Assistant Logistics Manager

3 weeks ago

Manchester, United Kingdom Willmott Dixon Full time

Assistant Logistics Manager

Willmott Dixon is seeking an experienced Assistant Logistics Manager to join our team on the high-profile Greenheys development project in Manchester. This is a fixed-term contract for 2 years, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to a transformative £60m development.


Key Responsibilities:


As the Assistant Logistics Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the logistics team and ensuring the smooth operation of site activities. You will manage agency staff, including gate personnel and labourers, coordinate deliveries, and maintain records for BREEAM purposes. Your role will involve producing and updating method statements and risk assessments, managing waste and skip operations, and supporting the site management team in daily tasks.


You will open the site and welfare facilities daily, attend daily activity briefings, and lead toolbox talks for the logistics team. Your responsibilities also include managing walkways and access routes, reviewing and installing signage, and conducting weekly site checks, including fire points and meter readings. Additionally, you will assist with site records for SMART Waste reporting and ensure compliance with environmental and safety standards.

Duties Include


Team Leadership: Lead the logistics team, ensuring daily SMART starts and effective performance.
Site Management: Open the site daily (6:45 – 7:00 am) and oversee logistics team operations, including site lock-up.
Delivery Coordination: Manage the delivery booking system and maintain accurate records.
Waste Management: Oversee skip and waste management, issuing clean-up notices as needed.
Documentation: Produce and update method statements and risk assessments to align with evolving site requirements.
Signage & Access: Review and manage site signage and access routes.
Compliance & Safety: Conduct weekly checks (fire points, hoarding, meter readings) and ensure Field View compliance.
IT Proficiency: Use email, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word efficiently.

Note: The duties outlined above are subject to change as the project progresses and are not exhaustive.

Essential and Desirable Criteria


SMSTS or SSSTS (Essential)
First Aid (Desirable)
Fire Marshal (Desirable)
Banksman (Desirable)

Additional Information


Availability to work 1 Saturday/weekend per month.

In return for your hard work, we offer a competitive package that includes flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. This includes an enhanced pension scheme, discounted or full private medical, life assurance, incentive bonus


Apply Now to join Willmott Dixon and contribute to shaping the future of Manchester.

About Us

With over 170 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon’s purpose is beyond profit; delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities and enhancing the environment so our world is fit for future generations. Ensuring that we add lasting value to the neighbourhoods we work in; our values, people, innovation, partnerships and focus on sustainability has allowed us to build a successful and solid privately owned business where our people can thrive. Willmott Dixon was awarded No 1 in the Best "big" Companies (2022) to work for and the Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2024 and is the first major contractor and developer to win a King’s Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development.


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