use of all resources.
• Establish and maintain close working relationship with the client, construction teams and stakeholders.
• Attend forums and meetings to coordinate movements within the site.
• Identify potential efficiencies on vehicle movements.
• Coordinate and communicate with delivery drivers, site teams and gate management to ensure deliveries are received within limited slots with limited disruption.
• Assist with the management of movements within the site to the point of final delivery, ensuring any restrictions and unloading/loading methods are identified and implemented.
• This profile is not exhaustive. From time to time, you may be required by the Company to perform other tasks, which are not included in the above description, but are within your capabilities and, where necessary, training, and full support will be given.

What do you bring to the role?

• Qualified to HNC level, graduate or equivalent (preferred).
• Experienced in successful logistics management and administration.
• Thorough knowledge of logistic and driver procedures and working methods.
• Able to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Confident use of Microsoft office software to compile and present information within varied forums.
• CSCS Card (Blue or Green)

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• A wide range of family-friendly policies
• Company car/car allowance/travel allowance
• 8 % matched pension contributions
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• 26 days holiday
• 2 wellbeing days
• 1 volunteering day
• Personal and professional development

About BAM

Building a sustainable tomorrow. That’s our mission and our promise at BAM. It’s how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.

We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We’re on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at anytime you feel you may need any reasonable adjustments, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you.