Salary:
£50,198
Grade:
SME0
Contract type
: LU
Reference:
1736
Contract details:
Permanent
Location:
West Kensington
Application closing date: 2 October 2025 at 23:59. We may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Overview Of Project/role
A member of the Plant Services team, providing inventory control and expediting for the relevant asset area ensuring all materials / Plant are available for the required maintenance, Projects and related functions are delivered on time keeping with inventory levels within targets. Delivering in conjunction with Commercial and Tfl Engineering to ensure the performance, safety and cost of the asset base are optimised from a whole life perspective. Undertaking a "can do" culture across the business displaying the right behaviors. Supporting the Plant Services Team in establishing Plant / Materials management and capability to support current and future business requirements.
Key Accountabilities
* Undertake stock control and expediting of designated groups of stock items to ensure optimum holding to meet availability requirements in a timely manner
* Ensure appropriate arrangements are in place to maximise stock availability to meet customer demand
* Ensure all inventory master data is kept up to date
* Develop an expediting system to ensure on time deliveries to meet business demands
* Develop a de-expediting system to support stock optimization
* Assist with continuous improvement agendas for materials and purchasing activities
* Responsible for ensuring compliance with statutory obligations, operational standards and safety and security risks
* Accountable for being an authentic role model for diversity and inclusion
* Driving positive and progressive change within the team to achieve measurable improvements in diversity and inclusion
* Deliver the end to end approach to Materials Management, in collaboration with TfL Commercial and Stakeholders
* Compliance with Materials Management policies, processes and toolkits to facilitate good practice, maximising business benefits and compliance with corporate governance across LU that's scalable to TfL
* Use of appropriate systems to support Materials and Plant Management to deliver process and data efficiencies.
* Process and Manage Plant equipment orders effectively for the TFL Network.
* Account management of internal contracts.
Skills
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
* Proven ability to communicate with people at all levels, including both external and internal stakeholders, in a positive and consistent manner (Essential)
* Good business and financial acumen (Desirable)
* Ability to analyse complex data and formulate appropriate plans for improvement. (Desirable)
* Proficiency in the use of IT applications. e.g. MS Office, Excel (Essential)
Knowledge
* Good knowledge of procurement and Plant management systems including MRP/ERP(Desirable)
* Good knowledge of supply chain and procurement processes (Essential)
* Commitment to continuous improvement of the customer experience (Essential).
* Business focused with commitment to continuous improvement, performance, reliability and financial efficiency with a "can do attitude" (Essential)
* Knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation, guidance and good practice. (Essential)
* Good knowledge and previous experience of working within the Rail Industry. (Essential)
* Previous experience of Plant and Equipment used within the Rail Industry. (Essential)
* Good Understanding of requirements and standards when procuring Plant and equipment related to the rail industry. (Essential)
Experience
* Considerable knowledge and experience in a materials Management function carrying out inventory management (Desirable)
* Experience and understanding of supply chain processes (Essential)
* Experience of running MRP/ERP systems such as SAP (Desirable)
* Experience within the Rail industry (Essential)
* Previous experience and knowledge of onsite requirements for specialised Plant and equipment (Essential)
Application Process
* Please apply using your CV
* Think carefully about the skills, knowledge and experience in the advert and cover this in your CV
* PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We want to represent the city we serve, which will help us become a more innovative and efficient organisation. Our goal is to make our recruitment as inclusive as possible. We are a disability confident employer who guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria.
Benefits
In return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow. Rewards vary according to the level of role but mostly include the below:
* Final salary pension scheme
* Free travel for you on the TfL network
* Reimbursement of 75% of the cost of a standard class Ticket for National Rail travel from home or 75% reimbursement on a 28-day flexi ticket
* 29 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
* Private healthcare discounted scheme (optional)
* Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
* Retail, health, leisure and travel offers
* Discounted Eurostar travel