Logistics Co-ordinator

**Logistics Co-ordinator; Construction - Glentress, Scottish Borders**

Forest Holidays’ cabins are set exclusively in beautiful woodland and loch-side locations throughout Great Britain.

We are developing new locations and improving our fabulous, year-round sites, ever popular with families, groups, and couples alike. You can play a key part in our exciting future.

Being part of a team to deliver projects within demanding timescales and budgets will be second nature to you. You help manage information and relationships to deliver projects that exceed expectations. Organised and positive you must be a good communicator with good people skills. You must be structured in your thinking and have good attention to detail. Energetic and resilient, with a flexibility to respond quickly to changing needs, you will have a passion for completing the task and pride in a job well done.

This role will be responsible for the day-to-day logistics and waste management during the development (build phase) of our next Forest Holidays location at Glentress, Scottish Borders.

The appointed person will proactively support the site management team to ensure works are carried out safely, on time, within the agreed budgets and to the right quality standards. Working closely with the Site Manager you will support in the implementation of key plans and processes in conjunction with the Construction Phase Plan. The role is an important conduit between the wider management team and construction partners and is a key part of ensuring the smooth day to day running of the construction project.

This role would be ideally suited to someone with onsite construction and (or) logistics experience who is looking for an opportunity to develop and progress their career.

**Role Objectives**
- Liaise with construction partners and suppliers regularly to maintain positive relationships
- Coordinate site logistics operations in accordance with Construction Phase Plan (CPP), risk assessments, and other approved management processes
- Support Site Manager with the implementation of key plans and processes, including - Site Setup & Security Plans, Tree Protection & Construction Exclusion Zone fencing, Site Signage Plan, Fire Management Plan, Traffic Management Plan, Toolbox Talks & site inductions
- Support the delivery of Toolbox Talks as appropriate
- Support the delivery of site inductions
- Attend and contribute at routine site and H&S meetings
- Support the site manager with the Quality Management System checks
- Capture & share any lessons identified with the Site Manager
- Implement Site Waste Management Plan and coordinate movement, storage, and collection of waste materials as required to maintain an immaculate and safe building site
- Manage routine operation of site welfare facilities
- Implement the site water quality monitoring regime in accordance with Pollution Prevention and Incident Management Plan (PPIP)
- Liaise between partners as required to ensure works remain on-schedule, including coordinating the receipt and internal movement of materials deliveries
- Coordinate site materials storage to optimise space available and minimise the potential for logistics delay
- Inspect materials for damage upon delivery and record and report any concerns
- Receive delivery notes and maintain accurate records to assist with stock control
- Ensure materials are stored/handled as needed to minimise risk of damage
- Manage compound and storage areas. Always keep areas organised and tidy.
- Other ad-hoc projects and duties as required by the site management team

**Skills**
- Great communication and interpersonal skills
- Practical, maintenance-based skills
- Stakeholder and Supplier/Partner/Sub-Contractor Management
- Good time management skills
- Ability to problem solve
- Good organisational skills
- Competent IT skills (incl use of MS Outlook, Excel, Word)

**Experience**

**Essential**
- Experience in workplace Health & Safety processes
- Experience working with COSHH controlled substances

**Desirable**
- Experience in construction site Health & Safety process
- Experience in construction or warehouse-based logistics management
- Trade experience

**Qualifications**

**Essential**
- Good level of general education

**Desirable**
- CITB SMSTS (or other construction industry recognized H&S qualification)
- First Aid training
- NVQ in a relevant discipline

**As our Logistics Co-ordinator we can offer you**:

- 15% annual bonus available on personal/company performance
- Get paid early with Access Early Pay - a great help for covering the unexpected
- Save on cabin breaks - pre-book a break with up to 20% off or travel last minute for just £50 a cabin. You also get a friends and family discount giving them 15% off all breaks
- Enjoy subsidised meals with our team menu at the Forest Retreat
- Plan for your retirement - join our pension scheme and we’ll pay a 5% contribution
- Save on shopping bills with discounts from hundreds of brands