Network Logistics Manager

SEVERN TRENT; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Annual bonus £2,250

Pension scheme

Maternity/adoption leave

Sharesave

Training through Academy

Electric vehicle scheme

Volunteering days

Job summary

Severn Trent Plc is seeking a Network Logistics Manager to lead a team of up to 19 people, oversee stock at local compounds, and coordinate reinstatement and backfill activities across multiple sites. The role also involves collaborating with the Mains Renewal Transport Manager to ensure driver compliance.

The position is 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, based in the UK utility network sector. We value experience in utilities logistics, strong communication and forward planning, and a

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in utilities or construction logistics.
• Experience with quarry and tipping activities.
• Full UK driving licence and HGV experience.
• Knowledge of O-licence compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of up to 19 people and ensure equipment and supplies are maintained and available.
• Manage stock at local compounds and coordinate with quarries, plant providers and suppliers.
• Coordinate reinstatement and backfill activity.
• Support driver compliance in collaboration with the Mains Renewal Transport Manager.

Skills

Team leadership

Logistics experience

HGV & O-licence

Risk assessment

Communication

Decision making

Job description

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At Severn Trent, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide for employee engagement, and we’re equally proud of our strong Glassdoor score, reflecting how much our people love working here. Join us to make a positive impact on the environment and our communities, while being valued and supported in a truly inclusive workplace. If you want to do more, because you care, we want you on our team.

LET’S TELL YOU MORE

As our Network Logistics Manager, you’ll play an important role in our mains renewal programme, managing the plant, equipment and supplies that enable our Network Construction Team to deliver across multiple sites.

You’ll lead a team of up to 19 people, making sure equipment and supplies are maintained, safely stored and ready when needed. You’ll manage stock at local compounds, build strong relationships with quarries, plant providers and suppliers, and coordinate reinstatement and backfill activity. You’ll also work closely with the Mains Renewal Transport Manager to support driver compliance.

This is a 37-hour-per-week role, working Monday to Friday.

HOW WE WORK

You’ll join a caring culture that collaborates to achieve, grow, and develop. Our employee engagement scores are among the highest globally in energy and utilities. That’s why we value in-person moments to keep our culture alive and why for this role you’ll usually find us in the office during our working hours.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

You’ll bring significant team leadership experience within the utilities industry and a logistics and/or construction environment. You’ll also need:

• Experience and understanding of quarry and tipping activities
• Previous experience driving HGVs and an understanding of technical O licence compliance requirements
• Experience identifying risks and opportunities within logistics
• Strong communication, influencing and forward-planning skills
• Confidence making prompt, clear decisions, including considered risks and tough choices
• A full UK driving licence

Skills and experience are important, but character, positivity, and a caring attitude matter too. We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality, as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities. We’re looking for people who want to get involved, be part of something bigger, and make a difference because they care.

HOW WE’LL REWARD AND CARE FOR YOU IN RETURN

It’s not just a job; it’s a career. We offer benefits that reward great work and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. You’ll also contribute to the environment and community. Some of our benefits include:

• 28 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days
• Annual bonus of up to £2,250 based on company performance
• Leading pension scheme, where we double your contribution up to 15%
• Family-friendly policies, including a year’s paid maternity or adoption leave
• Sharesave scheme
• Dedicated training and development through our Academy
• Electric vehicle scheme, lifestyle benefits and two volunteering days each year