Logistics Foreperson
Building a sustainable tomorrow
Working at BAM means delivering projects that make a difference. From the major infrastructure that keeps society moving, to the social housing, schools, and community spaces that shape daily life. We do not just talk about social value. We embed it into every build.
We are recruiting for a Logistics Foreperson to join our Plant team in Kildare, Ireland. This is a role, central to the safe, efficient and well organised running of the Plant yard, supporting the wider operational delivery of our projects across the country.
Making Possible
- Oversee and coordinate all housekeeping and stocktake activities within the Plant yard, ensuring high standards of organisation and presentation are maintained at all times.
- Liaise with the Transport Manager regarding all on-hires and off-hires entering or leaving the Plant yard, ensuring movements are properly planned and recorded.
- Organise the loading and offloading of parts and materials moving in and out of the Plant yard, prioritising safety and operational efficiency.
- Book in plant and materials through the online system, maintaining accurate and up to date records.
- Inspect the condition of plant on receipt and dispatch, reporting any defects through the system in line with company procedures.
- Complete weekly and fortnightly safety checklists required for the yard, escalating any issues to the Plant Operations Manager.
- Coordinate with site management teams and drivers to plan deliveries and collections, ensuring site requirements are met on time.
- Monitor the 12-week inspections, repairs and DOE tests for all HGVs to ensure full compliance, working closely with the HGV Fitter Foreperson.
- Carry out any other Plant yard duties necessary for the daily running of the yard, as directed by the Plant Operations Manager.
- Implement and uphold Health and Safety procedures across all yard activities.
What’s in it for you?
Opportunities! Opportunities to work with a great team on some of Irelands largest, dynamic and most exciting construction and civil engineering projects. Opportunity to develop your skills to the highest industry standards at one of the country's largest construction firms.
We are committed to our employees and offer strong competitive salaries along with benefits such as:
- 8% pension contribution.
- Private Health Insurance.
- Dental Plan.
- 26 days annual leave, incremental with years service.
- 2 Wellbeing days annually.
- Paid maternity & paternity leave.
- Learning & Development opportunities - internal progression is encouraged and fostered.
- Company vehicles (role dependent).
- .....and many more great perks.
What do you bring to the role?
- Proven experience in logistics, plant yard operations, transport coordination, or a similar role within construction, civil engineering, or a comparable operational environment.
- Working knowledge of HGV compliance requirements, including DOE testing, statutory inspections, and 12-week maintenance cycles.
- Familiarity with online plant and materials management systems, with strong administrative accuracy.
- Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a busy operational setting.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively with site teams, drivers, fitters, suppliers and senior managers.
- A practical understanding of Health and Safety requirements within a yard or operational environment.
- A proactive, solutions focused approach with strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards.
About BAM
Building a sustainable tomorrow. That’s our mission and our promise at BAM. It’s how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.
We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We’re on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.
The application process
BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at any time you feel we need to do something to make it more accessible to you, do not hesitate to let us know.
Click the link to apply and Join us in making possible
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*Please note, CV's will not be accepted directly by email.
