Network Logistics Operative

Severn Trent; Warwick; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays (and a

Annual bonus scheme (of up to £1,500)

Leading pension scheme - double your 7

Sharesave - discount shares

Academy training and development

Electric vehicle scheme

Family friendly policies

Two volunteering days per year

Mains Renewal incentive scheme with up

Job summary

Severn Trent is recruiting a Network Logistics Technician to ensure timely, safe delivery of construction plant, equipment and materials to sites, with duties spanning stock control and on-site safety. You will handle ordering, delivery of pipes and fittings, and support the Construction Teams while maintaining high standards of service and compliance.

Role requires a UK driving licence and an HGV licence, plus experience in logistics, strong communication and stakeholder skills.

Qualifications

• Must have logistics experience, preferably in utilities.
• Valid UK driving licence and an HGV licence.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel and work in a heavy industry environment.

Responsibilities

• Order and deliver plant, tools and equipment including chlorination and delivery of coiled pipe.
• Stock control data entry and routine inspections of vehicles and equipment.
• Liaise with stakeholders and support Construction Teams while ensuring site safety.

Skills

Logistics experience

UK driving license

HGV license

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Job description

As our new Network Logistics Technician, you'll be responsible for the timely, safe, and compliant delivery of specific construction plant, equipment and materials onsite as required by the Network Construction team. You'll provide continuous support and delivery of materials such as pipes and fittings, transported in lighter goods vehicles (not HGV's). You'll also be responsible for the effective stock management of materials and fittings, making sure appropriate stock levels are maintained, and for keeping kit and equipment safe and in good order. This role requires a 42-hour work week, Monday to Friday, starting at 7:30 AM and ending at 4:30 PM, with a half-hour early finish at 4.00 PM on Fridays.

Key Accountabilities

• Responsible for the ordering and delivering plant, specialist tools and equipment as required and chlorination and delivery of coiled pipe.
• Daily and ad-hoc tasks will need to be carried out as and when required to make sure the Warehouse operation runs smoothly; including but not limited to operation of heavy plant lifting equipment and manual lifting equipment, housekeeping duties including data entry for stock control, inspections on vehicles, mobile plant, office workplace, etc.
• Liaising frequently with a variety of stakeholders both internally and externally and at times you'll do some service laying to support the Construction Teams and be responsible for safety of site, operatives, customers, public, environment.

For this role the right candidate will have experience in a logistic role, working on Mains Renewal schemes and /or an NCO Qualification and come from a utilities background. You'll also have excellent communication, customer service and stakeholder skills. With the ability to make prompt, clear decisions, work in a high-pressure environment and able to multitask. Additionally, you'll be required for onsite construction work, know-how to carry out successful transportation and delivery of materials and equipment and be accountable for safety of site, operatives, customers, public, environment. As travel is required, you'll also have to hold a full U.K driving license and HGV licence. The right skills and experience are important. But if you have the right character, positivity, and a caring attitude we want to talk to you, 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 want people who show up and get involve. Those who are ready to be part of something bigger and who want to make a difference because they care. Is that you?

Our people are what makes Severn Trent a truly exciting and inclusive place to work. We're a team of over 9,000 people with a purpose to deliver one of life's essentials, and we do it all while thriving in our unique culture. We're a growing, Midlands based FTSE100 listed company and welcome people from all walks of life, celebrating their individuality, as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our customers and the communities we represent. It's an exciting time to join, as we have a huge ambition to deliver bigger and better than ever before over our next 5-year regulatory period. If you're seeking an exciting and thoroughly rewarding career, Severn Trent is the place to be. Due to an exciting new programme which is going to see us deliver for our customers a full mains renewal across our region over the next few years, we are now on a significant recruitment drive to scale our teams to deliver this fantastic work. This is your opportunity to play a part in this transformation!

Benefits

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £1,500 per annum based on company performance)
• Leading pension scheme - we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
• Sharesave - the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
• Dedicated training and development with our 'Academy'
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
• Family friendly policies
• Two volunteering days per year
• Opportunity to participate in a local Mains Renewal incentive scheme, with earning potential of up to an additional £10,000 per year