Logistics Manager

Logistics Manager – Norfolk Offshore Wind Zone

Would you like to join one of the UK's Best Big Companies as awarded by Best Companies? Murphy is currently recruiting for a Logistics Manager to join our award-winning Energy team on the Norfolk Offshore Wind Zone project in Norwich. Our team is known for its extensive in-house expertise and continual drive to innovate within the industry. The Logistics Manager will oversee the Logistic operations for the project whilst ensuring compliance with operator’s licence conditions.

The Norfolk Offshore Wind Zone project is one of national significance, part of the UK government’s target of net zero carbon emissions by 2050. The project is located over 60km in Norfolk, from Happisburgh to Necton, with installation of approx. 360km of power cables and over 5km of horizontal direction drilling. The project spans from 2023 to 2028, providing a fantastic, once in a generational opportunity for the successful candidate to build and progress their career.

What you will be doing:

• Plan through internal and external audits so that the rules on drivers’ hours and tachograph are observed.
• Undertake quarterly reviews to ensure all logistics team are using Syrinx correctly and consistently for logistics operations.
• Support the central hire desk in management of external hauliers.
• Ensure all depots are consistent in management of route planning and abnormal loads.
• Support the Fleet Manager and Procurement to find the best fleet solution to match transport demand.
• Work directly with the hire function to ensure the MPL HGV fleet is utilised consistently, efficiently and effectively and all jobs are allocated to the correct depots. 
• Work alongside Procurement to setup framework deals to ensure external suppliers are managed by KPI’s and are giving best value. 
• Ensure all depots successfully maintain compliance with FORS, CLOCS and FTA
• Develop system for accurate reporting and recording of vehicle defects by drivers across all regions.
• Carry out regular spot checks to ensure accuracy of all records, which must be kept for a period of not less than 15 months.
• Implement controls to ensure vehicles are not overloaded.
• Ensure that authorised vehicles are kept at the authorized operating centers when not in use.
• In respect to operating licensing, ensure that the number of vehicles and trailers do not exceed the maximum numbers recorded against the operating centres.

Who we are looking for:

• Experience on large Civil Engineering / Construction projects
• Extensive knowledge of transport regulations
• Construction/Infrastructure industry contacts with the ability to call upon external experience and assistance.
• Technical experience with Transport

About Murphy

• Charity is at the heart of Murphy values; you will receive 2 days leave per year to donate your time to a charity of your choosing. Many teams choose to support a charity together to positively impact our communities. 
• Access to Murphy Wellbeing: you will have access to a host of online tools, mental health trained colleagues, and if needs be external professional support because we understand that work and life offers challenges that sometimes need a little extra support.
• Murphy is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture, making Murphy a great place to work where we can all thrive. You can get involved in numerous events and even join our committee dedicated to continuously nurturing Murphy’s inclusive culture. 

What you’ll get in return

• Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development.
• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays with the option to buy an additional 2 days holiday each year, holidays increase with length of service
• Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review
• Above market rate contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance, health screening and enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay and a maternity returners bonus
• Extra weeks holiday for all employees getting married and a wedding bonus
• Subsidised canteen facilities in core locations
• Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts and cashback, discounted gym memberships, cycle to work scheme etc

Due to the requirements of the role, in addition to our standard identity and right to work checks, successful candidates will be asked to undertake a basic Disclosure and Barring Service check.

As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer we are proud to have signed up to #BantheBoxUK and reduce barriers to employment for people with criminal records.

J Murphy & Sons Limited is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK

If you think Murphy is the place to help you thrive in a great team dedicated to delivery and engineering excellence and want to work in an inclusive team culture that rewards performance and drives personal development, apply today. If you are unable to apply online, please contact Jack Roberts on 07514 313533.