Logistics Operative

Balfour Beatty plc; Redcar; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Balfour Beatty is seeking a proactive Logistics Operative to support the Net Zero Teesside project at Redcar and Cleveland. You will help coordinate deliveries, track materials, and maintain stock records to keep the site moving safely and on programme.

The role requires CSCS or equivalent, good organisational and communication skills, and a practical approach to working across multiple teams. You may undertake general operative duties as required, with a strong emphasis on safety and site

Qualifications

• CSCS Card (or equivalent).
• Previous experience in logistics, stores, or site-based operations.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and ability to coordinate with multiple teams.
• Understanding of health, safety, and environmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage deliveries in line with site logistics plans.
• Receive, check, and record incoming materials and equipment.
• Control movement of materials to designated work fronts or storage areas.
• Maintain accurate records of stock, deliveries, and material movements.
• Support laydown area organisation and material segregation.
• Liaise with site teams, supervisors, and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Assist with scheduling and coordination of deliveries to minimise congestion and delays.
• Support construction activities across mechanical, electrical and general site operations.
• Assist trades with material handling and preparation.
• Maintain housekeeping standards across logistics areas and wider site.
• Carry out manual handling tasks in line with training.
• Support loading/unloading and movement of materials across site.
• Follow all site procedures, permits, and method statements.

Skills

CSCS Card

Logistics experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Health & safety standards

Tools

Stock control systems

Forklift / Telehandler experience

Job description

About The Role

Do you want to be at the forefront of one of the world’s most ambitious sustainability initiatives?

About The Role

Do you want to be at the forefront of one of the world’s most ambitious sustainability initiatives? Balfour Beatty have created iconic buildings and infrastructure all over the world over the past 115 years redefining excellence and setting the industry benchmark with every project. As a result, alongside several consortium partners; Balfour Beatty have been selected by bp (British Petroleum) to construct a first-of-a-kind fully integrated gas-fired power station with carbon capture and storage which is a key driving force behind plans to make Teesside the UK’s first decarbonised industrial cluster. Balfour Beatty is seeking a dynamic Logistics Operative to contribute to the Net Zero Teesside (NZT) project based at our site in Redcar and Cleveland.

Role purpose:

To support the efficient coordination, control, and movement of materials, equipment, and deliveries across the project, ensuring alignment with site logistics plans and programme requirements.

What you’ll be doing

Logistics Duties

• Coordinate and manage deliveries in line with site logistics plans
• Receive, check, and record incoming materials and equipment
• Control movement of materials to designated work fronts or storage areas
• Maintain accurate records of stock, deliveries, and material movements
• Support laydown area organisation and material segregation
• Liaise with site teams, supervisors, and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials
• Assist with scheduling and coordination of deliveries to minimise congestion and delays

General Operative Duties (as Required)

• Support construction activities across mechanical, electrical and general site operations
• Assist trades with material handling and preparation
• Maintain housekeeping standards across logistics areas and wider site
• Carry out manual handling tasks in line with training
• Support loading/unloading and movement of materials across site
• Follow all site procedures, permits, and method statements

Key Accountabilities

• Efficient and accurate handling of materials and logistics operations
• Flexibility to transition between logistics and general operative duties
• Supporting programme delivery through effective material flowMaintaining high standards of safety, organisation, and site control

Who we’re looking for

The following experience/qualifications are required: -

• CSCS Card (or equivalent)
• Previous experience in logistics, stores, or site-based operations
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Good communication skills and ability to coordinate with multiple teams
• Understanding of health, safety, and environmental standards

Desirable

• Experience on large-scale infrastructure or energy projects
• Forklift / Telehandler or similar plant experience (where applicable)
• Knowledge of stock control systems or materials tracking
• Manual handling training

Behavioural Expectations

• Proactive and organised approach to work
• Strong team ethic and willingness to support across disciplines
• Safety-first mindset with attention to detail
• Flexible and adaptable to changing site demands

Additional Notes

• This is not a standalone logistics role; individuals will be expected to undertake general operative duties as required
• Responsibilities may vary depending on project phase and logistics demands
• Working hours and duties will align with project requirements

Why work for us

Our people are our biggest asset and we focus on recruiting, training and developing the people who can apply innovation to deliver the infrastructure of the future. We nurture these talents, offer a great benefits package in addition to a competitive base salary and continually invest in developing the skills of our people at every level.

About Us

Balfour Beatty’s Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK’s most complex and iconic infrastructure projects. Using the latest technology, we’re driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities. From consultancy and design, to all aspects of construction and maintenance. We have the proven expertise to deliver large-scale projects safely and successfully.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/