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Location
Orpington, GB
Department Name
OE Logistics, Orpington, Indirect (832036) G1
About Network Rail
At Network Rail, we’re part of a large family serving millions of passengers and freight users throughout the UK every day. Our service impacts millions of people and we strive to become more efficient as we enhance, maintain, and operate our network.
We provide rapid access along busy commuter routes to our seven cities, servicing the varied needs of our business and leisure commuter services, including cross border services and rural services. We have up to 50 freight services operating every day and we are steadily building capacity for this to grow. Our ambition to be responsive to passengers and freight users, drives us every day and we're empowered to do the right thing for those who use the rail network. We actively challenge unsafe practices and take responsibility for addressing risks, resolving issues, and protecting safety and wellbeing.
Our colleagues are encouraged to work flexibly as we know that busy lives don’t always fit around a traditional working pattern, if you need flexibility to complete your role just let us know and we will do our upmost to help you to invest in your career with us while balancing other aspects of your life.
Brief Description
Lead and direct the stores management team within the Delivery Unit. Provide plant and materials to delivery unit teams to support all work activities
About the role (External)
Key Accountabilities:
1. Lead and direct the stores management team to achieve Key Performance measures.
2. Manage development and engagement of the team and individuals.
3. Manage staff safety and competence arrangements.
4. Assist the Logistics Co-ordinator to establish efficient quantities of plant and materials.
5. Operate an efficient goods receipt and returns process. Maintain accurate inventory records of stocks booked in and out of stores.
6. Order stock and material replenishment via corporate processes and systems.
7. Conduct stock-taking checks and assist with stock audits. Monitor and amend stock profiles and levels as demand requires.
8. Operate out-based Minor Stocking Points.
9. Maintain safe and tidy stores areas
10. Prepare and make available plant and materials to delivery unit teams.
11. Collaborate with technical support units to comply with equipment calibration requirements.
12. Quarantine small plant, tools and equipment out of test date.
13. Check small plant, tools and equipment are fit for purpose. Quarantine plant, tools and equipment that is not fit for purpose and arrange replacement.
Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications:
Essential
- Knowledge of plant and tools specification
- Practical competence in loading and lifting operations and equipment
- Knowledge of relevant standards and procedures
- Knowledge of relevant Company IT systems
- Good communication and organisation skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of operational railway
- Knowledge of maintenance delivery processes and techniques
Closing date: 4th September 2023
Please get your application in as soon as possible, we may close the advert before the listed closing date if we receive enough applications. Late applications will not be accepted.
Please note the recruitment process for this role is a Competency based interview.
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We're dedicated to creating an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from everyone!
Network Rail is a Disability Confident Leader and we’ll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles. You can visit Evenbreak’s Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you’re unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.
Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do. Safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail. You should demonstrate your personal dedication to safety on your application.
Drugs and Alcohol Standard:
All prospective candidates will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on Sentinel database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced
