Logistics Category Specialist

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

Are you looking for a role where safety, commercial insight, and relationship management come together?

We’re recruiting a Logistics Category Specialist to join Holcim UK in a brand-new, regional position covering the South East of the UK. You’ll be at the heart of our logistics network, working closely with hauliers to uphold our Zero Harm culture while helping shape cost and performance improvements.

What You'll Be Doing

• Carrying out vehicle inspections, yard audits, and safety assessments to ensure full compliance with regulatory and company standards

• Building strong, professional relationships with hauliers and acting as their main point of contact for day-to-day queries

• Monitoring telematics and performance data to identify safety risks, service improvements, and cost-saving opportunities

• Supporting regional cost, sourcing, and capacity initiatives, including spot-hire and demand planning

• Producing reports, scorecards, and insights to support performance reviews and continuous improvement

Who you are

• You have a strong understanding of road transport safety regulations and compliance standards

• You are experienced in logistics, transport operations, or fleet coordination within a regional environment

• You take pride in building professional relationships and influencing external partners constructively

• You are confident using data and reporting tools, including Excel, to track performance and drive improvements

• You are able to work independently, manage priorities, and make informed operational decisions
  

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.