Logistics Manager

Winthrop Technologies Ltd.; Blyth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Competitive salary

Data centre projects

Job summary

Winthrop Technologies Ltd is recruiting an experienced Logistics Manager to join the Blyth project team in the United Kingdom. The role oversees on-site logistics, coordinating deliveries, materials handling, access control, and storage to align with the project programme and health & safety standards.

You will lead logistics activities across the project lifecycle, develop site logistics plans, manage subcontractors, and ensure documentation and permits are up to date.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Construction Management, or similar discipline.
• Minimum 5 - 7 years’ experience in a logistics role within construction or engineering.
• Strong experience managing site logistics on large-scale construction projects including Data Centre experience is essential.
• Knowledge of traffic management, material handling, and site coordination practices.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder coordination abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced site environment.
• Strong understanding of health & safety requirements related to site logistics.
• Data centre, industrial, or mission-critical project experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all site logistics activities across the project lifecycle
• Develop and implement site logistics plans in line with project requirements
• Coordinate deliveries, material handling, and site movements to ensure efficiency and minimal disruption
• Manage site access, traffic management, and security in line with health & safety standards
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Package Managers, subcontractors, and suppliers to align logistics with the project programme
• Monitor and control storage areas, ensuring materials are stored safely and efficiently
• Manage logistics subcontractors, including performance tracking and coordination meetings
• Ensure all logistics documentation, permits, and safety records are maintained and up to date
• Attend Site Meetings, Planning Meetings, and Logistics Coordination Meetings
• Identify and mitigate logistical risks, including congestion, delays, and site constraints
• Support the project team in maintaining a safe and organised working environment
• Prepare and issue logistics reports to the project team and senior management
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and health & safety regulations
• Proactively identify and resolve logistics and coordination issues on site

Skills

Site logistics management

Stakeholder coordination

Organisational skills

Planning

Communication

Health & safety awareness

Data centre project experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics / Supply Chain / Construction Management

Job description

Winthrop Technologies is Europe’s only dedicated data centre delivery partner, offering full turnkey solutions from design through to construction and commissioning. Headquartered in Dublin, we deliver projects across Europe and have become the most trusted name in our sector.

We are currently seeking an experienced Logistics Manager to join our project team in Blyth, United Kingdom. This role will be responsible for managing all logistics operations on site, ensuring the efficient coordination of deliveries, materials handling, site access, and storage in line with project programme and safety requirements.

• Lead and manage all site logistics activities across the project lifecycle
• Develop and implement site logistics plans in line with project requirements
• Coordinate deliveries, material handling, and site movements to ensure efficiency and minimal disruption
• Manage site access, traffic management, and security in line with health & safety standards
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Package Managers, subcontractors, and suppliers to align logistics with the project programme
• Monitor and control storage areas, ensuring materials are stored safely and efficiently
• Manage logistics subcontractors, including performance tracking and coordination meetings
• Ensure all logistics documentation, permits, and safety records are maintained and up to date
• Attend Site Meetings, Planning Meetings, and Logistics Coordination Meetings
• Identify and mitigate logistical risks, including congestion, delays, and site constraints
• Support the project team in maintaining a safe and organised working environment
• Prepare and issue logistics reports to the project team and senior management
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and health & safety regulations
• Proactively identify and resolve logistics and coordination issues on site

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Construction Management, or similar discipline
• Minimum 5 - 7 years’ experience in a logistics role within construction or engineering
• Strong experience managing site logistics on large-scale construction projects including Data Centre experience is essential
• Knowledge of traffic management, material handling, and site coordination practices
• Excellent organisational and planning skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder coordination abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced site environment
• Strong understanding of health & safety requirements related to site logistics
• Data centre, industrial, or mission-critical project experience is advantageous

• Opportunity to work for a market leader in the Data centre industry
• Working on large scale data centre projects
• Collaborative team working environments
• Career progression and development supported
• Competitive salary packages

Winthrop Technologies Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.