Logistics Support Manager

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  • Vacancy Reference:
    3327
  • Contract Type:
    Full Time
  • Temp or Perm:
    Permanent
  • City:
    Slough
  • Closing Date:
    20 December 2024
  • Salary:
    £49,000

Wilson James have been raising standards in security, construction logistics, aviation services, and technology for over 30 years. With 5,000 employees and a presence across over 300 client sites all over the UK, we are dedicated to delivering tailored solutions and top-tier customer service. As a leading managed service provider, we prioritise safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Joining Wilson James offers the excitement of working with diverse, vibrant clients, making for a dynamic and engaging workplace.   

We are looking for a Logistics Support Manager to join us at our client site at Heathrow. 

There is nowhere quite like Heathrow. It is a major international airport which plays an important role supporting the UK economy. It is a city within a city where many thousands of people work together to make every journey better for the 90 million passengers who travel through Heathrow every year.

The Logistic Support Manager (LSM) role is integral to the delivery of Heathrow Development Programme. This role is responsible for supporting and auditing all the staging (laydown) areas across the Heathrow campus used by the £4 billion capital construction programme. Excellent interaction and collaboration skills are paramount to ensure Contractors are set to deliver their project objectives, with safely managed logistical space needed.

What do you get from us: 
 

  • The Role – Full time hours (5 days a week - 8.30am to 5pm)
  • Pay: £49,000 -£53,000
  • Company Sick Pay 
  • Annual leave entitlement of 5.6 weeks
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • Life Assurance Scheme
  • Access to an Online GP Service for you and your dependents
  • Learning & Development – we actively encourage progression and offer various eLearning courses, progression, training whilst on site, apprenticeships, and in-house training courses.  
  • Health and Wellbeing – access to mental health support specialists 

A typical day in the life as a Logistics Support Manager:  

  • Carrying out audits for site start ups, duration and close down processes for the safe space management andlogistics processes
  • Responsible for implementation of Logistics Strategy
  • Responsible for mobilisation, implementation and delivery of logistics plans
  • Assess and revise logistic plans produced by Principal Contractors
  • Act as key linkage between Delivery Partners, Airport Operational Departments, HAL PMs and Logistics Delivery whilst ensuring adherence to governance at all levels.
  • Act as a focal point for Principal Contractors for delivery needs and feedback
  • Create and share Heathrow standards for Logistics and understand those owned by Principal Contractors
  • Engage with Health and Safety and Industrial Relations to ensure safe and appropriate logistics solutions
  • Inform strategic planning of issues and challenges associated with tactical delivery
  • Inform and input into Employers Requirements for Logistics

What are we looking for?

  • Worked on capital construction projects, either interfacing with or managing logistics. 
  • Experience of integration and partnership working within the construction logistics and aviation sector, developing,nurturing, and managing stakeholder relationships to develop new and innovative opportunities. 
  • Driving Licence cat B
  • A background of Heathrow Operations would be beneficial but is not essential
  • Project Management experience – a qualification in PRINCE2 or APM is desirable
  • IOSH safety certification

Apply today  secure your future with Wilson James! 

Wilson James is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. A criminal conviction will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position, however each case will be assessed on an individual basis. For information about Wilson James' commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, https://wilsonjames.co.uk/sustainability   

Internal Applicants
At Wilson James, we support career growth and offer internal mobility to help employees explore new roles and advance within the company. Committed to promoting from within, we provide clear career pathways and continuous skill development. Unlock your potential by applying for exciting internal opportunities and new challenges.


 
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Location
HLI Colnbrook Logistics Centre
Colnbrook Logistics Centre, Colnbrook Bypass, Slough, Berkshire, UK, SL3 0EB
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Darlynne Fernandes

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Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme
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Personal wellbeing resources
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Life assurance