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Talent Acquisition & Development Advisor at Tata Steel UK
Job Title: Specialist Logistics Manager
Department: Capex
Location: Port Talbot (SA13)
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Closing Date: Sunday 17th August 2025
We believe that our strength is not just in our steel but the diversity of our workforce. Our people make the difference.
Help Deliver One of the UK’s Largest Industrial Transformations
We are currently delivering one of the UK’s most ambitious industrial transitions – Project Invictus – a £1.25 billion transformation of our steelmaking operations through the construction of a new electric arc furnace (EAF) and other key equipment at our Port Talbot site.
Spending over £400m this year alone on capital equipment we need to begin taking delivery of thousands of items from December 2025.
We are looking for an experienced specialist Logistics Project Manager to shape the way we execute and control vital new equipment arriving on one of the largest construction projects in the country.
What you will do
As the Logistics Project Manager, you’ll develop and oversee the entire logistics plan for Project Invictus – from early strategy through to on-site execution and support. You’ll be part of the team responsible for supplier coordination, site logistics, including vehicle movements, contractor access, laydown areas, and lifting operations.
Your key responsibilities will include:
* Developing and managing the logistics strategy for the safe receipt of all OEM equipment arriving in Port Talbot for ‘Project Invictus’
* Supporting the logistics team and the safe delivery of construction work packages
* Setting up agreements with contractors and transport/logistics providers working with procurement department
* Coordinating with the appointed main contractor charged with the construction phase to avoid site bottlenecks
* Monitoring site safety, traffic flow, laydown area use and storage management
* Ensuring alignment with construction planning and scheduling
* Supporting the development of logistics KPIs and reporting tools
* Interfacing with procurement, delivery, warehousing, and compliance functions
* Liasing with equipment OEMs for delivery planning and problem solving
You’ll report into the Head of Stores and will be part of a leadership team responsible for ensuring on-time, efficient and safe delivery of capital equipment to site.
What you will need
We’re looking for a specialist logistics leader with excellent organisational and people management skills. You should have experience managing logistics on major projects, ideally moving machinery in a military, construction, infrastructure or heavy industrial environment
You’ll need:
* Proven experience in project management involving moving equipment s in a time-bound complex setting
* Experience in leading and coordinating multi-disciplinary teams
* Ability to problem solve in a time-bound environment
* A strong understanding of site safety, load security, permit to work systems, and CDM regulations
* Confidence in engaging with contractors, suppliers and senior stakeholders
* Strategic thinking, with the ability to turn plans into execution
Experience with major capital programmes, large-scale construction, military or heavy industrial projects would be a significant advantage.
For a full job description or if you’d like an informal discussion, please contact: Jon.Taylor@tatasteeleurope.com
What we can offer you
Tata Steel UK offers their employees significant benefits packages. For this role, you will benefit from:
* A market competitive salary
* 35 days holidays per annum
* Annual Pay Review
* Bonus Scheme – subject to business performance
* One of the UK’s leading defined contribution pension schemes (10% employer contribution / 6% employee contribution)
We also have an extensive list of lifestyle benefits including free onsite parking at all of our sites, an employee assistance programme as well as Employee discount scheme for companies including Vodafone, Jaguar Land Rover and also various local services.
Why us?
Tata Steel is one of the world’s top 10 steel producers. The combined group has an annual aggregate crude steel capacity of more than 33 million tonnes with approximately 80,000 employees across four continents. We’re part of the Tata Group, one of the largest, most diverse conglomerates in the world with businesses in the UK including Tata Steel, Jaguar Land Rover and Tetley Tea.
Sustainability is at the very heart of what we do and we are dedicated to managing our operations responsibly and to continuously improving our performance. Innovating for tomorrow, making a positive impact today.
Tata Steel in the UK is committed to our ambition of reducing energy consumption and to becoming a carbon neutral steelmaker by 2045, to find out more about our journey click here Stoves cooking less carbon – YouTube
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Distribution
* Industries
Mining, Manufacturing, and Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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