Operational Support and Logistics Planner

Vp plc; Bolton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25 days

Life Assurance 3x salary

Share save scheme

Eye care vouchers

Cycle to work

Long service recognition

VP Discounts

HP product discounts

EE mobile discount

Gym discounts

Health Shield

Employee assistance

Virtual GP

Will & funeral concierge

Regit Assist helpline

Job summary

Torrent Trackside is seeking an organised Operational Support & Logistics Manager to coordinate national maintenance, asset management and logistics. You will work with regional managers, depots and control centre to ensure machines and spares are timely available, improving efficiency and asset uptime across the country.

In this role you’ll optimise planning, liaise with customers and suppliers, and drive continuous improvements in inventory and service delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in rail, plant hire, equipment services or similar operational environment.
• Experience using planning, scheduling or maintenance management systems.
• Knowledge of service scheduling, resource planning, logistics or fleet coordination.
• Experience in SLA or contract-driven environments with customer service requirements.
• Involvement in asset, inventory or spares management.
• Strong Excel skills for data capture, analysis and reporting.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills with multi-priority management.
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach to improve operational efficiency.
• Strong communication and relationship-building across locations with customers and suppliers.
• Collaborative, team-focused mentality and commitment to service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage and maintain national PPM plans for rail and non-rail assets.
• Coordinate Mobile Fitter deployment with Regional Service Managers.
• Act as central point between regional managers, depots, control centre, customers and suppliers.
• Liaise with customers and suppliers for planning, quotations and delivery.
• Coordinate spares and inventory to minimise shortages and excess stock.
• Support depots during peak periods and manage asset availability.
• Provide support to Control Centre during high demand, holidays and absences.
• Monitor activity and use data to improve asset management and productivity.
• Identify opportunities to improve inventory control and logistics efficiency.
• Build strong relationships across the national operation for reliable service.

Skills

Rail industry experience

Maintenance planning

Asset coordination

Excel

Contract management

Inventory management

Logistics planning

Stakeholder communication

Tools

CMMS

Job description

We’re looking for a highly organised and proactive Operational Support & Logistics Manager to play a key role in supporting Torrent Trackside’s national operation. Reporting to the National Servicing Manager, you’ll be at the heart of coordinating planned maintenance, operational logistics and asset management, ensuring our people, equipment and spares are in the right place at the right time. Working closely with Regional Service Managers, Mobile Fitters, Depots, the Control Centre, customers and suppliers, this is a varied and fast-paced role where you’ll help improve operational efficiency, maximise asset availability and keep our maintenance activities running smoothly across the country.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, manage and maintain national Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) plans for rail and non-rail assets, ensuring service requirements are delivered in line with customer and contractual expectations.
• Coordinate Mobile Fitter deployment alongside Regional Service Managers, maximising productivity, geographical efficiency and effective use of resources.
• Act as a central point of coordination between Regional Service Managers, Mobile Fitters, Depots, the Control Centre, customers and suppliers.
• Liaise with customers and suppliers to support maintenance planning, quotations and effective operational delivery.
• Coordinate spares and inventory requirements across the operation, helping to minimise shortages, reduce excess stock and avoid unnecessary emergency purchasing.
• Support depots during peak periods, helping manage asset availability, inter-depot transfers, out-of-test equipment and non-presentations.
• Provide additional support to the Control Centre and breakdown coordination teams during periods of high demand, holidays and absence.
• Monitor operational activity and use data to identify opportunities to improve asset management, fitter productivity and maintenance delivery.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve inventory control, logistics efficiency and the overall utilisation of operational resources.
• Build effective working relationships across the national operation, helping teams work together to deliver an efficient and reliable service for our customers.

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience within rail, plant hire, equipment services or a similar operational environment.
• Experience using planning, scheduling or maintenance management systems.
• Good knowledge of service scheduling, resource planning, logistics or fleet and asset coordination.
• Experience working within an SLA or contract-driven environment with a strong understanding of customer service requirements.
• Previous involvement in asset, inventory or spares management would be highly advantageous.
• Strong Excel skills with the ability to capture, analyse and report on operational information.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to work effectively with customers, suppliers and colleagues across multiple locations.
• A collaborative, team-focused approach with a genuine commitment to delivering excellent customer service and operational excellence.

What We Can Offer You:

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Monday to Friday hours
• Additional holiday purchase scheme
• Free Tool Hire
• Life Assurance cover 3x salary
• Share save scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Recommend a friend schemeLearning & Development - commitment to upskilling and developing our people, structured in housetraining available alongside external training where required
• Cycle to work scheme
• Long service recognition
• My Vp discounts - a variety of discounts and rewards on thousands of well-known brands
• Discounts on HP products
• EE mobile contract discount offers
• Gym discounts
• Health Shield (discounted premiums on health care cash plan)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Virtual GP Service
• Will Writing & Funeral Concierge Service
• Regit Assist 24/7 accident helpline - free joining

A Little Bit About Us:

Torrent Trackside is a renowned specialist supplier of rail infrastructure portable plant and related trackside services. With our expertise and dedication, we provide comprehensive solutions to the rail industry, ensuring efficient and reliable operations. As a leader in the field, Torrent Trackside understands the unique demands of the rail sector. We offer a wide range of portable plant equipment specifically designed for rail infrastructure projects, supporting the smooth and safe operation of railway tracks. Our commitment to excellence extends beyond equipment supply. We also provide a range of trackside services, ensuring that our clients receive comprehensive support for their rail projects. From installation and maintenance to repair and emergency response, our experienced team is equipped to handle various trackside requirements. At Torrent Trackside, we prioritise customer satisfaction and safety. We strive to build long-term partnerships by delivering exceptional service and quality solutions. With our extensive industry knowledge and expertise, we consistently meet the evolving needs of the rail sector. Joining Torrent Trackside means becoming part of a team that is dedicated to making a positive impact in the rail industry. We offer a dynamic work environment that values innovation, collaboration, and personal growth. Together, we can continue to provide reliable rail infrastructure portable plant and trackside services, contributing to the success of rail projects across the country.

Vp plc is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills.