Vacancy Summary
At Severfield, we’re creating better ways to build for a world of changing demands. Our competitive advantage is our people, and we’re always looking for talented individuals to join us as we continue to transform skylines across the UK & Europe. A career at Severfield presents the opportunity for you to develop, grow, and to feel part of something special, after all, we are all in it together!
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Construction Logistics Coordinator to join our Commercial & Industrial Division, based at our offices in Dalton, Thirsk.
Our Commercial & Industrial division designs, fabricates and constructs structural steelwork for a variety of different sectors including commercial offices, stadia & leisure, industrial & distribution, data centres, retail and health and education.
The division has manufacturing sites in three locations: Dalton, Lostock, and Enniskillen. Each has full-service capabilities and modern manufacturing processes enabling us to provide a high-quality product to a variety of different sectors. Each of our sites has its own strong reputation in the market and between them cover a wider geographical area, including Europe. They continue to set the bar high in their highly complex market!
Vacancy Details
In the Construction Logistics Coordinator position you will be responsible for ensuring all tools and equipment are ordered accurately, cost-effectively, and delivered to site on time. This includes determining whether equipment should be purchased or hired, tracking equipment across projects for return or off-hire, and raising orders for purchased or hired tools. The role also involves generating monthly hire, purchase, and budget reports to keep costs to a minimum.
Other Responsibilities Will Include But Are Not Limited To
* Source and hire equipment, check costs, and determine the most cost-effective option (hire vs purchase).
* Pre-authorise invoices and generate monthly hire and budget reports.
* Raise purchase orders for new equipment and coordinate owed equipment between divisions.
* Complete administrative tasks and daily operations within the construction department.
* Source and onboard new suppliers in collaboration with the Procurement team.
* Arrange training for construction operatives and maintain accurate training matrices.
* Coordinate flights, accommodation, and car hire for operatives working abroad with the Travel Department.
* Collate information for visas and work permits for operatives working internationally.
* Monitor the Donseed system and liaise with the account manager to ensure functionality.
* Manage the construction fleet daily, ensuring compliance with Lex systems and policies.
Key Skills & Experience
* Previous experience in a coordinator role within construction.
* Solid administrative background in construction.
* In-depth knowledge of construction equipment and ability to source cost-effective alternatives.
* Build positive relationships and address issues constructively with internal teams and external partners.
* Excellent planning and coordination skills
* Strong literacy and numeracy skills.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office
What We Offer
At Severfield, we’re all about doing the right thing, so as you’d expect, we offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits packages.
We are an equal opportunities employer and actively encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets to apply. We value the unique perspectives that come from different life experiences and are committed to building an inclusive environment. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality, religion, or faith. At Severfield, we believe that a diverse team drives innovation and success, and we are eager to hear from all who want to contribute to our dynamic workplace.
We will be considering candidates as they apply and we will occasionally close job advertisements early in the event we receive sufficient applicants, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Recruitment agencies - Please note that we kindly request no contact from recruitment agencies or third-party providers regarding this role. We genuinely appreciate your interest but are currently managing our hiring process in-house.
About Us
Severfield is the largest structural steelwork Group in the UK and among the biggest in Europe. We have been involved in the UK’s highest profile structural steel projects and we have the design and engineering capabilities to deliver the UK’s largest, most complex projects.
Today, with multiple sites in the UK, Europe, and our joint venture in India, we have an annual capacity to produce around 300,000 tonnes of fabricated steelwork.
Acting on behalf of our clients, our project portfolio includes world-class stadia, bridges, national infrastructure, as well as shaping city skylines across the UK and further afield.
Benefits
* 25 days holiday
* 7% employer pension contributions
* Employee assistance programme (EAP)
* Employee benefits scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Save as you earn
* Free onsite parking (role specific)
* Business health insurance
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