Full time
Devon & Cornwall, United Kingdom
Project support
LOGISTICS SUPERVISOR
Devon & Cornwall
We are seeking to recruit a Logistics Supervisor to join our South West Water Team in Devon & Cornwall. The Logistics Supervisor will report to the Logistics Manager and will be responsible for overseeing the logistics daily activities between two depots in Cornwall (Penzance and Falmouth), where materials, plant and other containers will move to various sites in Devon and Cornwall, including the Isles of Scilly. The Logistics Supervisor will maintain the highest level of health & safety at all times whilst ensuring that service, quality, programme and productivity targets are met consistently.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a newly awarded programme of works to enhance the water and wastewater treatment provision in Devon and Cornwall, including all five inhabited islands of the Isles of Scilly, working with the Logistics Manager to ensure the smooth running of the logistics operation throughout the entire scheme.
Reporting to the Logistics Manager, duties include but are not limited to;
· Ensure the safe and timely offloading of materials, plant and other storage containers at depots in Penzance & Falmouth.
· Check off all goods received.
· Coordinate with suppliers, management and site teams regarding all movement of materials, plant and other storage containers.
· Develop the current knowledge and understanding of shipping, logistics and transport constraints established by the project team to prepare and maintain up to date logistic plans for each island and associated project.
· Work closely with the procurement department and logistics supply chain partners in line with our procurement procedures.
· Ensure Health, Safety, COSHH, and Environmental regulations are always adhered to and that any (and all), incidents are reported in line with Company procedures.
· Work closely with suppliers, logistics, transport & ferry companies to organise and plan the movement of plant & materials from the mainland to the various islands.
· Report to the Logistics Manager on performance of suppliers, logistics, transport & ferry companies.
Background & Skills;
· A background in logistics/transportation.
· A working knowledge of Health & Safety within logistics & transportation.
· Excellent communications & organisational skills
· Proactive and hardworking.
· Customer focussed and an excellent problem-solver.
· Able to prioritise workloads successfully to work to tight deadlines.
· IT literate in Word & Excel.
· A clean UK Driving licence.
· A background within construction or engineering would be advantageous but not essential.
About Trant:
Trant Engineering Has a long history of engineering and construction excellence, delivering high quality EPC engineering and construction services throughout the UK and overseas. We successfully deliver complex turnkey engineering projects in sectors such as Process & Water, Energy, Defence, Oil & Gas and Nuclear.
We offer clients a range of services including design, manufacturing, installation, construction and commissioning. Our in-house design and offsite manufacturing teams’ work closely to develop technology-based solutions with a strong focus on innovation and value engineering.
We have over 750 employees and with a healthy forward order book with a projected turnover of £180m this year, it is an exciting time to join the business.
Benefits:
At Trant, we offer the opportunity for career development and progression within a professional working environment, and we strongly support and encourage employees to gain professional qualifications.
Our company benefits package includes;
· A competitive salary.
· Company van and fuel card
· 24 days holiday + 8 bank holidays (increasing with service).
· Company Pension Scheme.
· Hybrid working where possible.
· Employee Assistance Programme.
· Bike to Work Scheme.
Equal Opportunities:
Trant Engineering Limited is committed to equal opportunities for all and we do not discriminate on the grounds of race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, gender, disability or age.
How to apply:
To apply for this position, please e-mail your CV to lynne.crawford@trant.co.uk or call our Internal Recruitment Team on 02380 665544.
*Please note, due to the volume of applications we are not always able to contact each applicant individually. If you have not heard from us within 10 working days of application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.