Logistics officer

BOC UK & Ireland; Uttoxeter; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

BOC Limited, a Linde company, is seeking a Logistics Officer in Uttoxeter to coordinate domestic and international logistics, manage transport and paperwork, and work with the DGSA to ensure compliance. You will handle consignments from receipt to dispatch, including forklift operation and stock control.

The role requires strong communication, organisational skills, and experience in warehouse logistics, with ADR/IATA knowledge advantageous.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication for team and stakeholders.
• Strong organisational ability to work independently or in a team.
• IT literacy and ability to use bespoke software, MS Word/Excel and databases.
• Fork lift truck license is required.
• Previous warehouse or logistics experience is preferred.
• Appreciation of manual handling in a warehouse environment.
• Knowledge of transport of dangerous goods (ADR/IATA) is advantageous with training provided.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all domestic and international logistics activities for gas samples and calibration gas cylinders.
• Liaise with approved logistics providers to arrange air, sea, and road transport.
• Prepare and manage transport, customs, export, and dangerous goods documentation.
• Work with the Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor (DGSA) to meet current legislation and transport requirements.
• Package, label, palletise, and dispatch consignments per transport and safety standards.
• Manage goods inward and outward processes: receiving, inspecting, storing, and dispatching products.
• Operate forklifts and other handling equipment to load, unload and move goods safely.
• Maintain a safe, organised warehouse and monitor stock levels of packaging materials.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

IT literate

Forklift license

Warehouse/logistics experience

Manual handling

Dangerous goods knowledge

Job description

• In this role, you will coordinate all domestic and international logistics activities, including the shipment and collection of gas samples and calibration gas cylinders
• You will liaise with approved logistics providers to arrange the transportation of goods by air, sea, and road
• You will prepare and manage transport, customs, export, and dangerous goods documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant regulations
• As well as this, you will work closely with the Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor (DGSA) to ensure adherence to current legislation and transport requirements
• You will prepare, package, label, palletise, and dispatch consignments in line with applicable transport and safety standards
• You will manage goods inward and outward processes, including receiving, inspecting, storing, and dispatching products
• In this role, you will operate forklifts and other mechanical handling equipment to load, unload, and move goods safely across sites
• You will help maintain a safe, organised warehouse environment and monitor stock levels of packaging and palletisation materials

BOC Limited, a Linde company

Logistics officer

Uttoxeter, United Kingdom | req31777

What You Will Enjoy Doing

• In this role, you will coordinate all domestic and international logistics activities, including the shipment and collection of gas samples and calibration gas cylinders
• You will liaise with approved logistics providers to arrange the transportation of goods by air, sea, and road
• You will prepare and manage transport, customs, export, and dangerous goods documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant regulations
• As well as this, you will work closely with the Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor (DGSA) to ensure adherence to current legislation and transport requirements
• You will prepare, package, label, palletise, and dispatch consignments in line with applicable transport and safety standards
• You will manage goods inward and outward processes, including receiving, inspecting, storing, and dispatching products
• In this role, you will operate forklifts and other mechanical handling equipment to load, unload, and move goods safely across sites
• You will help maintain a safe, organised warehouse environment and monitor stock levels of packaging and palletisation materials

What Makes You Great

• You should possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, required for dealing on a regular one-to-one basis with members of your team and other stakeholders
• You will have sound organisational ability with the capacity to work individually or within the team
• You will be IT literate and have the adaptability to use bespoke software systems, Microsoft Word and Excel and database software.
• Fork lift truck license
• Previous warehouse or logistics experience
• Appreciation of manual handling
• Knowledge of transport of dangerous goods, in accordance with ADR and IATA regulations would be an advantage however training will be provided

Why you will love working with us

We are the largest provider of industrial, medical and special gases in the UK and Ireland. From cutting harmful emissions, to providing life‑saving oxygen and keeping food fresh, our gases play an essential role in everyday life. Our values – Safety, Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion and Community are at the heart of everything we do. They help us create an environment that puts safety first, where people do things the right way, new ideas are welcomed and everyone can be themselves.

At BOC, we take pride in our people and work hard to provide an enriching, enjoyable place to work. We have a clear vision: to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, stay and excel. We are always raising the bar, and because we are part of Linde, a global company, our people have limitless opportunities to grow and make a difference, all over the world.

What we offer you!

At Linde, the sky is not the limit. If you’re looking to build a career where your work reaches beyond your job description and betters the people with whom you work, the communities we serve, and the world in which we all live, at Linde, your opportunities are limitless. Be Linde. Be Limitless.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package with pension and life assurance as standard. In addition, we offer generous paid leave and a range of other flexible leave benefits, so that you have time to do the things you enjoy. Our recognition & reward platform celebrates great work and special moments, as well as providing a hub for health and well-being benefits, including a wide selection of savings and offers at well-known retailers.

Grow to be your best and drive your career with the training and development opportunities we offer.

Have we inspired you? Lets talk about it

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome, valued and empowered to bring their whole selves to work every day. We are more than happy to work with you to provide reasonable adjustments to enable you to present your best self.

Not sure if you fulfil the full criteria for this role? Regardless, we'd still like to hear from you! We look forward to receiving your application via our online careers site, hearing your story and getting to know you better!

Your contact person

BOC Limited, a Linde company

Gordon Dean

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BOC Limited, a Linde company acts responsibly towards its shareholders, business partners, employees, society and the environment in every one of its business areas, regions and locations across the globe. The company is committed to technologies and products that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable development.