Network Logistics Supervisor

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!

We are looking for a Network Logistics Supervisor to come and be responsible for managing significant, large scale construction activity across multiple sites.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

As our new Network Logistics Supervisor, you’ll will co-ordinate and ensure the timely and efficient delivery of construction assets and materials onsite, including import / export of reinstatement materials, delivery of fittings and the use of mechanical excavation equipment / vehicles.

You’ll also co-ordinate and supervise all activities on site and will act as deputy for the Network Logistics Manager during periods of absence. While supporting the Network Logistics Manager in ensuring that all logistics plant, equipment, and supplies required to support large scale Mains renewal activity is available, maintained, kept safe and is operationally ready as and when required by the Network Construction Team.

Key Accountabilities:

Work with the Network Logistics Technicians and multiple suppliers to ensure stock levels are maintained at the required levels. While ensuring positive and constructive relationships are established and maintained with local quarries, plant, and suppliers.

Be responsible for the Network Logistics Technician to ensure maintenance, services, exchange of plant & equipment are properly carried out and recorded (PUWER checks).

Ensure that all supplier payments are raised and paid correctly in a timely manner and management of a wide range of stakeholders, both internal and external.

Collaboration with the construction teams and different departments to ensure deadlines are met with little or no disruption to the transportation network. While being accountable for safety of site, operatives, customers, public, environment, local compounds and budget control on Kit & Equipment costs and plant.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

For this role the right candidate will have HGV experience, supervising others and working to PUWER Standards – to make sure kit and equipment is checked and compliant. While having an understanding and significant practical experience of working with construction kit, equipment & plant, successfully managing supplier relationships.

You’ll also have excellent planning and organisational skills, able to co-ordinate multiple activities manage time effectively under pressure and make clear decisions which may involve tough choices or considered risk.

Additionally, you’ll have a solid understanding and experience of quarry and tipping activities and the ability to maintain positive, constructive relationships with suppliers, contractors and other external organisations.

As travel will be required you’ll also hold a full U.K driving license.

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?

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent. We’ll reward you for it, too. We have a range of benefits that recognise great work, and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live.

With that in mind, here are just some of our favourite's perks that you’ll get being part of the Seven Trent family:

28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,250 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

WHAT’S NEXT

We can’t wait to hear from you.

Before you apply, you’ll need an updated copy of your CV and about five minutes to spare.

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