As one of Britain’s leading distributors of the hire, sale and servicing of portable toilets throughout the North of England and South of Scotland, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an Operation and Logistics Planner to join Border Group Ltd on a fixed term basis over the busy summer events season.

Job Role

As an Operational and Logistics Planner, you will play a critical role in the coordination and execution of the company’s logistics operations. You will work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure seamless movement of goods, timely delivery, and efficient resource allocation. Your strategic planning and problem-solving abilities will help streamline processes and improve overall operational efficiency.

As part of your role, you will also be expected to use our vehicles to make deliveries to customers when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement efficient logistical plans for the movement of goods, ensuring timely deliveries and optimal resource utilisation.
• Collaborate with operations, procurement, and transportation teams to create cost-effective and scalable logistical solutions.
• Monitor daily operations to identify potential issues and proactively implement solutions.
• Analyse data and performance metrics to assess logistics operations and identify areas for improvement.
• Optimise inventory management processes and ensure stock levels are maintained to meet demand.
• Coordinate with suppliers, carriers, and vendors to schedule shipments and resolve any discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and safety standards related to transportation and logistics operations.
• Generate and maintain reports on logistics performance, cost analysis, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Work closely with the management team to forecast demand and adjust plans accordingly.

Job Criteria

The ideal Operational and Logistics Planner will have the following skills and experiences:

• Previous experience in a similar role or industry (desirable).
• Good communication.
• Ability to work under pressure in a busy environment.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong IT skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Passion to drive the business forward.

In return, we can offer a competitive salary and training and development opportunities.

Contract Type – Fixed Term (1^st March 2026 to 30^th September 2026) with the potential to become permanent depending on performance and business needs.

Working Hours – 37.5 hours per week, worked Monday to Friday from 8.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Occasional weekend availability will also be required.

Location – Woodlands Industrial Estate, Brampton Road, Longtown, Carlisle, CA6 5TR.

Border Group Ltd

Border Group Ltd is a company established from the acquisition by the Lloyd family of the assets of Border Barrier Systems, Border Loos and Border Show Services. Our oldest company Borderloos was established in 1989 and specialised in the hire, sale and servicing of portable toilets throughout Cumbria, the North of England and Scotland. In years since, the privately owned business has grown rapidly and now encompass Border Barriers which was established in 2000, Border Show Service Group, Grandstands For Hire, Showerhire UK and Woodlands Industrial Park. With the recent acquisition of Teesdale Event and Site Services Ltd and Bordaloo, the combination of these services provide nationwide coverage and enable us to cater to some of the UK’s leading Events and Construction companies.

For the opportunity to join this growing Company, please submit your CV below.

How to Apply

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