Company Overview
Grassform Group, an NPK Company, specialises in the supply and installation of temporary access solutions, including temporary roadways, trackway access roads, and site compound areas. Our solutions range from light-duty access mats to heavy-duty TuffTrak panels, manufactured from recycled plastic to deliver strength, durability, and sustainability.
At NPK and Grassform Group, we pride ourselves on our commitment to innovation, exceptional Health & Safety standards, strong environmental credentials, and delivering best‑value solutions tailored to our customers’ operational needs.
Purpose of the Role:
We are seeking a proactive and organised Logistics Assistant to support the Logistics Manager in the smooth day-to-day running of the business. This is a varied and fast-paced role, ideal for someone who enjoys coordinating operations and working collaboratively within a team environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Scheduling and coordinating deliveries and collections of ground protection panels, ensuring project timeframes are met.
* Liaising with hauliers, crews on site and the sales team to ensure clear communication across all operations
* Monitoring the movement of panels to and from project sites, reconciling inventory against site deliveries and collections tickets
* Resolve any scheduling discrepancies and manage any site delays
* Assisting with damage and loss issues relating to stock
* Responsible for raising and monitoring all the Logistics Purchase Orders/Transport Orders and communicating with individuals and the finance team if there are any concerns
* Assisting with stock control and inventory management
* Act as first point of contact within the Logistics Office during working hours to ensure phone calls are taken and queries are dealt with in a time affective manner
* Sourcing haulage at competitive rates
* Update and maintain key operational management systems, including all digital and hard copy
* Responsible for booking hotels for crews working away
* Monitor and communicate operational training requirements using data from HR, HSE and to ensure compliance with company requirement
* Provide cover for Logistics Manager role
* Supporting daily administrative and logistics tasks
* Helping to ensure all operations run efficiently and on schedule
Required Skills and Experience:
* Proven experience in logistics, transport, or supply chain administration (typically 2+ years)
* High accuracy in recording data, managing inventory, and processing documentation
* Strong, intermediate-to-advanced Office & Excel skills. Experience with hire management systems, ERP/TMS systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, MS Dynamics) is highly desirable
* Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with hauliers and internal teams
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and a professional and friendly telephone manner.
* Professional and friendly telephone manner
* Planning & organisational skills to deliver operational excellence & efficiency
* Ability to work under pressure, managing multiple, changing, and often urgent site-based logistics requirements
* Good attention to detail
* A team player with a proactive and flexible approach