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 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 seeking a proactive Logistics Planner to join our team based at our Plymouth office. Working within a fast-paced, close-knit, and highly experienced team, you will play a crucial role in managing and organising the efficient delivery of Aggregates and Asphalt across Plymouth and the wider South West region.
This is a dynamic role that requires a sharp mind, excellent communication skills, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities in real-time.
As a Logistics Planner, your daily responsibilities will include:
- Efficiently planning a high volume of both same-day and future deliveries to ensure maximum fleet utilisation and on-time performance.
- Confidently calling clients to confirm anticipated delivery dates/times, managing expectations proactively, and delivering exceptional customer service.
- Liaising closely with internal production, sales, and site teams to anticipate potential bottlenecks and keep clients informed of any changes.
- Ensuring haulage efficiency by strategically deploying resources. You will balance internal and external customer orders to benefit for both the customer and the business.
To be successful in this role, you will bring a blend of logistics expertise and strong interpersonal skills:
- Proven experience working in a fast-paced logistics, transport planning, or distribution environment (experience in construction materials, aggregates, or heavy industry is a distinct advantage).
- Highly confident on the phone with a natural aptitude for customer service and the ability to negotiate effectively.
- A strong geographical knowledge of Plymouth, Devon, Cornwall, and the wider South West road networks.
- Exceptionally organised with the ability to remain calm under pressure, multitask, and make quick, logical 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.