Senior Logistics Controller

NG Bailey Engineering; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and services firm is seeking a Senior Logistics Coordinator in Barrow-in-Furness. This permanent position involves managing project logistics, ensuring efficient execution in line with company guidelines, and supporting project teams to enhance productivity. The successful candidate will have experience in lean management within building services and be adept at leading logistics teams to minimize costs and improve project deliveries. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits offered.

Benefits

Car/Car allowance

Employer pension contribution up to 8%

Private Medical Insurance

Flexible benefits

Personal development programme

Qualifications

• Experience in lean management techniques, ideally within building services or construction.
• Ability to manage logistics teams and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide regional ownership and expertise in site logistics.
• Ensure projects are executed in accordance with site organization guidelines.
• Support project teams in reducing waste and improving productivity.

Skills

Lean management techniques

Health and safety leadership

Effective communication

Job description

Senior Logistics Coordinator

Barrow In Furness

Permanent Role

Competitive Salary and Flexible Benefits

Summary

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Logistics Coordinator to join our team based on our project site in Barrow In Furness.

In this role you will provide regional ownership and expertise in the area of site logistics, ensuring that projects are executed in accordance with the NG Bailey site organisation guidelines, and that they are provided with a structured stores and material management process.

You will identify project logistics resource requirements at both tender and pre-commencement stage, managing this in conjunction with the logistics and project teams, throughout a project life cycle, and to work with the project teams and supply chain to reduce waste and to improve site productivity.

This is a permanent staff position with NG Bailey. Please note that due to the nature of work on this project candidates must be able to obtain security clearance.

Some of the key deliverables in this role will include:

• Demonstrate health and safety leadership, support the project delivery teams in minimising health, safety and environmental risk.
• Ensure that specific logistics strategies are produced at both tender and pre-commencement stages, revising them through the project life cycle to include the active reduction of associated cost.
• Support project teams in reductio of MGRN rates and maximising on time in full deliveries
• Oversee the effective management and control of internal and external plant throughout all projects, ensuring returns are in a timely and cost preventive manner and that internal plant utilisation is maximised.
• Ensure that all projects deploy effective management and process for all deliveries, and that this is in accordance with the project logistics plan.
• Where required, support the region and the logistics manager with the inclusion of suitable logistics and site organisation plans in key bids.
• Support the client, project teams and logistics team to determine the most effective management of project waste and environmental plans. Work with the regional procurement teams to engage and influence supply chain.
• Manage the team of logistics controllers to ensure that the site organisational guidelines are adhered to and required logistics plans are implemented correctly.
• Effectively communicate with the logistics team to ensure they are motivated, empowered and equipped to deliver their roles, setting clear expectations, offering guidance and feedback to maximise performance and meet objectives.

What we're looking for

To be successful in this role you will have experience in lean management techniques, ideally within a building services or construction environment.

Benefits

• Car/Car allowance
• Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
• Pension with aleading provider andup to8% employer contribution
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Private Medical Insurance
• Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice)
• Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes.
• Personal development programme

Next Steps

As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.

We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.

About Us

We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.

Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward‑thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground‑breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies.

Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.