Logistics Engineer

Lead logistics planning on complex engineering projects and play a key role in delivering safe, efficient and compliant site operations from concept through to completion.

Our Client has a requirement for a Logistics Engineer, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Oxfordshire.

Role Purpose:

• Act as the primary logistics engineering lead for assigned worksites.
• Support the planning, coordination and delivery of logistics activities across complex engineering and industrial projects.
• Undertake site assessments, walkdowns and investigations to identify logistics requirements, constraints and opportunities.
• Develop logistics strategies, worksite logistics plans and technical documentation to support project delivery.
• Coordinate the movement of materials, equipment and waste while ensuring compliance with safety, environmental and operational requirements.
• Work closely with project teams, contractors and key stakeholders to integrate logistics requirements throughout the project lifecycle.

Job Role Responsibilities:

• Lead logistics planning and engineering activities across assigned worksites.
• Conduct site visits, walkdowns and logistics investigations.
• Develop and maintain Worksite Logistics Plans and supporting technical documentation.
• Produce logistics reports and assessments, including:
• Inventory Reports
• Vehicle Movement Reports
• Routing Diagrams
• Throughput Calculations
• Specialist Equipment Assessments
• Establish, manage and maintain worksite inventories and associated logistics data.
• Develop transport routes and movement strategies for equipment, materials and waste.
• Coordinate logistics requirements with contractors, suppliers and logistics partners.
• Support the development of Pre-Construction Information (PCI) and Construction Phase Plans (CPP).
• Ensure effective transition from planning into mobilisation and execution phases.
• Provide technical logistics engineering support throughout project delivery.
• Identify logistics risks, constraints and opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain accurate logistics, inventory and asset data within digital systems.
• Support continuous improvement of logistics processes, systems, templates and KPI reporting.
• Provide regular updates on logistics progress, actions, risks and opportunities to project stakeholders.
• Support project close-out activities, ensuring inventories, records and logistics documentation are accurately completed and maintained.

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:

• Proven experience in a Logistics Engineering, Logistics Planning or similar technical logistics role.
• Experience working within industrial, construction, engineering, infrastructure, decommissioning or operational environments.
• Experience carrying out worksite logistics assessments and site investigations.
• Demonstrable experience developing logistics plans, strategies and technical documentation.
• Inventory management and logistics data management experience.
• Experience coordinating logistics activities across multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Strong planning, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to assess practical worksite conditions and develop effective logistics solutions.
• High attention to detail and commitment to technical accuracy.
• Experience working within structured or regulated environments.

Desirable:

• Experience within nuclear, decommissioning or highly regulated industrial environments.
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations.
• Experience supporting PCI and CPP development.
• Experience using digital inventory, CMMS, EAM or asset management systems.
• IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent health and safety qualification.
• Experience within logistics coordination, logistics control or site logistics management roles.
• Qualifications:
• Relevant Logistics, Engineering, Technical or equivalent vocational qualification.
• Apprenticeship or significant relevant industry experience will also be considered.
• Relevant health and safety training desirable.

Company Information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Package Manager - Logistics Engineering looking for new employment. As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.