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Logistics Manager- West Cumbria
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Logistics Manager- West Cumbria
Are you a driven, solutions-focused Logistics Manager looking to make a real impact on a major construction project? We’re looking for an experienced logistics professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in creating safe, efficient, and well‑organised sites.
This is your chance to join a forward-thinking team where your expertise in planning, coordination, and leadership will directly support the success of a high‑profile project.
Department Operations Management (Site/Project/Regional) Employment Type Permanent - Full Time Location Cumbria Workplace type Onsite
What You Will Be Doing:
As our Logistics Manager, you’ll lead the full logistics function on site, ensuring everything runs safely, smoothly, and on programme. Your responsibilities will include:
Developing and implementing the full site logistics plan, from access routes and laydown areas to hoists, cranes, and welfare facilities. Managing site setup and mobilisation, including signage, temporary infrastructure, and security arrangements. Coordinating all deliveries and collections through digital booking systems (e.g., Datascope, Chime), ensuring alignment with the construction schedule. Overseeing traffic management, vehicle movements, and road cleanliness to maintain a safe, compliant site. Managing waste removal and segregation, ensuring environmental standards are met. Leading and supervising logistics teams, including hoist drivers, traffic marshals, and general labour. Collaborating with planners, commercial teams, and site management to support construction activities. Maintaining accurate records of deliveries, inspections, collections, and incidents. Delivering daily briefings, toolbox talks, and logistics team coordination meetings. Ensuring full compliance with CPP, EMP, TMP, RAMS, and site-wide safety procedures. Responding to emergency situations effectively and professionally. Driving continuous improvement, exploring smarter, leaner, and more digital approaches to site logistics.
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Essential
What you will bring:
✔ SSSTS or SMSTS certification
✔ First Aid at Work
✔ CSCS (Black or Gold)
✔ 3–5 years’ experience in construction logistics management
✔ Strong organisational and planning skills
✔ Excellent communication and team leadership abilities
✔ Familiarity with digital delivery booking systems (e.g., Datascope)
Desirable
CPCS card (e.g., Traffic Marshal, Hoist Operator) NVQ Level 3/4 in Logistics or Construction Site Supervision Membership of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Experience with lean logistics or digital site tools Temporary Works Supervisor awareness
Benefits:
26 days holiday plus bank holidays Private Healthcare Car Allowance Company Pension Volunteering Days - With Careys Foundation - or other organisations that are important to you Health Care Cashplan Cycle to work scheme Car Leasing Scheme Discounted Gym Membership Life Assurance Buy/sell holidays Other discounts and Cashback plans
About Carey Group
Our story starts in 1969 with three brothers and a van.
John, Tom and Pat Carey moved to London from Ireland and started a groundworks contracting company in London called PJ Carey Plant Hire (Oval) Ltd.
Their aspirations at the time were reflective of the values of the Carey Group today – to care about everything they did, to act with humility in all interactions, to be passionate about their work and be authentic at all times.
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The Carey Group remains a family-owned construction business, operating across the UK and Ireland. Their goal at the time was to grow to around 50 operatives and provide quality, safe work so that they and their employees could provide for their families and get safe home every day. Through hard work and sticking to their values and their word, this was certainly achieved….and some.
Throughout the years, we have remained committed to delivering on our promises, respecting our clients, offering innovative solutions and producing the highest-quality work in safe environments. These are the core principles set by our Founders, the ones we have never wavered from and they help us to fulfil our ultimate vision to be the most trusted and socially responsible construction company, that people are proud to work with.
Our strong approach is underpinned by robust financial management, continuous investment in our people, specialist equipment and strategic assets and our long-standing culture of teamwork – we want to create the very best environments for our people.
We care about our people and our partners and how we work with them, ensuring we do our best by them. Ultimately, we care about our impact on the world around us and the communities that we proudly help to shape.
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Department Operations Management (Site/Project/Regional) Employment Type Permanent - Full Time Location Cumbria Workplace type Onsite
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