Warehouse & Logistics Manager
Posted 6 days ago
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CNC Recruitment are proud to work with a lead manufacturer who is recognised and awarded as an employer of choice delivering excellence within state of the art facilities who are currently seeking a Warehouse & Logistics Manager to join their team in Mere area.
Location: Mere
Pay Rate: £40,000 - £50,000
Contract: Full Time Permanent
Hours of Work: Monday – Thursday 8:00am–5:15pm, Friday 8:00am–4:15pm
Role Purpose
To lead and manage all warehouse and logistics operations, ensuring efficient, safe, and cost-effective storage and movement of raw materials, components, and finished goods. The role ensures optimal inventory control, timely deliveries, and supports the manufacturing process through effective materials handling and logistics planning.
Duties and Responsibilities
Warehouse Operations
· Manage all daily warehouse activities, including receiving, storage, picking, packing, and dispatch.
· Ensure inventory accuracy through regular cycle counts, audits, and stock reconciliations.
· Maintain a clean, safe, and organized warehouse environment in compliance with health and safety standards.
· Monitor and improve warehouse layout and workflow for efficiency.
· Implement and monitor KPIs to drive warehouse efficiency and performance.
· Oversee handling of returns, damaged goods, and non-conforming products.
Logistics & Distribution
· Plan and coordinate logistics to ensure timely delivery of materials to production and finished goods to customers.
· Manage inbound and outbound transportation, including carrier selection, route optimisation, and freight cost control.
· Negotiate contracts and liaise with third-party logistics providers and freight forwarders to ensure service level agreements are met.
· Track shipments and resolve issues such as delays, customs clearance, or damaged goods.
Team Management
· Lead, train, and develop the warehouse and logistics team to achieve departmental goals.
· Foster a culture of continuous improvement, safety, and accountability.
· Collaborate with other departments (e.g. Manufacturing, Procurement, Customer Service) to align with business goals.
Systems & Compliance
· Manage WMS (Warehouse Management Systems) and ensure accurate data entry and reporting.
· Work with ERP systems for inventory control and production planning support.
· Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and company policies (e.g. health & safety, quality, customs, export controls).
Cost & Efficiency
· Identify opportunities to reduce logistics and warehousing costs without compromising service.
· Support lean initiatives and drive process improvements within the warehouse and logistics functions.
Requirements
Key Skills:
· Excellent organizational and time management skills
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills
· Problem-solving and decision-making ability
· Analytical thinking and attention to detail
· Leadership and team development
Qualifications and Experience:
Essential:
· Minimum 5 years’ experience in warehouse and logistics management within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
· Excellent understanding of supply chain principles and logistics best practices.
· Strong knowledge of ERP and WMS systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, etc.).
· Proven leadership and people management skills.
· Knowledge of HSE regulations and compliance requirements.
· Ability to analyse data and make decisions to improve performance.
Desirable:
· Degree or diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field.
· Experience in import/export processes and international logistics.
· Forklift license or knowledge of Material Handling Equipment operation.
Benefits
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Construction Logistics Lead - Bridgwater
Posted 2 days ago
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About the role
Join our Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick team as a Construction Logistics Lead on the Hinkley Point C Project.
About Hinkley Point C
The first new nuclear power station to be built in the UK in over 20 years; Hinkley Point C in Somerset will provide low-carbon electricity for around 6 million homes, create thousands of jobs and bring lasting benefits to the UK economy.
Marking a significant milestone in the revitalisation of our nuclear power industry, Hinkley Point C will make a major contribution to the UKs move to reduce carbon emissions. The electricity generated by its two EPR reactors will offset 9 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions a year.
This role will be 80% site based, 10% office based and 10% remote.
What you'll be doing
- Ensure all MEH Alliance Onsite Logistics activities are undertaken safely and
responsibly. - Provide and demonstrate through a positive HSE leadership,
building a strong and compliant HS&E culture throughout the whole
construction life cycle of the Project. - Be the MEH Alliance Joint Ventures focal point for Onsite material End to End coordination and building construction logistics delivery.
- Manage the interfaces between the MEH Joint Venture Delivery Partners and the On-Site Logistics Service Providers to ensure a smooth project logistics
delivery. - Actively manage and motivate the Logistics Service Delivery Organisation
stake holder. - Identify and implement Best Practice throughout the project On Site logistics
functions. - Work closely with the Logistics Service Delivery Provider to Manage, Monitor
and Control the planning and execution of logistics for the MEH Alliance
partners on a day-to-day basis.
Liaise with all client and MEH Alliance departments on construction logistics
matters. - Ensure logistics services for the project are delivered on time, within budget
and right first time. - Ensure that the Logistics Service Delivery Provider contracts Service
Level Agreements are monitored, managed and delivered to ensure best for
project safe and efficient logistics. - Liaise with all MEH Alliance services and compounds to ensure efficient
logistics services and supply chain networks are maintained and
appropriately manned to guarantee materials to Site (MTS), all materials are
tracked to handover points and final yards are fit for project. - Provide all due diligence assurance to the client of value for money to HPC
for the provision of logistics services by reviewing and approving all monthly
applications for payment. - Support the delivery of a seamless logistics process from offsite to onsite,
across different logistics partners
Who we're looking for
- Level 5 Leadership or CMI or trade equivalent (or Equivalent)
- Must come from a construction trade background to
understand construction challenges and nuances. - Can achieve Security Clearance (BPSS or Higher)
- IOSH managing safely
- Change Management qualification (APMG)
- Risk management qualification
- Project management qualification (Prince 2 or Equivalent)
- A proven track record in managing logistics contractors.
