Logistics Manager

Galliford Try; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Corporate discounts

Cycle to Work schemes

Pension plan

Family leave policy

Save as You Earn

Private medical scheme options

Professional association membership

Job summary

Galliford Try is seeking a Logistics Manager for Bedfordshire to oversee construction site logistics, coordinate deliveries with the CLP, and ensure safe traffic movements in line with the Construction Logistics Plan. The role requires liaising with the CLP, site teams, and the wider supply chain to keep operations efficient and compliant.

Applicants should have construction logistics experience, CSCS card, and a willingness to progress toward a Foreman role within a supportive, safety-focused

Qualifications

• Experience in a construction-related industry with knowledge of plant, traffic management, logistics.
• Willingness to learn and develop to work towards a Foreman role.
• CSCS Card is preferred or required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure each delivery is booked on the CLP system.
• Coordinate multiple deliveries to minimise waiting times and ensure smooth traffic flow with TM resources.
• Engage proactively with the supply chain and key stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with the Construction Logistics Plan.
• Ensure compliance with the Group Safety Policy and Health and Safety regulations.
• Maintain a management system to control traffic movements and deputise when absent.
• Liaise with TM provider and site teams to maintain safe traffic routes.

Skills

CSCS Card

Logistics coordination

Traffic management

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Logistics Manager – Bedfordshire

Location – Bedfordshire

Purpose of the role:

The successful candidate will ideally possess experience in construction site Logistic Management as well as communication with stakeholders, namely the Client’s Central Logistics Provider (CLP). They will require to fully engage with the site team and supply chain to ensure all deliveries are booked in a timely manner.

What you will be doing:

• To ensure each and every delivery is booked on to the system managed by the CLP
• To co-ordinate multiple deliveries to ensure waiting time is minimised and traffic flows freely with all heavy vehicles escorted using TM resource.
• Engage proactively with the supply chain
• Ensure compliance with the Construction Logistics Plan
• Ensure compliance with Group Safety Policy and Health and Safety Regulations.
• Ensure that a management system is in place to control traffic movements that can be deputised when absent
• Engage with key stakeholders in relation to traffic movements
• Liaise with TM provider and site teams to ensure the traffic route to site is maintained and safe

About you:

• Applicants must have experience of working in a construction related industry with knowledge of plant, traffic management, logistics and comms a benefit.
• Willingness to learn and develop to work towards a Foreman role
• CSCS Card

What we can offer in return:

With an impressive order book of over £4.1 billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we’re poised for further growth and success, so if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.

We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our 'Be Well' programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues.

We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.

Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged.

Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.

Our benefits:

We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
• A wide range of corporate discounts
• Cycle to Work schemes
• Comprehensive pension plan
• Competitive family leave policy
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
• Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it
• Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role

About us:

Galliford Try is one of the UK’s leading construction groups with a vision to continuously be a people-orientated, progressive business, driven by our values to deliver lasting change for our stakeholders and the communities we work in.

Infrastructure Business

Our Infrastructure business has seen impressive growth over the last few years, securing a number of high-profile projects and places on key frameworks that have cemented our position as a leading player in the infrastructure sector.

We are committed to investing in the success of our people, our business and our partners by consistently exceeding targets and delivering value to our customers through excellence, efficiency and innovation. We ensure that we have a positive impact and lasting legacy on the local environment, society and the communities in which we work.

With a solid foundation, we are poised for continued growth. Our Sustainable Growth Strategy centres on expanding our core capabilities into adjacent markets with new and existing customers, with a focus on infrastructure resilience to support the UK’s transition to net zero.

Infrastructure (Local Authority)

Our local authority business stream focuses on delivering vital infrastructure across the country, connecting communities, improving safety and providing multi modal forms of transport through a regionally focused approach.

We have an excellent reputation in the marketplace as a trusted and reliable partner. Our strong portfolio of schemes and key role on nine frameworks in the UK provides over 100 local authorities with direct access to our services.

For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our Infrastructure business please contact Skye Bree on [e-mail]

Additional Information:

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, reduced hours or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.

We encourage, and would be grateful if, you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.

Don’t meet every requirement of the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview.

A full job description for this role is available upon request.

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