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Logistics Specialist

Job details
Posting date: 12 May 2026
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 19 May 2026
Location: Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 9LF
Remote working: Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week
Company: Randstad CPE
Job type: Contract
Job reference: SM 1504140_1778602604

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Summary

Title: Logistics Specialist Location: Regional - Eastern Way, Heath and Reach, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 9LF Shift: Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5pm Workplace: Hybrid working - mix of regional hub office in the South, site visits and home working (Typically 2 days office, 1-2 days sites/hauliers, remainder flexible) This is safety-focused commercial role with primary responsibility for ensuring haulier compliance with Holcim safety standards and managing day-to-day haulier relationships within a designated sub-region. The Logistics Category Specialist is the "eyes and ears" of the logistics team on the ground, conducting regular inspections, audits and safety interventions across the haulier portfolio. This position is designed as the primary succession pathway to Regional Logistics Category Manager. Safety & Compliance Management (50%)

  • Conduct random and scheduled vehicle inspections across the haulier portfolio (minimum 20 per month).

  • Perform haulier yard audits assessing safety systems, vehicle maintenance and compliance documentation.

  • Monitor telematics data daily for speeding, harsh braking, driving hours and other safety violations.

  • Investigate minor safety incidents and near-misses, documenting findings and corrective actions.

  • Track and follow up on safety improvement actions with hauliers to ensure completion.

  • Support 5-Star Rating assessments and re-assessments for portfolio hauliers.

  • Maintain comprehensive safety and compliance records and ensure all haulier documentation (O-licence, insurance, MOTs, driver licences) is current.

  • Conduct driver safety briefings and toolbox talks at haulier premises.

Haulier Relationship & Inquiry Management (25%)

Performance Monitoring & Reporting (15%)

Cost Savings Support (10%)

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

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