Logistic Planner
Holcim · Carnforth, United Kingdom
About Holcim
We are leaders in supplying innovative, sustainable building solutions to the UK construction industry; building progress for people and the planet.
Since 1858, we’ve helped shape the UK; powering the construction of homes and hospitals, roads and railways, schools and cities alike.
Our mission is to make sustainable construction a reality, through purposeful action that tackles real carbon and climate challenges. We are dedicated to helping Britain grow and thrive - by doing the right thing, doing it together, and making a difference.
Holcim UK Company Benefits
- Competitive Salary, plus bonus, 25 days holiday + your local bank holidays (with options to increase) and other benefits - all recognising the contribution you bring
- Be valued and supported, working as part of a highly respected team in a business that has a huge focus on Health & Safety
- We care about you and your family. That’s why we offer enhanced family benefits, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. We understand that your personal life and family well-being are just as important as your career, so we’re committed to supporting you every step of the way.
- Be part of something bigger with our "Women Empowered - Stronger Together Mentor Program," designed to support, inspire, and uplift women across the business.
- Free 24/7 remote GP service for you and your household, offering medical advice, prescriptions, referrals, and same-day appointments.
- Opportunities for career progression both at home and abroad
- Join our affinity groups selected by and populated by our employees which bring together employees with similar backgrounds and interests to have powerful influence on the workplace
- Staff discounts including special rates for garden landscaping products
The Opportunity
We are looking to recruit for an experienced Logistics Planner to be based at our RCC Office based in Carnforth. Working within a close knit, experienced team you will play a crucial role in organising the delivery of Aggregates & Asphalt.
No two days are the same here. From the moment you log on, you’ll be at the heart of the action, keeping our deliveries moving and our customers happy. To keep everything on track, you’ll work a mix of 6.30am to 3pm and 8.30am to 5pm shifts, plus one Saturday morning a month.
- You’ll juggle same-day and future deliveries, thinking on your feet as priorities shift and calling customers to confirm when their delivery will arrive.
- You’ll stay one step ahead by working with teams across the business to spot potential issues early, keeping customers in the loop on anything that could affect their delivery date or time.
- You’ll help negotiate haulage rates, using your commercial instincts to make every conversation count.
- You’ll deploy the right resources in the right place to maximise our haulage and fulfil internal and external orders in a way that benefits both our customers and the business.
Who you are
- You love solving problems at pace, whether that means rethinking a route, finding extra haulage at short notice or negotiating the best rate to get the job done.
- You thrive when the phone is ringing, the plan is changing and there’s a problem to solve.
- You’re a natural team player who builds strong relationships across the business, knowing that the best results come from sharing information early and pulling together when the pressure is on.
- You thrive when the phone is ringing, the plan is changing and there’s a problem to solve. You’ll also bring
We are committed to building a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.