Logistics Co-ordinator

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Sector: Transport and Logistics

Role: Assistant

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

About Network Rail
Join Network Rail - Where People and Connections Matter.
At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team - you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway.

We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process.

If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!

Brief Description
We are currently seeking a Logistics Co-ordinator to manage and direct the logistics team developing safe, sustainable and efficient working practices. Maintain, control and monitor the minor stocking points across the Sussex Route. Manage transportation, warehousing, inventory management, material handling and order fulfilments. Manage and supply storage for small plant, tools, materials and consumables. Provide facilities management services for the Croydon and Brighton delivery units.

About the role (External)
As Logistics Coordinator, you will lead and direct the Logistics team to achieve business and functional objectives and meet key performance measures.

Other Key Accountabilities

1. Manage development of individuals and the engagement of the team.
2. Manage the arrangements for staff safety and competence.
3. Identify and implement safety, asset performance, reliability, productivity and efficiency improvement initiatives.
4. Maintain optimum stock levels to avoid shortages and impact on work delivery.
5. Maintain all allocated stores and compound in a safe and efficient manner.
6. Minimise wastage of materials and manage the disposal of waste in accordance with standards.
7. Identify and report on recurring defects in plant and materials.
8. Manage maintenance of small plant and equipment.
9. Manage calibration of small plant, tools and equipment.
10. Check that all unoccupied, operational and occupied buildings are maintained to standards.
11. Act as the client for accommodation and building projects.
12. Drive improvement and efficiencies in the management of small plant, equipment and materials.
13. Undertake an agreed programme of safety tours and staff surveillance.

Person Specification

Essential criteria:
Knowledge of logistics processes and techniques.
Knowledge of plant and tools specification.
Knowledge of Environmental Legislation.
Knowledge of relevant standards and procedures.
Good communication and organisation skills.

Desirable criteria:
Knowledge of relevant Company IT systems.
Knowledge of operational railway.
Knowledge of contractual arrangements with suppliers.
Good understanding of maintenance processes and delivery techniques.

Company

Every day, 4.8 million people use our network. Keeping Britain moving and building a better railway for the future is full of challenges - but also tremendous opportunities.

From our commitments to your development, our range of benefits and our approach to Diversity & Inclusion, we believe there are many reasons to join the team at Network Rail.

We're proactive in empowering employees with the knowledge to help them progress. We encourage all our employees to be ambitious and offer great training and career development opportunities.

We believe that investing in our people is one of the most effective ways of improving the safety, reliability and efficiency of the railway.

We also know that it's vital to get each individual's training programme just right. As well as helping us to meet our immediate needs, we believe this is an approach that encourages people to stay with us and develop their careers.

Your health, wellbeing and benefits

We believe that safety and performance go hand in hand and this doesn't just mean safety on the railway! We are committed to the wellbeing of our employees and believe that should come first.

We provide access to support services such as our employee assistance program to help you with finances, family, health and wellbeing. In addition to this, we offer excellent benefits, are sensitive to work-life balance and encourage our employees to use their 5 volunteer days for their favourite causes.

We have a range of benefits including:

• 28 days annual leave entitlement.
• My benefits - Our discounted online shopping site.
• A range of discounted offers including childcare vouchers, Healthcare offers - cycle to work, healthcare club discounted membership and other benefits.
• Subsidies of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets.
• A range of pension schemes.
• 2 weeks paid reserve leave for our Armed Forces community.

What Diversity and Inclusion means to us

'Diversity' means recognising differences between people while valuing the contribution they make. 'Inclusion' means creating safe and welcoming workplaces with fair cultures that encourages innovative and fresh ways of thinking.

Our aspiration is that the behaviours and actions that support diversity and inclusion will come from the conviction of everyone here at Network Rail - making diversity and inclusion a conscious part of how we run our business throughout Britain.

Disability Confident Leader

Network Rail is an accredited Disability Confident Leader. This means, where a disabled applicant meets the essential criteria for any of our vacancies, they will receive an interview.

Find out more about our recruitment process here.