Plant and Logistics Coordinator – Shetlands Islands
Working for a Tier 1 contractor, part of an £80m project based on the Shetland Islands for the next 3 years.
Your Location: -
UK wide (Near an airport for ease of travel in to Aberdeen Airport)
Project Location
- Shetland Islands (1 hour flight from Aberdeen)
Working pattern:
10 days on / 4 days off
Salary:
£35,000 - £40,000 basic + 15% yearly bonus
Subsistence (If required to lodge on the Island)
- £24,000 per year
- Monthly bonus
- Shift Allowance (Circa 40% of base salary per year)
- All flights
- All travel cost to the Airport (Parking / Taxis)
- Housing accommodation.
- End of project Bonus
Role Description
The Resolute Group has been retained to secure a Plant and Logistics Coordinator to join the support team for a major new-build substation. The role will focus on taking ownership of the site and plant logistics, tracking the availability, transportation and basically when the materials and plant will be arriving on site, given the project is on the Shetland Islands with limited access to the mainland.
The role is broken down into two key areas:
Plant & Equipment Management
- Ordering & Acceptance: Manage the ordering, receipt, and requirements that comes with the plant, machinery, and specialised equipment.
- Hiring & Tracking: Oversee the allocation, tracking, and hiring or off-hiring of equipment to match site needs.
- Compliance & Safety: Ensure all plant and equipment remain compliant, safe, and fit for purpose in line with regulations.
Logistics & Site Coordination
- Site Compounds & Yards: Manage site compounds and storage yards, including enforcing material handling procedures.
- Deliveries & Schedules: Coordinate incoming plant and material deliveries, read and interpret delivery schedules, and align movements with active site programs.
- Documentation & Assurance: Verify that correct risk assessments, method statements, and delivery documentation are in place prior to site movements.
- Stakeholder Liaison: Build relationships with the supply chain, deal with supplier quotations, and communicate delivery plans during site meetings.
You will be living on the Shetlands Islands for 10 days at a time then home for 4 days with all flights and accommodation on top of your subsistence package. With plenty of social activities in place including on site Gym, Badminton, Squash, Football, Clay pigeon shooting, Archery, and events to ensure a fully inclusive work force while living away from home.
Qualifications / Experience
- Experience of working on Construction and/or infrastructure projects.
- Working in a Site Logistics / Plant Hire positions for a Contractor not the Hire company so you understand the additional responsibilities required with this position.
PLEASE NOTE
You must be eligible to work in the UK as no Visa sponsorship are available.
All correspondence will be dealt with in the strictest of confidence.
Plant and Logistics Coordinator – Shetlands Islands employer: Resolute Group
Glasgow Heavy Civils is an exceptional employer that values innovation and collaboration in the dynamic field of power and infrastructure. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we offer comprehensive training and development opportunities, alongside a supportive work culture that embraces hybrid working arrangements. Join us to be part of impactful projects while enjoying competitive benefits, including a generous salary package and flexible working options.
