Logistics Manager

The Company

A national construction contractor with over 20 years' experience, who provide clients with a diversity of work across a number sectors including; residential, industrial, commercial and civil engineering. Projects range in value from £5m - £100m. Their shining recommendations is shown through the many accreditations and awards, from; the CECA Social Value Award to ROSPA President's Award.

The Project

As a highly-skilled Logistics Manager, you will be overseeing and managing all logistical operations on a new student accommodation development in Leeds City Centre, with a value in excess of £40m. Your role will be to ensure the safe delivery and distribution of materials, ensure the workforce, plant and materials are able to move around safely, coordinate road closures / diversions and manage health & safety.

Requirements

For this role it is essential that you carry the following professional qualifications as a minimum;

* SMSTS
* First Aid
* Traffic Marshall

It is also essential that you hold the experience / skills below;

* The ability to work under pressure
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Previous experience working of working on high rise, city centre major projects

The Role

* Job Title: Logistics Manager
* Job Type: Freelance
* Project: £40m+ Student Accommodation Development in Leeds
* Duration: 18 Months
* Reporting to: Senior Site Manager

Duties

* Weekly reporting
* Quality management
* Management of site perimeter boundaries
* Incident investigation, recording and reporting
* Traffic and Fire Management planning and execution
* Organizing and monitoring delivery, storage and distribution of goods
* Planning and execution of pedestrian routes around site for safe access to all areas of work
* Contract management of Logistical packages ensuring progress and service is maintained
* Advise on optimal transportation activities such as routing, equipment, and schedules for delivery
* Commercial management, ensuring budgets are managed whilst continuing to deliver a quality service/ product
* Creating and enforcing policies and practices for logistics activities that focus on effectiveness sustainability, and efficiency

This is a freelance position with a competitive rate on offer for the successful candidate. For more information or to apply please contact James Shorte - Associate Director or Jenny Reid - Business Development Manager at Caval on 0113 203 1245