Field Expeditor

Keep critical engineering spares moving and play a key role in delivering major project milestones.

Our Client has a requirement for a Field Expeditor, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Home-based (England) with regular travel to supplier locations across the UK, occasional travel within Central Europe, and periodic visits to Bridgwater.

Role Purpose:

• Monitor supplier performance and delivery progress across strategic, commissioning and operational spares.
• Identify schedule risks, delays, bottlenecks and supply chain constraints before they impact project delivery.
• Undertake supplier visits to establish the true status of procurement, manufacturing, testing, documentation and shipment readiness.
• Support recovery planning and mitigation activities to maintain delivery commitments.
• Provide accurate reporting and escalation of risks, issues and supplier performance concerns.
• Work independently while building effective relationships with suppliers and project stakeholders.

Job Role Responsibilities:

• Expedite the delivery of critical strategic, commissioning and operational spares across assigned suppliers.
• Conduct field expediting visits to supplier and manufacturer facilities.
• Validate actual manufacturing progress against supplier schedules and reported performance.
• Review procurement status, material availability, documentation progress and testing activities.
• Identify production bottlenecks, delivery risks and potential schedule impacts.
• Engage with suppliers to understand delays and monitor recovery and mitigation plans.
• Maintain detailed records of supplier commitments, risks, actions and forecast delivery dates.
• Track equipment, materials and associated documentation throughout the supply chain.
• Liaise with logistics and materials management teams to support successful delivery and site readiness.
• Prepare supplier visit reports covering progress, risks, actions, mitigation measures and supporting evidence.
• Provide clear reporting on procurement, manufacturing, inspection, testing and shipment readiness.
• Work closely with procurement, engineering, quality, logistics, project controls, commercial, commissioning and operations teams.
• Escalate significant actual or potential delivery concerns to project stakeholders as required.

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:

• Previous experience in Field Expediting, Supplier Management, Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics or Supply Chain roles within a major engineering environment.
• Experience carrying out supplier or manufacturer visits and performance assessments.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing, procurement and supply chain processes.
• Ability to interpret supplier manufacturing schedules, delivery plans and progress reports.
• Experience identifying schedule risks and monitoring recovery plans.
• Ability to challenge supplier performance while maintaining positive working relationships.
• Excellent organisation, prioritisation and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience producing concise supplier progress and visit reports.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to travel regularly throughout the UK and occasionally within Central Europe.
• Professional fluency in English.

Benefits:

• Initial 12-month contract opportunity.
• Home-based working arrangement.
• Opportunity to work across a diverse supplier network within a major engineering programme.
• Regular supplier engagement and site visits.
• Exposure to critical equipment, materials and supply chain operations.
• Collaborative environment working with multidisciplinary project teams.

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Field Expeditor looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.