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Logistics Project Manager – Utilities Reinstatement
February 28, 2020 | Comments Off on Logistics Project Manager – Utilities Reinstatement
Location: Exeter or Bodmin covering the SWW Operational Region
Business Area: Kier Utilities and Rail - South West Water
Permanent, Full time 45 hours a week
Kier has a long-standing relationship with South West Water spanning over 25 years. We're delighted that we've recently been reappointed to the Network Services Alliance (NSA) Framework, a new network repairs and maintenance and developer services contract, that starts in April 2020 for up to eight years.
Kier and SWW, as an Alliance, have high ambitions for our new service; to deliver an industry leading Customer Experience to the 1.8 million customers that South West Water serve.
Recognised as the most improved organisation in the utility sector by the Institute of Customer Service in January 2017, SWW have made strides towards this goal.
We are looking to recruit a Support & Logistics Manager for the Network Service Alliance. This is a new and exciting opportunity that will require you to assist in the establishment, development and growth of the site support function by enabling the team to successfully meet the challenges that lie ahead. You will report to the General Manager and are responsible for leading a team of frontline managers and supervisors to carry out all site support activities on the Alliance workstreams such as backfilling, reinstatement, barriers, vacuum excavators and stores.
This position will give you the opportunity to design, build and implement an efficient and robust site support hub function acting as a shared service across the Network Alliance.
You will also be able to lead and inspire a team of people influencing to deliver a consistent and quality service.
We need you to be able to manage internal and external stakeholders, including supply chain and direct staff, this will consist of sub contract labour and management.
Whilst this position sees you out in operations, you'll need to be able to flex your approach and think strategically, aid in the ideation and implementation of reinstatement strategies so your day to day will be varied, keeping things exciting and challenging!
Whilst delivering the role, we will require you to be comfortable in front of the client, council and highway authority, as you'll be representing the business, we will give you the tools to be confident and the autonomy to shape this new function.
To be successful in this role there are some key skill we will require, a full UK driving licence, have experience operating a similar lever, knowledge of either - Transport Legislation, logistics and if you have knowledge of NRWSA then this would be a real advantage!
Bring your talent and ambition to Kier and you'll enjoy the scope and opportunity to invest in your own future, to build your expertise and contribute to a rich and diverse culture. You can also expect a competitive salary and a strong benefits package that includes:
Company Car/Car Allowance
Private Health Care
Free Life Assurance
Access to our valuable pension scheme Matched up to 7.5%
Kier Retirement Savings Plan
Generous annual leave allowance
Options to participate in Cycle2Work and
Payroll Giving schemes
Two employee Share Scheme options
Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role)
Employee Assistance Programme
Access to Kier Rewards, our exclusive Discount Shopping
Site with deals available at over 800 retailers
Plus many more benefits geared to your wellbeing.
Pre-employment checks:
It's worth remembering that we'll undertake the relevant/ standard employment checks if you're successful in the selection process. This includes taking up your references, as
well as checking your ID, driving licence (if appropriate) and your right to work in the UK. Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.
About Kier:
Being part of Kier means living our values of being collaborative, enthusiastic and forward thinking. We all have the potential to shape our world, and it's through these values that we will leave a lasting legacy. Bring your talent and ambition to Kier and you will be given the scope and opportunity to invest in your own future, to build your expertise and contribute to a rich and diverse culture.
Make the journey. Leave a legacy.
Closing Date 13/03/2020