Job Description

Our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. We\'re an organisation where people matter.

We\'re continuing to build a diverse organisation which is representative of the people we serve. We want to harness the skills and expertise of our people and attract the best talent, to enable a safe and accessible railway for everyone. To learn why inclusion is important to us, please click .

About our people and the recruitment process - We\'re an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone!

We encourage our colleagues to work flexibly, as we know traditional working patterns don\'t always fit. If you want to consider working flexibly, just let us know and we\'ll do our best to help and invest in your career with us, whilst you have a healthy work life balance.

We\'re also a employer 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.

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

\xc2\xb7 Knowledge of plant and tools specification

\xc2\xb7 Practical competence in loading and lifting operations and equipment

\xc2\xb7 Knowledge of relevant standards and procedures

\xc2\xb7 Knowledge of relevant Company IT systems

\xc2\xb7 Good communication and organisation skills

Desirable

\xc2\xb7 Knowledge of operational railway

\xc2\xb7 Knowledge of maintenance delivery processes and techniques

How to apply (External)

Band 5 - Salary Circa \xc2\xa327,820

Closing date: 23rd august 2023 Late applications will not be accepted.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.

We positively embrace flexible working recognising that employees may wish to balance work and family/home life.

For further information please contact Hiring Manager Maria Valentino-Richards (Infrastructure Maintenance Service Manager)

Drugs and Alcohol Standard:

Our Drugs and Alcohol Standard is changing as of 16.01.2023. All prospective candidates who have not been offered a conditional role by 16.01.2023 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 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.

You can visit 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.

Network Rail Benefits -

All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

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