Logistics Manager - Manchester

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent procurement institute in Greater Manchester is seeking an experienced Logistics Manager for a high-value construction project. The Logistics Manager will be responsible for coordinating site logistics, leading a small team, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Candidates should have relevant qualifications, including CITB SMSTS certification and strong people management skills, to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Benefits include a pension scheme and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

35 days holiday

Qualifications

• Experience in managing logistics on a construction site.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks effectively.
• Strong commitment to health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate movement of materials and equipment on-site.
• Manage a team of operatives for efficient logistics.
• Ensure compliance with site safety measures.

Skills

Team Player

Planning and prioritisation

People management

Safety awareness

Ability to work under pressure

Education

CITB SMSTS certification

Valid First Aid qualification

CSCS card

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

About The Role

Job Title: Logistics Manager
DIVISION: Building
LOCATION: Manchester
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent
REPORTING TO: Project Manager
BENEFITS: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance, 35 days holiday + more

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Construction Site Logistics Manager for a multi‑million‑pound project based in Manchester. The Logistics Manager will be responsible for coordinating the movement of people, materials, and equipment on‑site at all times. You will lead a small team of key operatives, ensuring that all deliveries are planned and executed in line with the construction programme.

Job Description

• Organise and execute the site setup according to the agreed site Logistics Plan and Emergency plan at the company, standard level: protection of existent finished surfaces, site safety signage and notice boards, safety routes, fire points, PPE.
• Manage a team of operatives: a traffic marshal, a goods lift driver, a welfare man and labourers.
• Co‑ordinate with Defence security, planning deliveries in time with our construction programme.
• Manage the site welfare facilities.
• Organise and manage our offsite loading bay.
• Responsible for waste management, segregation of waste on site and waste collections.
• Responsible for movement of plant and materials from drop‑off point in loading bay to designated areas on site.
• Create a Logistics H&S folder with weekly inspections of hired electrical or mechanical equipment, inspections of fire points, daily briefings to operatives, inspections of temporary works on site, operative's allocation sheets, RAMS.
• Assist in weekly project team meetings to identify and resolve the logistics issues due to continuing physical site changes.
• Responsible for communicating and implementing the site rules to all operatives on site.
• Responsible for managing the emergency situations on site: accident, fire, power cut.

This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged for the Logistics Manager and the range of duties to be undertaken. It does not attempt to detail every activity. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder at regular intervals.

Essential Criteria

Technical Competencies

• CITB SMSTS certification
• Valid First Aid qualification
• CSCS card
• Full UK Driving Licence

Essential Behavioural Competencies

• Team Player with collaborative approach
• Strong planning and prioritisation skills
• Effective people management and leadership abilities
• High level of safety awareness and commitment to safe working practices
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Desirable Competencies

• Previous experience on multi‑million‑pound projects
• Knowledge of temporary works inspections and RAMS preparation

Our Commitment

At GRAHAM, we are proud to be a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and we aim to be the first choice for people from all backgrounds. We seek to promote respect for the individual and equality of opportunities. We believe that everyone should be treated solely on the basis of personal merit and contribution throughout their GRAHAM career journey and not on the value of artificial barriers, prejudices, or preferences.

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