Logistics & Materials Lead

HAVE YOU GOT SPIRIT?
 
Succeeding in today’s energy landscape requires collaboration, agility and the courage to challenge established ways of working. At Spirit Energy, we are redefining what good looks like in mature basin operations — focusing on safe, responsible asset stewardship, value maximisation and the delivery of an orderly energy transition.
 
Achieving this requires a broad mix of skills, experience and perspectives. Our people are central to how we operate — bringing curiosity, accountability and pragmatism to complex technical and commercial challenges. If you are ready to take the next step in your career with a forward‑thinking team committed to doing things better and differently, we would like to hear from you.
 
THE OPPORTUNITY – LOGISTICS & MATERIALS LEAD
The Logistics & Materials Lead is responsible for ensuring the reliable, safe and cost-effective delivery of logistics and materials services that support both onshore and offshore operations, including decommissioning activities support. The role integrates logistics coordination, inventory stewardship, contractor performance, and supply chain governance to maintain continuity of operations while driving efficiency, compliance, and continuous improvement across marine, aviation, warehouse, and quayside activities. 
Location: Aberdeen
Duration: 2-year contract
Contract Type: PAYE
Day Rate: TBC - For your application to be progressed, please ensure you provide a PAYE day rate banding expectation. 
 

• Please only apply if you have existing right to work in the UK.
• Please outline notice period/availability to start.

 
 
Spirit Energy currently have a non-contractual hybrid working arrangement for all office-based workers. 4 days must be worked in the office with compulsory days being Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The fourth day worked in-office (either Monday or Friday) is of the worker’s choosing but should be in keeping with what is most efficient and effective for their team. The office is open 5 days a week for full time, in-office working if this is the contractor’s preference.  
 
 
AND NOW FOR THE TECHNICAL BIT…
In role, you will be required to:
 

• Lead integrated logistics planning across marine, aviation, road transport and supply base operations.
• Coordinate the movement of personnel, equipment and materials to support offshore activities.
• Manage logistics and warehousing service providers to deliver agreed performance, safety and cost outcomes.
• Administer logistics-related contracts and identify opportunities for service improvement and value creation.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and oversee material movements, returns and recovery processes.
• Optimise stock availability while reducing surplus inventory and associated costs.
• Ensure compliant storage, handling, transport and disposal of materials, including hazardous goods.
• Coordinate vessel and helicopter schedules to maximise operational efficiency.
• Support mobilisation, demobilisation and emergency logistics readiness.
• Provide technical oversight for marine and aviation logistics activities.
• Ensure compliance with customs, end-use controls and applicable legal requirements.
• Develop collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Monitor KPIs, analyse logistics performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in operational support and on-call arrangements as required.
• Lead integrated logistics planning across marine, aviation, road transport and supply base operations.
• Coordinate the movement of personnel, equipment and materials to support offshore activities.
• Manage logistics and warehousing service providers to deliver agreed performance, safety and cost outcomes.
• Administer logistics-related contracts and identify opportunities for service improvement and value creation.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and oversee material movements, returns and recovery processes.
• Optimise stock availability while reducing surplus inventory and associated costs.
• Ensure compliant storage, handling, transport and disposal of materials, including hazardous goods.
• Coordinate vessel and helicopter schedules to maximise operational efficiency.
• Support mobilisation, demobilisation and emergency logistics readiness.
• Provide technical oversight for marine and aviation logistics activities.
• Ensure compliance with customs, end-use controls and applicable legal requirements.
• Develop collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Monitor KPIs, analyse logistics performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in operational support and on-call arrangements as required.
• Support emergency response activities by coordinating logistics, personnel, equipment and material movements to ensure operational readiness and effective incident response

 
 
ABOUT YOU
To be successful in this role, we are looking for:
 

• Experience with contracts activities (strategy, sourcing, contracts management, etc.)
• Experienced in marine operations planning.
• Experienced in aviation operations planning.
• Competent user of business systems, SAP, MS Office.
• Good organisation skills, ability to prioritise work and consistently meet deadlines.
• Good understanding of appropriate legislation, best practices and guidelines.
• Ability to manage 3rd parties to deliver in line with business expectations.
• Educated to degree level
• Relevant experience may compensate for formal education
• Vantage system - Admin Training
• Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Sea and Air
• Offshore certification (BOSIET, MIST, Medical, etc) preferred but not essential

 
 
In addition to technical knowledge and credibility, we are looking for someone who lives our values - Agility, Collaboration, Courage, Care, and Delivery. A person who embraces and supports change, while ensuring the safe and efficient operation of a mature asset
 
 


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