Logistics/Stock Supervisor

UK Power Networks; Harlington; On-site; GBP 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based utilities company is seeking a Logistics/Stock Supervisor to manage materials and inventory for projects within the Heathrow area. The ideal candidate will have experience with LOLER, lifting planning, and possess strong MS Excel skills. Responsibilities include ensuring timely deliveries, managing records, and complying with safety standards. This permanent position offers a competitive salary of £46,400 plus benefits including a bonus, van, and generous annual leave.

Benefits

25 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays

Reservist Leave

Personal Pension Plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Full clean UK Driving Licence is required.
• Familiarity with UKPN stores ordering is beneficial.
• A safety qualification such as IOSH Managing Safely is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage and refine all processes involving materials and inventory.
• Ensure timely delivery of plant and materials.
• Organise site permits for delivery of plants.

Skills

Experience working to LOLER

Experience in lifting planning

MS Excel Skills

Knowledge of SAP

Education

Degree level or equivalent experience in engineering

Emergency First Aid

SSSTS Supervisors Card

Job description

Overview

This Logistics/Stock Supervisor will report to the Jointing Manager and will work within UKPN Services based in our Heathrow office but you may assist at other UKPN Services locations. You will be a permanent employee. You will be responsible to the Project team for delivering plant and materials, on time as needed by your projects. You will provide daily liaison with the project teams and project planners to ensure plant is ordered, recorded, and stored ready for delivery following the project programme. The delivery will also need to be arranged, ensuring all permits, RAMs and lifting plans are in place, security passes obtained, and the right equipment gets delivered to the right site at the right time.

Responsibilities

• Manage and refine all processes involving materials and inventory for projects.
• Identify and implement process improvements.
• Support Project lead/Project Manager on smooth and accurate delivery of plants to ensure inventory is aligned with current and forecasted demand for project.
• Record, inspect and asset items of plant delivered and record their storage location ready for when they are required to be delivered to site.
• Implement a computerized administration process of equipment with management of records.
• Assist engineers in inspection of equipment received ensuring quality and standards are met.
• Organise all site permits for delivery of plant to project site (CMO, Crane, Airside).
• Contribute to the management of the in-house database and any future development of reporting.
• Undertake the raising of PO's and good receipt on SAP for payment purposes.
• Overlook storage of plant and equipment securely, making sure correct techniques such as LOLER are put in place whilst following a safe working practice.
• Be an ambassador for UK Power Networks and deliver excellent customer service.
• Be prepared to undertake other reasonable responsibilities following the requirements of the Company.
• Monitor material stock to ensure availability.
• Ensure current inventory is aligned with current and forecasted demand for projects.
• Receive goods in and store securely.
• Ensure quality of works meets with current policies.
• To perform risk assessments and maintain safe working practices.
• You will ensure that important materials for the project delivery are in place. These include some transport of materials and plant to sites.
• You will report to the Jointing Manager and will work within the Heathrow area, although there may be some requirement to work across the wider UK to assist other projects.
• You will achieve delivery of work in a safe, efficient and cost-effective way, ensuring value for money and compliance with current legislation.

Qualifications

• Experience working to LOLER.
• Experience in lifting planning.
• Qualified or working towards lift Supervisor (or) Managerial qualification gained.
• Full clean UK Driving Licence.
• Emergency First Aid.
• Degree level or equivalent experience in engineering e.g. City & Guilds 2239, science, or numerical subject.
• MS Excel Skills in the production and editing of spreadsheets and their manipulation.
• Experience working with the CDM regulations and ISO9001 quality process.
• Knowledge of SAP.
• Familiarity with UKPN stores ordering.
• SSSTS Supervisors Card.
• Familiar with items of electrical network equipment.
• A safety qualification such as IOSH Managing Safely is desirable.

Desirable Qualifications

• HGV licence.

Person Skills

• Work with other team members.
• Work on your own.
• Keen to learn new skills and techniques.
• Demonstrate a safety culture.
• Flexible in your approach to work.

You will attract a salary of £46,400 plus van and a bonus of 3%. You will be based on site.

Close Date: 07/12/2025

Benefits

• 25 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays
• Reservist Leave - Additional 18 days full pay and 22 unpaid
• Personal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%)
• Tenancy Loan Deposit Scheme, Season Ticket Loan
• Tax efficient benefits: Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, and Green Car Leasing Schemes
• Occupational Health support
• Switched On - scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers' products
• Discounted gym membership
• Employee Assistance Programme