Logistics & Planning Coordinator

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Role overview

ID: Entity: Vistry WorksRegion: Vistry Works WarringtonDepartment: ManufacturingContract Type: Permanent - Full TimeJob Location: Zodiac Building, 1060 Europa Boulevard Warrington WA5 7YUDate Posted: 22.09.2025 We have a great opportunity for a Logistics Coordinator to join our team within Vistry Works Warrington. As our Logistics Coordinator you will be responsible for planning, managing and evaluating logistics operations, liaising with internal stakeholders, suppliers, logistics providers, transportation companies and sites to ensure the right products are delivered to the right location on time, to the quality required and in the most cost-effective way. The role will also be responsible for maintaining and helping to grow the dispatch function within the logistics department and provide a robust, controlled and efficient service to all departments while creating and implementing best practices logistics principles, policies and processes across the organisation to improve operational and financial performance.

We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we're also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated.

Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you Competitive basic salary and annual bonusSalary sacrifice car scheme available to all employeesUp to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service2 Volunteering days per annumPrivate medical insurance, with employee paid coverCompetitive pension scheme through salary sacrificeLife assurance at 4 x your annual salaryShare save and share incentive schemesEmployee rewards portal with many more benefits In return, what we would like from you Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality Previous, proven experience in a Dispatch / Logistics role

Experience with 3PL

Confident communication skills, verbal and written

Experience in Microsoft Excel / Word

Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritise workload

Ability to work under pressure

More about the Logistics & Planning Coordinator role Liaise with all Contract Managers and Planning to ensure all delivery schedules are in place

Ensure trailers are available in accordance with workload

Raise purchase orders for all transport required, FLT repairs, maintenance and waste skips on site

Communicate with the logistics team on load requirements and changes

In advance, communicate with Contracts Managers and aim to maximise loads and track the savings generated

Create and issue sundries and soleplates to be issued to the dispatch team

Checking that all picking and loading pictures are uploaded to viewpoint to the standard required and report any missing to Logistics Manager

Work alongside Materials Controller completing weekly cycle counts and stock takes

Work with the senior management team to seek to continually improve production processes and efficiencies

Process Works orders through MRP system ensure these align with real time manufacture

Support with BOM updates

Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us

We build more than homes, we're making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empowerus to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you'll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation,?? and the functional support of Vistry Services, we're a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach.

Join us in making Vistry.

Benefits

Annual Leave

Enjoy 28 days' holiday plus all UK Bank Holidays. There are options to carry leave forwards and buy up to 5 days.

Pension with Legal & General

Eligible employees are auto-enrolled. You contribute 4%, we contribute 6%. Salary Sacrifice and options to increase contributions available.

Volunteer Days

With 2 paid volunteer days a year, you can give back to communities and charities.

Why Vistry

Joining Vistry is just the start of building your perfect career. In return for your passion and skills, we invest in your future, providing all the support and training you need to thrive in your career and realise your potential. Our work is rewarding in itself, but we also offer a range of financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits, plus plenty of recognition incentives. We value you and everything you help us build as we make Vistry together.

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