Logistics Lead

Serco Limited; Newark and Sherwood; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics and engineering company is seeking a Logistics Store Lead in Newark. The role involves supervising supply staff, managing stock levels, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should have storekeeping experience, knowledge of COSHH, and leadership skills. This full-time position offers a salary of £30,750 and various employee perks including a contributory pension scheme and discounts on services.

Benefits

Up to 6% contributory pension scheme

Company discounts

Safe and supportive culture

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous Storekeeping experience.
• Sound knowledge of current COSHH regulations.
• Dangerous Goods ADR qualification.
• Computer literate with MJDI experience.
• Experience leading a logistics team.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Physically fit for manual handling.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with customers for quote approvals.
• Manage suppliers and procurement options.
• Prepare updates for performance review meetings.
• Manage KPIs and stock levels.
• Oversee equipment overhaul quotes.
• Control remote site spares.
• Leadership and supervision of Stores staff.

Skills

Storekeeping experience

Knowledge of COSHH regulations

Dangerous Goods ADR qualification

Computer skills (MJDI)

Team leadership in logistics

Communication skills

Adaptability

Physical fitness for manual handling

Job description

Overview

Serco Limited • Logistics Store Lead • RAF Syerston, Newark on Trent, NG23 5NN
Full Time, Permanent (39 hours per week) • Salary – £30,750

Here at Serco, we support the development of the RAF’s next generation of aircrew, engineers, and air traffic controllers through our unique contract with the Air Cadet organisation. We maintain and manage their fleet of gliders, and as Logistics Store Lead you will supervise the supply staff in support of the engineering maintenance teams on Viking and other contract-related aircraft. The post holder will receive, issue, control and account for all equipment within Stores and the engineering environment in accordance with the Maintenance Organisation Exposition (MOE), including working with receipt, dispatch and handling of dangerous goods in accordance with current MOD operating instructions.

Responsibilities

• Direct liaison with the customer and stakeholders for coordination of quote approvals. Sourcing new quotations through the supply chain for Schedule 2 Items and non-routine demands progressing Task Approval Forms (TAFs), in coordination with the budget holder and Delivery Team (DT).
• Onboarding and management of suppliers including processing transactions. Controlling Serco Onecard for procurement options when required. Adhering to Serco policy and Guided Buying procedures to source and assess potential new suppliers to be added to the procurement list of authorised suppliers.
• Preparing for, attending, and providing updates at relevant scheduled meetings. Monthly performance review meetings with the DT, providing an update on outstanding demands, progress against TAFs and priority taskings.
• Manage KPIs, maintain accurate demand state and KPI satisfaction status informing the Serco team of any risks associated with meeting KPIs.
• Management of equipment overhaul, obtaining quotes for R2/R3 repair and overhaul of parts as required.
• Management of remote site spares requirements.
• Management, control, and review of stock levels. Maintain Serco owned stock with sufficient quantity to meet the estimated Schedule demand rate.
• Leadership, Line Manager responsibilities, supervision and control of Stores staff.

What you’ll need to do the role

• Previous Storekeeping experience.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of current COSHH regulations.
• Previously been Dangerous Goods ADR qualified.
• Computer literate with experience of MJDI.
• Previous experience of leading a team within a logistics environment.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to professionally engage face-to-face with the customer.
• Flexible and adaptable approach.
• Be physically able to meet manual handling requirements and medically fit to work in a physically demanding environment.

What we offer

• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Serco discounts which include cinema, merlin entertainment and online shopping discounts, cycle to work scheme and discounts on mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships.
• A safe and supportive culture
• Interesting and enjoyable work
• A company passionate about diversity and inclusion
• Committed to professional and personal development with a wide range of training and coaching opportunities to expand your capabilities.