Logistics/Material Manager

JOB TITLE: Material Management Lead (CON40237)

LOCATION: Bridgwater, Somerset

CONTRACT: Perm

Competitive salary + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits

Summary

We currently have an opportunity for an experienced material management lead (logistics manager) to join our team working on the Hinkley Point C project in Bridgwater, Somerset.  In this role you will maximise efficiency and profitability on this major project through the deployment of effective logistics strategies, site organisation procedures, skilled logistical resources, leadership, associated training and communication.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and provide a positive HS&E environment with effective leadership, building a strong and compliant culture throughout the whole construction life cycle of the project. Ensure all health and safety requirements relating to plant, operations and personnel are met and documented.
• Ensure the effective management of the service providers and support staff associated to the onward integration of construction from supplier to final destination point
• Ensure the effective management of materials to site and asset tracking final mile to construction
• Develop and implement cadence and demand schedules, coordinating delivery to warehouse, how items are managed and stored, the onward integration inclusive of transport, roads and networks, lifting and compliance to safe systems
• Responsible to the logistics lead for managing all materials to fulfil site requirements, controlling costs, and optimising resources to meet programme targets
• Oversee material forecasting, and work alongside the MEH joint venture on site materials team to ensure items required across the project are available and in the correct physical and quality status. Dispose and return to warehouse any expired, spent or surplus inventory
• Ensure all material received and dispatched to the project meet all necessary health and safety standards, and UK regulatory requirements, and all specific HPC project requirements
• Conduct risk assessments, implementing safety protocols and promoting a safe and fluid culture.
• Identify and provide training support to warehouse team members, ensuring a project legacy agreement can be achieved and promoted. Maintain employee training records
• Ensure employees are competent and knowledgeable in using equipment safely and efficiently
• Track the performance of deliveries and receipted goods at all stages of the material lifecycle, identifying areas for improvement and implementing measures to optimise equipment performance
• Develop and manage relationships with contract partners, area leads on sites, suppliers and vendors
• Stay up to date with relevant regulations and industry standards, ensure organisation remains compliant with all legal requirements
• Identify and implement working alongside the site operations buildings management team, environmental team and security team to ensure effective environmentally sustainable practices
• Collaborate with other departments within the organisation to ensure smooth operations and efficient movement, storage, care and integration of construction materials
• Develop and implement contingency plans for potential equipment failures, or emergencies to minimise downtime and disruption
• Deliver maintenance schedules for all plant, tools and equipment, provide regular reports on maintenance tasks completed, equipment downtime, damages and issues encountered during process
• Deliver budget reports to detail expenditure on equipment, equipment maintenance, repairs and acquisitions
• Provide detailed analysis and reports on goods in, out, pick rates and performance, stock management, space management, timeliness and accuracy to manage materials and equipment
• Report on efforts to promote environmentally sustainable practices, including energy saving initiatives, waste reduction measures and environmental impact assessments
• Deliver reports on the acquisition and disposal of plant machinery and equipment, including analysis of equipment lifecycle, replacement recommendations and cost benefit assessments
• Provide updates on collaborative efforts with other departments, such as production, engineering and logistics, report on joint projects, improvements and shared successes
• Ensure all documentation and reports are organised and readily available for audits, inspections or reference purposes
• Continuously seek opportunities for improvements on process, cost reductions, and enhancing process to achieve operational excellence

Requirements:

• Graduate level or minimum NVQ level 6 CILT/CMI or equivalent
• Strong management and leadership skills
• Practical and managerial experience in warehouse operations, equipment and asset management on a large scale.
• Experience in stock control and fulfilment management, involving effectively managing equipment inventories, tracking performance, implementing fulfilment and stock allocation strategies, and making data-driven decisions for programme fulfilment requirements.
• Experience of troubleshooting, scheduling, quality record oversight, team development and overall equipment management.
• Experience of dealing with nuclear grade materials/materials used in highly regulated industries (preferably nuclear or energy)

Benefits:

We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people.  Some of what you can expect includes: 

• Car/Car allowance
• Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
• Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Private Medical Insurance
• Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice)
• Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes.
• Personal development programme

Next Steps: 

As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.  

We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. 

About Us: 

We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. 

Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. 

Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.