Job Description

Company description:

Wattrus Group

is a well-established, family-owned business based in Solihull, specialising in soft furnishings and floor coverings. With a strong reputation for excellence, we offer a fully comprehensive service of supply and installation of premium flooring product to housebuilders.

As one of the UK's leading providers in the industry, we are committed to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction, driving our continued growth and success in the marketplace.

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Wattrus Group is seeking a highly organised, passionate and proactive Logistics Coordinator to lead and support our logistics operations within the Flooring Midlands Department. This role is pivotal in ensuring a seamless, client-focused experience, coordinating effectively with site teams, installers, and clients to achieve installation schedules and maintain the strong relationships that make Wattrus Group a market leader in floor coverings. Our clients consist of some of the biggest names in new house building market, such as Taylor Wimpey, Persimmon, Barratt Redrow, Crest Nicholson and many more.

You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, providing timely, accurate information and maximising operational efficiency. We are looking for someone with experience in a logistics job role, that can effectively communicate with site teams and fitters in a timely and professional manner to ensure installation dates are being achieved

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee and maintain the flooring installation teams work, ensuring accuracy, resource optimisation, and cost efficiency. Manage job allocations, forecast upcoming installation needs, and coordinate logistics in collaboration with Contracts Managers. Coordinate flooring fitting teams on a daily basis to ensure efficient delivery of plots being installed. Ensure timely completion of installation sign-offs and resolve any discrepancies ahead of month-end cut-offs. Process and validate flooring fitters' invoices and purchase orders. Review flooring fitters' performance, quality, and cost efficiency, providing regular feedback and support for training and improvement. Support Contracts Managers with site visits, readiness checks, and Health & Safety compliance, including RAMS and equipment coordination. Act as a point of contact for site teams regarding scheduling, readiness, and site progress. Anticipate and plan for installation peaks through proactive scheduling and resource forecasting. Forecast monthly workloads and installation requirements, ensuring alignment with business targets and budgets. Reporting to the Operations Manager on a monthly basis on the overall performance of the Logistics Department. Reporting on the profitability of the Logistics Department and the Operational Efficiency on a monthly basis. Maintain vehicle schedules, condition reports, and coordinate servicing and maintenance of company vehicles. Review installation corrective action reports (CARs) and ensure timely feedback and resolution. Liaise with internal teams to align installation coordination, logistics, and reporting processes.

Qualities & Skills:

Excellent communication skills, a strong work ethic and experience working within logistics. Experience in the housebuilding or flooring industry would be an advantage, but not essential. Great organisation skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage time effectively. Highly driven, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. A desire to learn and grow with the organisation. This position offers a great opportunity for the right individual to progress to a management position within the department as it expands. Solution focused mindset with excellent problem-solving abilities. Reliable, detail-oriented and ability to work well under pressure and handle challenge situations. Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Salary and Benefits

Salary dependant on experience, however you can expect to earn between 25,000.00 and 28,000.00.

Thirty-two days (full time equivalent) holiday (including bank and public holidays).

This role is office based and the working hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm.

Website

Our website can be viewed at www.wattrus.com

Data Compliance

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We are an Equal Opportunities Employer

No Agencies please

If you require further details on the roles and responsibilities, please email recruitment@wattrus.com

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 25,000.00-28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Employee discount Free parking On-site parking
Work Location: In person