Logistics Manager

Anderselite Ltd; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A Tier 1 Contractor seeks a Logistics Manager for a major project in Wales. As part of a core team, you will oversee the logistics of people and equipment, ensuring safety and efficiency in construction processes. This role demands strong organizational skills and experience in heavy construction logistics.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in construction management or logistics.
• Commitment to sustainable logistics procurement.
• Capacity to handle complex logistics issues.

Responsibilities

• Manage logistics for a large construction project.
• Ensure health, safety, and well-being policies are followed.
• Coordinate with various works contractors and manage deliveries.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team Player

Organisational skills

IT Proficiency

Education

SMSTS Training

CSCS card

First Aid or Mental Health First Aid Training

Job description

I am currently working with a Tier 1 Contractor who are looking for a Logistics Manager to join their team on a permament basis for an exciting and substantial project.

The Logistics Manager role:

The logistics manager will be required to manage the movement of people, goods and equipment throughout the site in order to ensure organisational effectiveness, efficiency and safety in both the pre-construction and construction phases of the project.

- Must be experienced in undertaking a Logistics Management role on a large/ complex Heavy Construction/ Civil Engineering Project
- Must be a Team Player used to working on multi-disciplinary, large complex Heavy Construction/ Civil Engineering Project as part of a bigger team
-Must be able to undertake Line Manager duties for any direct reports allocated to manage and administer the project logistical requirements
-Must be hands on and with a "can do attitude" and used to problem solving
-Will be site-based working as a key project team member as part of the Core Team.
-IT Proficiency a must especially in utilising IT Booking in Tools/ Software
-Clear & concise communication skills
-Must be able to ensure Project Health, Safety & Well Being policies, procedures, site rules, minimum standards, works contractors RAMS are followed at all times, and ensure a positive H,S & WB culture is at the heart of all that we do
-Must be organised
-Must be open, honest & trustworthy
-Used to working to tight deadlines sometimes under challenging conditions
-Assist the Project Team in the coordination of all works contractors, which include all logistics and works activities ensuring that consideration is given to the neighbouring / local community
-Ensuring all works contractors management/ workforce, visitors, deliveries are inducted in line with both SRM & TATA-UK requirements before being allowed to step foot onto the site to work on the project
- Attend daily "Black Hat" briefings for the coordination of Trade Contractors and Sub-contractors
-Create a schedule of logistics meetings and ensure logistics are represented at site meetings
-Ensure components / equipment are delivered to site in line with the construction programme taking into account any changes on site i.e. design changes or delays
-Managing plant and equipment deliveries notified by the Works Contractors/ Client Team
-Maintain an asset register of equipment Mewps and lifting equipment delivered being used on site
-Assist with the production and implementation of the logistical phasing plans for the project, including site controls.
-Assist with the project logistical reporting, providing key logistical stats, reports recommendations to improve the project logistical interfaces to make the site operate effectively and efficiently
-Ideally located in South Wales within daily travelling distance of Port Talbot.


Your profile:

-A proven track record of delivery within a construction management or logistics function that has led to performance improvement e.g. cost reduction, process/service enhancements, innovation
-Personal commitment to promoting a sustainable approach to logistic procurement and supply chain development
-Capacity to deal with complex logistics issues, and to implement logistics and supply chain vision, strategy and priorities
-Must have Site Management Safety Training Scheme) SMSTS Training and
-Must hold relevant CSCS card
-First Aid or Mental Health First Aid Training although not a must have for the right candidate

If you were interested in discussing this further or feel you would be a good fit, please feel free to get in touch!