Logistics Specialist

PE Global is currently recruiting for a Logistics Specialist on behalf of a leading global energy technology and services organisation.

This is a permanent position offering a salary of £30,000–£38,000 per annum, depending on experience.

The role can be based at either the company’s Portlethen site near Aberdeen or Reading, with a hybrid working arrangement of 2–3 days per week in the office.

*** Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in UK

As a Logistics Specialist, you will act as a key logistics focal point, coordinating domestic and international movements and ensuring equipment and cargo are transported safely, efficiently and in line with agreed delivery requirements.

• Act as the logistics focal point for assigned business line logistics movements.
• Validate transport requests and required delivery dates across defined geographic regions or logistics lanes.
• Prepare equipment load plans in line with standard operating procedures to maximise equipment utilisation.
• Plan effective shipment and truck routings, including consolidation, cargo optimisation and backload opportunities.
• Use planning and rate-checking tools to achieve competitive transportation costs through preferred contracted rates.
• Monitor shipment execution and track cargo movements, managing deviations with logistics suppliers and keeping internal stakeholders informed.
• Issue work orders prior to each movement, including associated cost approvals.
• Identify opportunities for logistics network improvements and continuous improvement projects.
• Ensure transportation activities comply with applicable international transport regulations.
• Monitor cargo movement status and performance, investigating and addressing deviations.
• Implement proactive and corrective measures where potential delays or service deviations are identified.
• Manage international and domestic logistics movements in accordance with company policies, processes and applicable local regulations, including Finance, Personnel, LTC and QHSE requirements.
• Act as the interface between Logistics and Import/Export teams, ensuring effective communication and smooth coordination.
• Report deviations through the relevant quality management system and follow up on agreed action plans to support continuous improvement.
• Review and shortlist freight forwarder offers through the relevant bidding system.

• Experience coordinating domestic and/or international logistics movements.
• Good understanding of transportation planning, routing and shipment execution.
• Experience working with logistics suppliers, carriers and/or freight forwarders.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple shipments and priorities.
• Good commercial awareness, with an understanding of freight costs and opportunities for cost optimisation.
• Strong communication skills, with the confidence to liaise with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Experience monitoring logistics KPIs, milestones and carrier performance.
• A good understanding of transport compliance and relevant regulations.
• Strong attention to detail when managing documentation, approvals and logistics data.