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

• Transport & fleet operations: Coordinate daily transport for staff, equipment and field teams. Manage vehicle allocation, trip scheduling, drivers and third-party transport providers.
• Asset registry & records: Maintain an accurate vehicle and logistics asset register and individual vehicle files.
• Procurement & disposal: Support vehicle acquisition from specification and quotations through to delivery, registration and handover.
• Maintenance & repairs: Build and manage preventive maintenance schedules, work with approved workshops, review quotations and invoices.
• Compliance & safety: Track licences, insurance and inspections. Support incident investigations and insurance claims.
• Fuel & cost control: Monitor fuel usage against mileage, investigate variances, and report on fleet operating costs and budgets.
• Supplier & regional support: 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.
• 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 practical understanding of vehicle operations.