Materials & Logistics Specialist

United Infrastructure Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible benefits

Pension scheme

Professional development

Job summary

United Infrastructure Transmission and Distribution is seeking a Senior Materials & Logistics Specialist to support multiple UK sites, ensuring efficient receipt, storage and movement of materials. You will liaise with the Supply Chain, client teams and contractors to ensure on-time delivery and compliance with company procedures.

The role offers meaningful projects across the UK transmission and distribution sector, with development plans and a focus on safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years materials/logistics experience with progression to a management role.
• Experience using ERP systems and Microsoft Office suite.
• Qualification to ISCED Level 3 and relevant handling licences.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain warehousing/materials control at the site/facility.
• Coordinate efficient warehouse operations and labour utilisation.
• Allocate, control, issue and marshal materials across locations and suppliers.
• Produce shipping documents and update procurement system with receipts.
• Attend project meetings and liaise with clients and suppliers to resolve issues.
• Ensure compliance with the Supply Chain Code of Conduct and project plans.

Skills

Materials & logistics experience

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Education

ISCED Level 3

Dangerous Goods by Sea & Air

Manual handling / Forklift licence

Telehandler Licence

HGV licence

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Materials & Logistics Specialist- Site location Bristol.

United Infrastructure Power Transmission and Distribution are recruiting for a Senior Materials & Logistics Specialist supporting the project operational demand across the UK at multiple sites. Arrival of materials and continued support to the project. In this role you willundertake the effective receipt, storage, movement and control of all materials to support the business.

You will liaise with Supply Chain, user groups, third parties, client and Supply Base & Marine contractors to ensure that all materials and equipment are received, marshalled and shipped in accordance with company procedures and internal controls.

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

As a leading provider of engineering and construction services to the UK Transmission and Distribution sector, United Infrastructure Transmission and Distribution are at the forefront of net zero 2050, with significant projects and a secured workstream for years to come. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to add value to our Procurement team to support our growing workload and to contribute to the increased network capacity required to deliver the UK government’s pathway to 2030 and the transition to net zero.

What we can offer:

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across emerging energy sectors.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion : we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business.
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market.
• Flexible benefits package inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle.
• Commitment to continued professional development: development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests.
• Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession.

• Accountable for the successful delivery of all materials and logistics activities that they are responsible for, including but not limited to:
• Establish, manage and maintain the warehousing /materials control operation at the designated warehouse/work site/client facility.
• Coordinate the efficient operation of and continuously monitor the efficiency and performance of the warehouse operations, including the utilisation of labour.
• Allocation, control, issue and marshalling of materials between different work locations and supplier in accordance with project requirements and schedule/vessel sailings.
• Coach and monitor staff in operating processes/procedures and safe working practices including but not limited to new staff inductions and daily toolbox talks.
• Production of shipping documents for all materials movements.
• Timely updating of procurement system with goods receipts / manifests / shipping documentation.
• Warehouse materials handling e.g. OS&D checks, bagging and tagging, preparation for shipping and marshalling/loading of shipments.
• Identification of materials shortages and surplus.
• Control of Inventory in accordance with required inventory regime e.g. ensuring accuracy thereof by monitoring of warehouse activity, cycle counts and stock checks.
• Requisitioning and control of small plant and equipment/tooling/consumables.
• Production of Materials Status reporting to project and client.
• Coordinating material supply to and performance/delivery of fabrication items.
• Ensuring maintenance and preservation of materials is undertaken for stored equipment.
• Attending Project Progress Meetings / Purchase Order Pre-Production Meetings.
• Liaison with all Project personnel, client representatives, and suppliers where appropriate to resolve materials supply issues.
• Ensures all Supply Chain activities are carried out in accordance with the project execution plan/schedule and/or contracting strategy, within approved budgets and in line with project processes and procedures.
• Update the project / procurement status report (PSR) in line with project / client required on site dates and current / estimate lead and delivery times, notifying any delays to supply chain management.
• Carry out all activity in accordance with the UIG Supply Chain Code of Conduct, ensure that all statutory and legal requirements and applicable processes and procedures are complied with and all documents are filed accurately and fully auditable.
• Ensures all Supply Chain activities are carried out in accordance with the project execution plan/schedule and/or contracting strategy, within approved budgets and in line with project processes and procedures.
• Ensures all requests from the project construction manager, are prepared an delivered to the project site.
• Promote safe working practices and demonstrate safety commitment.
• Understands and lives UI’s vision, values and behaviours.
• Understands and works to the UIFinancial Management Framework.
• Carry out all activity in accordance with the UISupply Chain Code of Conduct.
• All other tasks as reasonably requested by line management.

Qualifications:

• Qualified to ISCED Level 3 (Upper Secondary)
• Dangerous Goods by Sea & Air (not essential, role specific)
• Manual handling / Forklift licence experience ( essential, role specific)
• Telehandler Licence ( essential, role specific)
• HGV licence (not essential, role specific)

Knowledge, skills and experience:

• Minimum of 3 years materials / logistics experience demonstrating results and progression to a similar managementposition
• Varied and detailed work experience in the industry which would allow understanding of and exposure to key material control and logistics concepts and principles
• Previous use of ERPs.
• Competent in the use of the Microsoft Office suite of tools

Personal attributes:

• Good interpersonal skills
• Logical thinker
• Planning and organisational skills
• Methodical in the processing of work activities / actions
• Adaptability and Problem-Solving Skills

Ability to:

• Coordinate activities & prioritise workloadof self and others
• Work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Work independently to meet project / role objectives
• Mentor any junior colleagues within the project team or as requested by management.

Join us at United Infrastructure and be part of our mission to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to the complex infrastructure needs of the UK.