Logistics Coordinator 

Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water: 

• We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience, 5b, £26,058 - £32,067  
• Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year) 
• Attractive pension scheme (up to 10% company contribution)  
• Development opportunities in line with the Logistics Coordinator progression plan 
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus an extra wellness day! 
• Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary  
• A great benefits package – choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover.   
• Retail savings scheme   
• Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!  

Location: Foxbridge Logistic Centre, Normanton, 5 office days per week  

Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday. 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Logistics Coordinator to join the Logistics Team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers. Could this be you? 

What we do: 

Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year, can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, it’s so much more than this. 

We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire’s water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the region’s health, wellbeing, and prosperity.  

New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. Logistics are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.   

As a Logistics Coordinator you will be the key contact for the coordination of our internal heavy lifting fleet, crane hire and relevant finances. Working with the scheduling team to provide heavy lifting capabilities for jobs when required, roughly this is 80% Planned work and 20% reactive across the region. As part of this function the coordinator works closely with various contractors and external stakeholders. 

Part of this role looks at efficiencies within the heavy lifting function to reduce Co2 emissions and fuel costs whilst ensuring the most effective vehicle is sent on a job.   

In this role, you’ll demonstrate relentless drive, energy and determination to deliver sustainable outperformance for Yorkshire Water that rigorously achieves against demanding competitive industry benchmarks.  

Where you fit in: 

• As a Logistics Coordinator you will have the ability to manage the busy demands of the service desk, scheduling and operations.  
• You will schedule the heavy lifting fleet, optimising routes and completion rates working closely with other teams. 
• You will have the ability to process payments in SAP Ariba for external suppliers 
• Covering of other roles in the function when necessary. 
• You will develop an excellent network of contacts, both internally externally 
• Work as part of the Logistics team to deliver excellent performance by understanding how their individual performance links into achieving both team’s wider objectives. 
• Demonstrate relentless drive, energy and determination to deliver sustainable outperformance for YW that rigorously achieves against demanding competitive industry benchmarks. 
• Demonstrate financial awareness when making day to day business decisions. 
• Responsible for the support of the co-ordinated output of the Logistics Team. 

What skills & qualifications you will need: 

• Full UK driving licence 
• Experience of understanding where your role fits within a business plan and then developing ways to deliver the outputs. 
• To develop and maintains effective internal and external relationships. 
• To influence and drive the right culture and behaviours. 
• Clearly demonstrates the Yorkshire Water company values and behaviours. 
• To take ownership of area in terms of supporting and advocating a safe working environment by implementing and adhering to health and safety procedures. 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. 
• Influencing and negotiating ability to be demonstrated internally and externally. 
• The ability to work flexibly and deliver results. 
• To be highly motivated and with a clearly demonstrated ability to use own initiative and deal with events and the unforeseen. 
• Proficient in the use of all Microsoft office packages, predominantly excel! – An excel test will be required!  

You will also benefit from having: 

• Experience of delivering against challenging business targets.  
• Previous experience gained within a logistics environment. 
• Good geographical knowledge of the Yorkshire region 
• Good knowledge of SAP 

Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it’s important to us that we support flexible working patterns and job share options (when we can), to help you make the best of both your work and home life. We know that juggling childcare responsibilities or getting that ideal work/life balance isn’t always easy!  

Do we sound like your cup of tea?    

If you’re an experienced Logistic Coordinator and wish to develop your career as a Logistic Coordinator and want to help us deliver exceptional service for our customers whilst protecting the environment. Apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer for you.  

If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third-Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance. 

All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required. 

We are proud to serve the Yorkshire region and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds to apply. 

Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date (May 21st), should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible. 

No agencies please