Stores and Logistics Manager

Job summary

Can you?

• Lead a multi-site stores and logistics operation, ensuring efficient service delivery, stock integrity, supplier performance, compliance, and continuous improvement that meets business and stakeholder needs?

Have you?

• Successfully managed logistics, warehousing or supply chain functions, including contract management, health and safety compliance, risk management, performance reporting and stakeholder engagement?

Are you?

• A proactive and influential leader with strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills, who can drive operational excellence, support teams to achieve targets and maintain the highest standards of safety, security and governance?

If so, we’d love to hear from you!

The Stores and Logistics team plays a vital role in supporting the delivery of key Agency services by ensuring the timely, secure and efficient movement, storage and distribution of materials across multiple operational locations. Working at the heart of business operations, the team collaborates with a wide range of internal and external partners to maintain high standards of service, compliance and operational performance. With a strong focus on continuous improvement, safety, quality and customer service, the team provides expert support to operational and project activities while ensuring resources, equipment and processes are managed effectively. This is a fast-paced environment where teamwork, problem-solving and a commitment to excellence are essential to achieving organisational objectives.

Joining our department comes with many benefits, including:

• Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here
• 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King’s birthday
• Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.

Read more in the Benefits section below!

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Job description

As the Stores and Logistics Manager, you will lead the delivery of a safe, efficient and customer-focused stores and logistics service across multiple DVLA sites. You will be responsible for managing operational performance, stock integrity, supplier and contract relationships, compliance and health and safety standards, while leading a team to achieve business objectives. The role also involves driving continuous improvement, managing risks and providing expert advice to support operational and project delivery across the Agency.

Your responsibilities will include, but aren’t limited to:

• Ensure the delivery of an efficient and effective stores and logistics function across all DVLA sites that meets or exceeds business and stakeholder needs, in accordance with industry best practice.
• Lead and manage the team by providing advice and guidance to support the achievement of Agency targets against the Business plan.
• Ensure the integrity of both secure and non-secure stock in accordance with Agency policies and procedures, for storage, distribution and stock transfer.
• Liaise and co-ordinate supplier’s delivery schedules to ensure efficient and effective use of resources, storage space and time management.
• Undertake regular contract management and contract owner functions in line with Contract Management Excellence Programme / Contract Management Plan.
• Ensure record keeping is up to date for all mechanical handling equipment, machinery and other work equipment provided by the Agency to facilitate the operation whilst complying with H&S requirements.
• Responsible for identifying, evaluating, managing and monitoring: - Systems, Quality, Issues, and Risks, escalating where appropriate to the relevant stakeholder to be resolved.
• Monitor and take appropriate action for accidents, near misses, damage or faults to any vehicle or equipment and liaise with internal stakeholders such as Estates Management Group and Health & Safety.

Great line management is important to us as an organisation, and we will equip and support line managers to develop the skills they need. We aim to empower line managers to create teams where people can flourish and deliver excellent outcomes for the public.

For further information on the role, please read the role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process.

Person specification

If successful, you will be required to undertake training in order to obtain a Licensed Forklift Truck Operator to RTITB standard, and hold a full UK driving licence.

You will be required to provide evidence that you hold any essential qualifications/licenses at some point during the recruitment process. If you cannot provide evidence, your application will be withdrawn.

Required experience:

To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience:

• Experience of managing stores, warehousing, logistics or supply chain operations, including stock control, distribution activities and the delivery of efficient, customer-focused services.
• Experience of leading and developing teams, providing clear direction, guidance and performance management to achieve operational and organisational objectives.
• Experience of managing supplier and contract performance, including coordinating service delivery, monitoring standards, driving continuous improvement and contract management.
• Experience of ensuring compliance within an operational environment, including health and safety, risk management, incident investigation, audit activities and the use of performance data to inform decision-making and improve outcomes.

Additional Information

We welcome applications from candidates who can speak Welsh and English. Welsh language skills could be useful in this role, but it is not an assessment criterion, so it won’t put you at any disadvantage during recruitment if you aren’t a Welsh speaker. Please note that the application and assessment process will be held in English.

Working hours, office attendance and travel requirements

Full time roles consist of 37 hours per week.

Whilst we welcome applications from those looking to work with us on a part time basis, there is a business requirement for the successful candidate to be able to work at least 35 hours per week over 5 days.

This role is not suitable for hybrid working and will require the successful candidate to work solely from their designated workplace (one of the locations cited in the advert) or, when required for business reasons, from other offices/work locations/visiting stakeholders.

Visa Sponsorship

Please note that we do not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker Licence sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship. Candidates must ensure they have the appropriate rights to work in the UK before application.

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