Logistics Supervisor

L.J.B & Co. Construction Recruitment; Blyth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: £60,000-£70,000 per year

Company benefits

Long-term career progression

Training and development support

Major data centre projects

International construction experience

Job summary

L.J.B & Co. Construction Recruitment is seeking a Logistics Supervisor to support a major data centre construction project in Blyth, England. This site-based role focuses on coordinating deliveries, managing storage and ensuring efficient material movements across the site.

You will lead logistics operatives, liaise with subcontractors and suppliers, and uphold safety standards to keep the project on track and congestion-free.

Qualifications

• Experience leading site logistics teams on large projects.
• Strong knowledge of deliveries, material handling and storage.
• Proven ability to coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and operatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage site compounds and storage areas.
• Book and coordinate material deliveries.
• Coordinate deliveries between off-site storage and the site.
• Ensure subcontractors understand routes, locations and procedures.
• Maintain an organised delivery schedule to optimise site logistics.
• Attend pre-start meetings to discuss logistics and access needs.
• Use delivery management systems to track bookings.
• Promote just-in-time deliveries to reduce on-site storage.
• Verify deliveries arrive on schedule and without incident.
• Prevent congestion and blockages on site roads and access routes.
• Supervise logistics staff and assign daily duties.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety procedures.
• Maintain labour allocation records and daily reports.
• Work with project teams to resolve logistics issues.

Skills

Leadership

Site logistics

Delivery coordination

Health and safety

Communication

Education

Construction/engineering qualification

Tools

Delivery management systems

Job description

Logistics Supervisor - Data Centre Construction

Salary: £60,000-£70,000 + Benefits

Location: Blyth, England

Sector: Data Centres / Mission Critical

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

A leading international data centre construction contractor is seeking an experienced Logistics Supervisor to join a major mission-critical project in Blyth.

This is a site-based role responsible for coordinating site logistics, managing storage and delivery schedules, and ensuring materials, subcontractors and operatives are organised efficiently and safely.

You'll work closely with site teams, suppliers and subcontractors to keep deliveries moving, prevent congestion and support the smooth delivery of a large-scale construction project.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage site compounds and designated storage areas.
• Book, schedule and coordinate material deliveries.
• Coordinate deliveries between off-site storage facilities and the construction site.
• Ensure subcontractors understand delivery routes, storage locations and site procedures.
• Maintain an organised delivery schedule and efficient site logistics.
• Attend pre-start meetings with subcontractors to discuss logistics, access and storage requirements.
• Use delivery management systems to coordinate and track bookings.
• Promote a just-in-time delivery approach to minimise on-site storage requirements.
• Ensure deliveries are complete and arrive as scheduled.
• Prevent congestion and obstruction of site roads and access routes.
• Ensure loading and unloading activities take place in designated areas.
• Supervise logistics operatives and coordinate daily duties.
• Ensure site teams follow health and safety procedures.
• Maintain accurate labour allocation records and daily work reports.
• Work with project teams to resolve logistics issues and maintain site efficiency.

What We're Looking For

• Ideally, at least one year of experience in site logistics or a similar supervisory role.
• Strong leadership skills and experience managing teams.
• Practical knowledge of deliveries, materials handling and storage management.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors, suppliers and site operatives.
• Understanding of construction site health and safety requirements.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a busy construction environment.
• A qualification in engineering, construction or a related discipline is desirable.
• Candidates with a strong trades background and relevant logistics experience are encouraged to apply.

Package & Benefits

• £60,000-£70,000 salary
• Company benefits
• Long-term career progression opportunities
• Professional development and training support
• Opportunity to work on major data centre and mission-critical infrastructure projects
• Join an expanding international construction organisation operating across Europe