Logistics Lead

Tata Steel UK; Port Talbot; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Steel UK is seeking a Logistics Lead to oversee logistics operations for an ambitious project aimed at transforming steelmaking in the UK. The successful candidate will manage site logistics, ensuring efficient and safe movement of materials while collaborating with various teams. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a significant infrastructure project with a competitive salary and extensive benefits.

Benefits

35 days holidays per annum

Annual Pay Review

Bonus Scheme – subject to business performance

Private Healthcare Scheme (Individual cover)

Defined contribution pension scheme (10% employer contribution / 6% employee contribution)

Employee assistance programme

Employee discount scheme for companies including Vodafone and Jaguar Land Rover

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics, materials movement or site operations, preferably in a construction or heavy industry environment.
• Practical understanding of health, safety and compliance requirements.
• Strong communication and coordination skills across multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing logistics operations for Project Invictus, managing deliveries and site access.
• Coordinating vehicle movements and supporting project logistics strategies.
• Maintaining safety compliance and site records.

Skills

Logistics

Materials movement

Site operations

Communication

Coordination

Job description

Job Title: Logistics Lead

Department: Capex

Location: Port Talbot (SA13)

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Contract: Fixed Term Contract until March 2028

Closing Date: Tuesday 17th June 2025

Interviews: Week commencing 23rd June

We believe that our strength is not just in our steel but the diversity of our workforce. Our people make the difference.

Help Deliver One of the UK’s Largest Industrial Transformations

Project Invictus is at the heart of Tata Steel’s ambition to build a greener, more efficient future. As we move forward with the construction of the UK’s largest electric arc furnace, we’re looking for a Logistics Lead to support the safe, timely and cost-effective movement of materials, equipment and services into and around the Port Talbot site.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a critical role in one of the most significant infrastructure projects in a generation, contributing to the delivery of a £1.25 billion transformation programme that will reshape the future of steelmaking in the UK.

What you will do

As the Logistics Lead, you’ll provide day-to-day oversight of logistics operations for all Project Invictus contractors and suppliers. Working closely with the wider logistics and site teams, you’ll manage and coordinate deliveries, storage, vehicle movements, and internal traffic flow to support project success.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing site access, laydown areas and haulage coordination for multiple contractors
• Managing safe loading/unloading and equipment movements across site
• Liaising with Tata Steel, contractors, procurement, and transport teams
• Maintaining site records, delivery schedules, and permit compliance
• Supporting site access control and vehicle/people movement planning
• Contributing to the development of logistics strategies for EAF construction

This is a site-based, practical role that will see you working closely with cross-functional teams, solving problems, and helping keep the project on track.

What you will need

We’re looking for a logistics professional who thrives in a busy, high-stakes environment. You should be proactive, hands-on, and highly organised with a strong understanding of construction logistics and site movement planning.

You’ll need:

• Experience in logistics, materials movement or site operations, preferably in a construction or heavy industry environment
• A practical understanding of health, safety and compliance requirements
• Strong communication and coordination skills across multiple stakeholders
• A collaborative mindset with attention to detail and a calm approach under pressure

Project logistics or experience supporting major capital projects would be advantageous.

For a full job description or if you’d like an informal discussion, please contact: [e-mail]

What we can offer you

Tata Steel UK offers their employees significant benefits packages. For this role, you will benefit from:

• A market competitive salary
• 35 days holidays per annum
• Annual Pay Review
• Bonus Scheme – subject to business performance
• Private Healthcare Scheme (Individual cover)
• One of the UK’s leading defined contribution pension schemes (10% employer contribution / 6% employee contribution)

We also have an extensive list of lifestyle benefits including free onsite parking at all of our sites, an employee assistance programme as well as Employee discount scheme for companies including Vodafone, Jaguar Land Rover and also various local services.

Why us?

Tata Steel is one of the world’s top 10 steel producers. The combined group has an annual aggregate crude steel capacity of more than 33 million tonnes with approximately 80,000 employees across four continents. We’re part of the Tata Group, one of the largest, most diverse conglomerates in the world with businesses in the UK including Tata Steel, Jaguar Land Rover and Tetley Tea.

Sustainability is at the very heart of what we do and we are dedicated to managing our operations responsibly and to continuously improving our performance. Innovating for tomorrow, making a positive impact today.

Tata Steel in the UK is committed to our ambition of reducing energy consumption and to becoming a carbon neutral steelmaker by 2045, to find out more about our journey click here Stoves cooking less carbon – YouTube