Logistics Technician

Logistics Technician (Asset Controller)

RAF Coningsby
40 hours per week

Competitive salary plus benefits 

A great opportunity has come for a Logistics Technician (Asset Controller), to join the team at RAF Coningsby.

The Typhoon Engine Support contract between Serco and Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S), ensures provision of serviceable EJ200 engines and accessories to the RAF Typhoon platform at both RAF Coningsby and RAF Lossiemouth.

The Typhoon Propulsion Support Facilities (TPSF) are positioned at both stations and operate across the forward/depth interface to deliver this service.  Their purpose is to deliver ML1/ML2 maintenance solutions to engines and LRIs thereby negating the need to return them to industry.

This role is for an EJ200 Logistics Technician (Asset Controller), at RAF Coningsby Typhoon Propulsion Support Facility (TPSF) – duties and responsibilities are outlined below.

As part of this role you’ll

• Be the first point of contact for supply issues within the store’s facility in line with contract hours – Shift pattern will be an alternating day shift and late shift ending at 2359 hrs.
• Carry out required tasks within the warehouse (incl. receipting, binning, issuing, housekeeping and stock checking) to ensure assets are appropriately controlled at all times.
• Ensure physical and virtual segregation of assets in an appropriate manner based on condition.
• Where necessary handle and pack items to the recognised standard.
• Operate the quarantine store and ensure that items are sentenced in a timely fashion.
• Use all the necessary IT Systems (e.g. MJDI, PSSN & ESS) to ensure
• accurate reflection of stock-levels, life remaining, asset condition and serial numbers.
• Use approved audit process to confirm physical and system accuracy, to meet both customer and Ministry of Defence asset accounting policies.
• Engage with wider supply chain representatives to obtain accurate forecasts on stock deliveries and to escalate shortages beyond agreed minimum levels.
• Produce a standardised report on a regular basis highlighting adherence to KPIs, Q-control and PPI position as required.
• Identify and report Near-Misses, MEMS issues, and Quality concerns. Be proactive where issues emerge and resolve to root cause where possible.
• Orchestrate and deliver monthly Compliance Checks and ensure daily Sustainment   (5S) of the working environment.
• Be an active member of the EJ200 engine support team to ensure logistics information is appropriately disseminated to the wider team.
• Play a supportive role in the daily delivery meetings to establish the tactical plan both at daily and weekly level in order to maximise availability of engines and LRIs.
• Carry out any other duties as required within the scope of the role.

What you need to do the role?

Essential

• Logistics experience
• Knowledge of Military Supply procedures
• IT competent
• Excellent people & customer skills
• Full driving licence

Desirable

•  Knowledge of MJDI
• Knowledge of PSSN / EES
• Commitment to HS&E and Business Improvement.
• Good communication skills and customer engagement.
• Ability to work with initiative in line with published documentation sets.

Proactive and positive attitude to work.

• IT literate with an ability to learn new systems/processes.
   

What we offer:

• Salary: Competitive salaries with annual reviews
• Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Training and development: We offer a wide range of learning opportunities with over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression
• Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres
• Discounts: Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
• ShareSave scheme: Helps you save regularly with the choice to buy Serco shares at a discount at the end of your savings period
• Employee networks: Dedicated networks where colleagues can come together to find support, share challenges, discuss ideas, network and be part of a community
• Charity: Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax-free, through our Payroll Giving Scheme.

To discover more about our careers in Defence, meet our team, and to find out more about what we offer, please follow this Link. We’re also a signatory of the UK Governments Women in Defence Charter, to find out more please click here.

Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens, we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. 

At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. As a proud Disability Confident Leader and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard, disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. 

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