Off Site Logistics Lead - Bridgwater at Altrad · Bridgwater

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Materials & Off-Site Logistics Lead to support the coordination and delivery of materials management and logistics activities within the MEH Alliance on Hinkley Point C.

This role will be based 100% on site at Hinkley Point C, working a standard five-day working pattern, with overtime and on-call requirements. The role will offer the opportunity to take operational leadership responsibility for the end-to-end flow of materials through the off-site warehouse operation, ensuring materials are received, managed, prepared and dispatched in line with construction demand and project priorities. Working as part of an integrated alliance delivery team, you will coordinate inbound deliveries, outbound loads and warehouse activities, working closely with warehouse providers, transport teams, Material Controllers, Planning and Construction teams to ensure material movements are effectively managed and aligned with project requirements.

Key Deliverables / Accountabilities:

• Lead and coordinate day-to-day MEH materials management activities associated with the off-site warehouse operation.
• Oversee the planning and coordination of inbound deliveries into the warehouse, ensuring expected deliveries are visible and aligned with available capacity and operational priorities.
• Coordinate outbound load planning and dispatch activities, ensuring materials are prepared and released in accordance with agreed construction priorities, call-offs and delivery requirements.
• Maintain clear oversight of inbound and outbound load schedules, identifying potential capacity constraints, conflicts and operational risks.
• Act as the primary MEH operational interface with the warehouse provider for materials management, inbound receipt and outbound dispatch activities.
• Ensure material call-offs and requests are progressed in accordance with agreed processes, providing warehouse teams with clear priorities for picking, preparation and dispatch.
• Coordinate with Material Controllers, Planning and Construction teams to ensure material requirements and delivery priorities are clearly understood.
• Monitor material readiness and availability, identifying shortages, discrepancies, quarantined materials and other constraints that may impact planned deliveries.
• Support the resolution and escalation of material discrepancies, missing materials, receipt issues and warehouse operational constraints.
• Ensure accurate material status, location and traceability is maintained across applicable project and warehouse systems.
• Work with relevant stakeholders to ensure materials are correctly identified, configured, labelled and prepared prior to dispatch.
• Monitor inbound, outbound and materials performance against agreed plans and priorities, escalating risks where performance may impact construction delivery.
• Ensure changes to delivery requirements and construction priorities are effectively communicated to warehouse and logistics teams.
• Coordinate and lead daily and weekly operational discussions with relevant warehouse and MEH stakeholders where required.
• Support the investigation and close-out of material and logistics-related occurrence reports and operational issues.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with warehouse providers, transport teams, Construction, Planning, Quality and wider MEH stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve material flow, warehouse utilisation, load planning, system accuracy and overall logistics performance.
• Provide clear performance reporting and operational updates to the Construction Logistics Lead.

Key Requirements / Qualifications:

• Previous experience within materials management, warehouse operations, logistics or supply chain in a construction, engineering or similarly regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of warehouse material flows, including receipt, storage, picking, preparation, dispatch and delivery.
• Experience coordinating inbound and outbound logistics activities within a high-volume operational environment.
• Experience managing competing material priorities and working to construction or operational delivery schedules.
• Strong understanding of material control, stock accuracy and traceability requirements.
• Experience working with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and/or project material management systems.
• Strong IT literacy, including Microsoft Excel and the ability to interpret and manage operational data and reports.
• Ability to analyse operational information, identify risks and implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to coordinate across multiple organisations and operational functions.
• Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced, safety-critical environment.
• Proven track record of success within materials, warehousing or logistics operations.
• Strong collaborative nature and ability to work effectively across organisational boundaries.
• Ability to reach sensible compromise positions while maintaining project and construction priorities.
• Strong focus on communication, safety promotion and integration with client and Alliance teams.
• Experience within a major infrastructure, nuclear or highly regulated construction environment would be advantageous.
• Experience managing or coordinating third-party warehouse and logistics providers would be advantageous.
• Experience in performance reporting, KPI management and continuous improvement would be beneficial.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership and manage a team effectively.

Due to the nature of the projects and secure nuclear environment;

• Applicants must be eligible to obtain BPSS security clearance, unless otherwise advised.
• Appointment is subject to satisfactory security clearance and background checks.

Benefits

At Altrad, our people create endless opportunities.

We are the leading provider of support services transforming our nations critical infrastructure to operate safely and sustainably.

With over 16,000 talented people across our region, we provide the full spectrum of critical services including consulting, design, engineering, construction, asset life optimisation through to decommissioning, for industries both onshore and offshore.

Why Join Altrad at Hinkley Point C

• Be part of a major UK nuclear new-build programme in Somerset
• Gain hands-on site experience within a large-scale alliance delivery model
• Structured graduate development programme with mentoring and professional support
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Clear career progression toward Chartered Mechanical Engineer status
• A professional, collaborative and safety-driven working environment

As an employer, we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and wellbeing of all our people.

Inclusivity Statement

We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible and inclusive. If you require any adjustments at any stage – including interviews or assessments, please let us know. We’re happy to discuss what would help you take part fully.