Materials & Logistics Manager
Description✓Are you looking for an opportunity?
✓Greater Anglia operates a busy railway network from London Liverpool Street to destinations across the east of England
✓We have a high standard of service for our customers throughout their journey experience so they can sit back relax and travel with confidence
✓Not to mention a whole new set of modernised greener trains, it’s never been a more exciting time to start a career with us
✓Do you want to be part of the journey? Come along and join Greater Anglia!
✓We have an exciting opportunity within our Engineering Department at Ilford Depot for A Materials & Logistics Manager
✓The Role
✓We are actively seeking an Materials & Logistics Manager to manage all matters relating to obsolescence, material planning and material supply to ensure constant flow of adequate repairable and consumable parts to support all depot activities
✓As a direct report to the Depot Fleet Manager you will need to control all procurement, materials and inventory for the fleet south team and provide leadership and direction in line with the company’s vision and values.
✓As an integral part of this position, key duties will encompass fostering a skilled, proficient, and driven workforce, upholding quality and environmental management systems within the materials department in accordance with ISO standards, and assuming responsibility for implementing a safe business operation to lessen potential hazards to team members, guests, and contractors by detecting and managing risks pursuant to the approved engineer risk register process.
✓Additionally, your responsibilities will include developing effective tactics to enhance safety, performance, and quality, while minimizing costs by creating budgets that align with our company's yearly objectives
✓Additionally, you will be tasked with ensuring that scheduled inspections and audits are carried out in accordance with Greater Anglia's protocols, while also keeping thorough and satisfactory records.
✓What we are looking for
✓The desired candidate should have expertise in the rail industry and a track record of effectively leading within a complex organization
✓It is important for the ideal candidate to possess a strong grasp of business and financial management techniques, and to understand how to enhance service quality through cultural change and organizational development, all while meeting ambitious cost and performance objectives.
✓This individual should be an adept communicator, capable of collaborating with others and proficient in programs like Microsoft Suite and other pertinent database systems
✓Additionally, a valid forklift license is mandatory for this position.
✓The closing date for all completed applications is on Friday 28th July 2023
✓*Please note vacancies can close earlier due to high influx of candidate applications*
✓To succeed in this role, we are looking for people who can bring our four values to life in your everyday work:
✓· Genuine … be welcoming, customer-centric and respectful
✓· Professional… be solution-oriented, accountable and delivering to promises
✓· Proactive … be progressive, innovative and decisive
✓· Inclusive … be connected in your thinking, empathetic and promote diversity
✓Greater Anglia can offer a healthy work life balance, holiday entitlement and an environment where you can learn, develop, and grow in your career
✓If you think you would be a great addition to GA then apply now!
✓What can we do for you?
✓* Defined Contribution pension scheme after 2 years option to move across to Defined Benefit [Final Salary] pension scheme
✓* Free Travel on GA for you and your eligible family members
✓* Free Leisure travel on GA and 75% discount on other TOCS for leisure travel for eligible family members
✓* International travel discount card [FIP] for staff and eligible family members after 12 months service
✓* Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave of up to 10 days
✓* Gainshare bonus paid if GA hits relevant yearly targets, up £550 for permanent and £300 for agency
✓* GA offers maternity, paternity and adoption leave and time off for prenatal care, as well as shared parental leave after 26 weeks of service - part of our commitment to family friendly policies
✓* GA Hapi Benefits App– our great benefits app which includes discounts across many retailers, days out and dining
✓* 24/7 Employee assistance programme, eyecare and flu jab vouchers and access to physiotherapy services
✓* Annually issued 12 discount vouchers for family and friends to use
✓* Salary Sacrifice schemes such as Cycle to work and Technology scheme [eligible once passing probation] Show more →
✓Greater Anglia operates a busy railway network from London Liverpool Street to destinations across the east of England
✓We have a high standard of service for our customers throughout their journey experience so they can sit back relax and travel with confidence
✓Not to mention a whole new set of modernised greener trains, it’s never been a more exciting time to start a career with us
✓Do you want to be part of the journey? Come along and join Greater Anglia!
✓We have an exciting opportunity within our Engineering Department at Ilford Depot for A Materials & Logistics Manager
✓The Role
✓We are actively seeking an Materials & Logistics Manager to manage all matters relating to obsolescence, material planning and material supply to ensure constant flow of adequate repairable and consumable parts to support all depot activities
✓As a direct report to the Depot Fleet Manager you will need to control all procurement, materials and inventory for the fleet south team and provide leadership and direction in line with the company’s vision and values.
✓As an integral part of this position, key duties will encompass fostering a skilled, proficient, and driven workforce, upholding quality and environmental management systems within the materials department in accordance with ISO standards, and assuming responsibility for implementing a safe business operation to lessen potential hazards to team members, guests, and contractors by detecting and managing risks pursuant to the approved engineer risk register process.
✓Additionally, your responsibilities will include developing effective tactics to enhance safety, performance, and quality, while minimizing costs by creating budgets that align with our company's yearly objectives
✓Additionally, you will be tasked with ensuring that scheduled inspections and audits are carried out in accordance with Greater Anglia's protocols, while also keeping thorough and satisfactory records.
✓What we are looking for
✓The desired candidate should have expertise in the rail industry and a track record of effectively leading within a complex organization
✓It is important for the ideal candidate to possess a strong grasp of business and financial management techniques, and to understand how to enhance service quality through cultural change and organizational development, all while meeting ambitious cost and performance objectives.
✓This individual should be an adept communicator, capable of collaborating with others and proficient in programs like Microsoft Suite and other pertinent database systems
✓Additionally, a valid forklift license is mandatory for this position.
✓The closing date for all completed applications is on Friday 28th July 2023
✓*Please note vacancies can close earlier due to high influx of candidate applications*
✓To succeed in this role, we are looking for people who can bring our four values to life in your everyday work:
✓· Genuine … be welcoming, customer-centric and respectful
✓· Professional… be solution-oriented, accountable and delivering to promises
✓· Proactive … be progressive, innovative and decisive
✓· Inclusive … be connected in your thinking, empathetic and promote diversity
✓Greater Anglia can offer a healthy work life balance, holiday entitlement and an environment where you can learn, develop, and grow in your career
✓If you think you would be a great addition to GA then apply now!
✓What can we do for you?
✓* Defined Contribution pension scheme after 2 years option to move across to Defined Benefit [Final Salary] pension scheme
✓* Free Travel on GA for you and your eligible family members
✓* Free Leisure travel on GA and 75% discount on other TOCS for leisure travel for eligible family members
✓* International travel discount card [FIP] for staff and eligible family members after 12 months service
✓* Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave of up to 10 days
✓* Gainshare bonus paid if GA hits relevant yearly targets, up £550 for permanent and £300 for agency
✓* GA offers maternity, paternity and adoption leave and time off for prenatal care, as well as shared parental leave after 26 weeks of service - part of our commitment to family friendly policies
✓* GA Hapi Benefits App– our great benefits app which includes discounts across many retailers, days out and dining
✓* 24/7 Employee assistance programme, eyecare and flu jab vouchers and access to physiotherapy services
✓* Annually issued 12 discount vouchers for family and friends to use
✓* Salary Sacrifice schemes such as Cycle to work and Technology scheme [eligible once passing probation] Show more →