Plant & Logistics Manager

The Highfield Company; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Long-term career opportunities

Supportive working environment

Job summary

The Highfield Company is seeking a Plant & Logistics Manager to oversee warehouse operations, plant logistics and stock control in a civil engineering environment. Based in Telford, you will coordinate transport across the UK, manage procurement, and ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.

You will work closely with commercial teams, maintain accurate records for reporting, and lead continuous improvement of site facilities and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Experience managing warehouse, plant or logistics operations within construction or civil engineering.
• Strong knowledge of plant and equipment management.
• Experience coordinating transport and logistics across sites.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication with cross-functional teams.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with commitment to health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the warehouse and plant facility.
• Coordinate transport of plant, equipment and materials to sites across the UK.
• Maintain records of plant movements for reporting and invoicing.
• Manage stock levels and procurement of key materials.
• Coordinate incoming deliveries, including international shipments.
• Support Commercial Team with operational reporting.
• Manage supplier relationships and purchasing requirements.
• Ensure plant and equipment are inspected and compliant with legislation.
• Coordinate return, inspection and reporting of assets from sites.
• Maintain a safe, organised and compliant warehouse.

Skills

Warehouse management

Plant logistics

Stock control

Procurement

Health and safety

Planning and organisation

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Tools

CSCS Card

Job description

Overview

Plant & Logistics Manager - Specialist Civil Engineering

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Plant & Logistics Manager to join a well-established specialist contractor operating within the civil engineering and infrastructure sector. Based in Telford, you will take responsibility for managing warehouse operations, plant logistics, stock control, procurement and site facilities, ensuring plant and materials are available to support projects across the UK. This is a varied role offering the opportunity to support major infrastructure projects within a collaborative and safety-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the warehouse and plant facility.
• Coordinate the transportation of plant, equipment and materials to sites across the UK.
• Maintain accurate records of plant movements and equipment to support commercial reporting and invoicing.
• Manage stock levels and procurement of key materials and components.
• Coordinate incoming deliveries, including international shipments where required.
• Support the Commercial Team with accurate operational and financial reporting.
• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate purchasing requirements.
• Ensure plant, lifting equipment and tools are inspected, maintained and compliant with relevant legislation.
• Coordinate the return, inspection and reporting of plant and materials from project sites.
• Maintain a safe, organised and compliant warehouse environment.
• Ensure waste management and environmental compliance standards are maintained.
• Support operational teams with plant and logistics requirements.

About You

• You\'ll ideally have previous experience managing warehouse, plant or logistics operations within construction, engineering or infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of plant and equipment management.
• Experience coordinating transport and logistics.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships across operational and commercial teams.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with a strong commitment to health and safety.

Desirable

• Construction or civil engineering industry experience.
• Forklift Licence.
• LOLER Certification.
• PAT Testing qualification.
• CSCS Card.
• Knowledge of specialist construction plant.
• Willingness to travel across the UK when required.

What\'s on Offer

• Full-time permanent position
• Competitive salary
• Long-term career opportunities
• Supportive working environment
• Opportunity to work with a leading specialist contractor delivering major UK infrastructure projects