Logistics Officer (Fleet & Transport)

Job Overview

BGS is looking for a Logistics Officer to keep our vehicles, drivers and logistics support running safely, compliantly and cost-effectively across our field, regional, technical and commercial operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily transport for staff, equipment and field teams. Manage vehicle allocation, trip scheduling, drivers and third-party transport providers.
• Maintain an accurate vehicle and logistics asset register and individual vehicle files.
• Support vehicle acquisition from specification and quotations through to delivery, registration and handover.
• Build and manage preventive maintenance schedules, work with approved workshops, review quotations and invoices, and minimise downtime.
• Track licences, insurance and inspections. Support incident investigations and insurance claims.
• Monitor fuel usage against mileage, investigate variances, and report on fleet operating costs and budgets.
• Manage logistics suppliers against agreed service levels.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain, Transport Management, Business Administration, Operations Management or a related field.
• 3–5 years’ experience in logistics, fleet, transport, facilities or operations administration, preferably in a field-based or multi-site environment.
• Hands-on experience with vehicle records, maintenance schedules, suppliers, insurance, licensing and statutory compliance.
• Experience working with budgets, quotations, purchase orders and invoices.
• Strong Excel/MS Office and reporting skills.
• A valid driver’s licence and a practical understanding of vehicle operations and maintenance.
• High integrity and sound judgement when handling company assets and suppliers.