Logistics Coordinator

Supporting both planned and reactive activities, the role requires effective collaboration with internal stakeholders, contractors and suppliers to deliver operational requirements within agreed timescales.

A key aspect of the role is driving efficiencies through effective resource planning, cost management and the optimisation of fleet utilisation, helping to reduce fuel consumption, carbon emissions and overall operational costs.

Where you fit in:

As our Logistics Coordinator you will:

• Managing and prioritising a high volume of lifting and scaffolding requests across a geographically dispersed region.
• Balancing operational requirements, customer expectations and financial considerations.
• Driving improvements in fleet utilisation and contractor performance whilst maintaining service levels.
• Working independently and making informed decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Act as the primary point of contact for coordinating the internal heavy lifting fleet, external crane hire and scaffolding services.
• Work closely with Service Desk, Scheduling and Operational teams to ensure resources are planned and deployed effectively.
• Coordinate contractor and supplier activities to meet operational requirements and business priorities.
• Manage scaffold and equipment hire periods, ensuring services are delivered efficiently and costs are controlled.
• Process and validate supplier invoices and payments through SAP Ariba, ensuring compliance with company procedures.
• Produce reports and performance information relating to lifting operations, scaffolding activity and associated costs.
• Maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers and contractors to support service delivery and resolve operational issues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, resource utilisation and service performance.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, environmental and logistics procedures.
• Provide support and cover across the wider Logistics function as required.

What skills, experience & qualifications you will need:

• Strong stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Experience of building and maintaining effective internal and external relationships.
• Financial awareness, including invoice validation and supplier payment processes.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications and advanced Excel capability.
• Self-motivated, proactive and able to work independently using initiative.
• Commitment to health, safety and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrates Yorkshire Water's values and behaviours.
• Full UK Driving Licence (no more than six points)

You will also benefit from having:

• Experience within logistics, fleet management, utilities or operational coordination environments.
• Experience coordinating contractors, scaffolding services, plant hire or specialist operational services.
• Experience using SAP and SAP Ariba.
• Knowledge of the Yorkshire region.
• Experience delivering against operational or business performance targets.

Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it’s important to us that we support flexible working patterns and job share options (when we can), to help you make the best of both your work and home life. We know that juggling childcare responsibilities or getting that ideal work/life balance isn’t always easy!

Do we sound like your cup of tea?  

If you’ve got experience in a similar role and want to help us deliver great service for our customers whilst looking after the environment, then be sure to apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you.  

Advert closing: 5th October

If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third-Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance.

All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required.

We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible.

If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that requires changes to the recruitment process, please include this information in your application. We will then discuss any reasonable adjustments required.

Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.

No agencies please.