Rail Logistics Lead: Operations & Safety

Network Rail; Ashford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Rail in Ashford is seeking a proactive Logistics Lead to guide a maintenance-focused team across the South East region. You will ensure stock, materials, plant and facilities are available to support safe, reliable operations.

This role is based in Ashford and will involve coordinating with suppliers and internal teams to maintain high standards of delivery. The role emphasizes safety, environmental compliance, and continuous improvement within a busy railway environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of logistics processes and techniques.
• Knowledge of plant and tools specification.
• Knowledge of Environmental Legislation.
• Knowledge of relevant standards and procedures.
• Good communication and organisation skills.
• Knowledge of relevant Company IT systems.
• Knowledge of operational railway.
• Knowledge of contractual arrangements with suppliers.
• Good understanding of maintenance processes and delivery techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire and develop the logistics team, creating an engaged, high-performing environment where safety, competence and continuous development are at the heart of everything you do.
• Keep operations moving by ensuring the right levels of stock, materials, plant and equipment are available when needed, while managing stores and compounds safely and efficiently.
• Drive smarter, more efficient ways of working, identifying opportunities to improve safety, reliability, productivity and asset performance while reducing waste and managing disposal responsibly.
• Maintain the reliability of plant, tools and equipment, overseeing maintenance and calibration requirements and identifying recurring defects to support effective operational delivery.
• Ensure buildings and facilities are maintained to the required standards, acting as the client for accommodation and building projects and helping create safe, effective working environments.
• Champion a strong safety culture, delivering safety tours and staff surveillance while continually improving the management of plant, equipment, materials and facilities.

Skills

Logistics processes

Plant and tools

Environmental legislation

Standards and procedures

Communication & organisation

Company IT systems

Operational railway

Supplier contracts

Maintenance delivery

Job description

Network Rail in Ashford is seeking a proactive Logistics Lead to guide a maintenance-focused team across the South East region. You will ensure stock, materials, plant and facilities are available to support safe, reliable operations.

This role is based in Ashford and will involve coordinating with suppliers and internal teams to maintain high standards of delivery. The role emphasizes safety, environmental compliance, and continuous improvement within a busy railway environment.