- Experience working on major construction projects
- Experience in managing logistics suppliers and large teams
- Experienced in delivering and operating as a Strategic Manager, including experience working with Joint Ventures
Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.
Why join us?
As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:
- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…
About us
Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick (BBK) is a market leading mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) and mechanical, electrical and instrumentation (ME&I) solutions provider with over 100 years of engineering expertise.
We design, install and maintain the systems that make building infrastructure work. Emphasising environmentally efficient technologies, digital construction and offsite manufacturing, our experienced teams deliver high quality solutions across the following sectors: Aviation, Buildings, Civils, Defence, Energy and New Build Nuclear.
At Balfour Beatty we are committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential, not only because this is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a better business. To ensure we deliver on this commitment, we have a UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan which sets out the wide range of targeted, proactive, measurable steps we are taking to make this a reality.
To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and Women into Construction. In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.
Supply Chain Industrial Placement - Hybrid - Bridgwater, UK
Posted 4 days ago
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About the Role
Ready to make a real impact on sustainability and innovation in the energy sector? At EDF, Success is Personal. Join our Commercial Management (Supply Chain Directorate) Industrial Placement and help shape the future of energy while building a career that’s unique to you.
“Having spent the last 12 months as an Industrial Placement in the HPC Supply Chain Team, I’ve enjoyed a range of challenges, expanding my skills and experience. I’ve been able to grow my skills in data management and strategic planning which has facilitated involving myself in very exciting projects around innovation and sustainability. I’ve very much enjoyed being a part of the collaborative forward-thinking culture.”
Paul Feakins, Supply Chain Directorate Industrial Placement
The Opportunity
This 12-month placement offers a starting salary of £24,500 and the chance to work at #Bristol (Aztec West), #Bridgwater (Satellite Delivery Centres), the #HPC Site – or a combination of these locations.
You’ll join our Commercial Management (Supply Chain Directorate) Programme, gaining hands-on experience in contract management, supplier engagement and strategic procurement. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals, contribute to real-world challenges, and develop commercial, analytical and stakeholder management skills that will support your future career.
What You’ll Be Doing
During your placement, you’ll support the delivery of Hinkley Point C by helping manage contracts, supplier relationships and governance processes. You’ll attend supplier conferences, contribute to tendering and negotiations, and help develop supply chain strategies.
Past students have supported the development of the Supply Chain’s data strategy, created automated reporting using PowerBI, enhanced insight in supplier relationship management, and contributed to regulatory engagement and strategic updates. You’ll gain exposure to the full team and develop a strong understanding of procurement and contract management.
Your Work Location
Depending on your skill set and development ambitions, you’ll be based at #Bristol (Aztec West), #Bridgwater (Satellite Delivery Centres), the #HPC Site – or a combination of these. Transport to the HPC site is provided from several collection points.
Who You Are
To be eligible for this EDF industrial placement, you need to be on track to achieve – or have already achieved – a 2:1 undergraduate degree or 2:2 postgraduate qualification in disciplines such as Business, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, Geography, Sciences, Supply Chain and Logistics (others may be considered).
We’re looking for self-motivated, analytical individuals with a desire to learn and develop. You’ll be keen to build skills in communication, problem-solving, teamwork and time-management within a commercial environment.
Our selection process is designed to bring out the best in you. We use a strengths-based approach, allowing you to showcase your skills and what truly motivates you. We believe that focusing on individual strengths is key to engagement, motivation, and success in the workplace.
At EDF we work hard to maintain a culture where Everyone’s Welcome. We encourage and embrace diversity and how it can improve our experience and performance at work. It is nevertheless a requirement that those who join us have the right to work in the UK. Whilst sponsorship may be a possibility, we reserve the right in our decisions to give priority to those who already have the right to work in the UK.
Security Vetting
To be appointed to this role, you will need to meet the criteria for Security Vetting, which will, ordinarily, require you to have been a resident of the UK for at least three of the past five years.
Pay, Benefits and Culture
Alongside a starting salary of £24,500 per annum and a market-leading pension scheme, your package will include customisable benefits such as electric vehicle leasing, discounted gym membership, life assurance, tech vouchers, experience days, and more.
At EDF, we believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed. That’s why we offer you the freedom to develop a career that’s unique to you. Here, Success is Personal – it’s your journey, powered by us.
Everyone is welcome at EDF; we’re committed to building a workforce that reflects gender balance, social mobility, and inclusion of minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities, and those with disabilities. As a Disability Confident employer, we will support applicants requiring adjustments.
We anticipate significant interest in this industrial placement scheme – so please don’t delay, apply today! Join us and find your success at EDF!
At EDF, we offer a wide range of opportunities within the discipline you've applied for. We'll work closely with you to identify the role that best matches your skills and aspirations, which means you may be considered for multiple positions.
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