Logistics Manager

Job Description

Scottish Power is a leading energy company, committed to delivering sustainable and innovative energy solutions. We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Logistics Manager to join our Transmission Operations team.

As a Logistics Manager, you will oversee all aspects of the Transmission Strategic Stores, ensuring efficient delivery of materials and maintaining high standards of performance and quality. You will lead by example, manage inventory, and ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental legislation.

Based at Scottish Power’s Strategic Transmission Storage Facility, with occasional travel to various sites. The role involves regular contact and negotiations with other parts of the Scottish Power business and external stakeholders.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead the Strategic Stores Team to achieve high performance and quality standards.
• Manage the Transmission Strategic Stores and material delivery service for Transmission Operations.
• Maintain an accurate inventory and clear layout of the stores area.
• Develop and manage assigned trainees, including apprentices and adult craft trainees.
• Conduct office, site, and operational audits on your team.
• Ensure compliance with Company Health, Safety, and Environmental requirements.
• Address feedback and issues from audits and ensure non-conformances are resolved.
• Deliver and promote excellent customer service within your team.
• Manage lifting equipment, vehicles, and special transport arrangements.
• Collaborate with various teams to maintain optimal stock levels and address shortfalls.
• Focus on continuous improvement through quality processes.
• Contribute as an effective member of the Operational Risk Team.
• Ensure compliance with Transport Legislation through proactive auditing.

What you’ll bring

• Working knowledge of Energy Networks policies, procedures, and practices.
• Understanding of health, safety, and environmental legislation, especially for hazardous equipment storage.
• Awareness of the criticality of key primary plant items in Transmission Network operations.
• Developed customer service and inventory management skills.
• Knowledge of transport legislation for warehouse operations and load movements.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and people management skills.
• Ability to solve complex problems and devise effective solutions.
• At least 3 years of experience in a team management role.
• Proficiency in IT and computer literacy, including Microsoft Office suite.

Minimum Criteria

• Degree in Management or equivalent discipline.
• Three years of post-training experience in a Logistics/Management role.
• IOSH Certification.
• Experience in Oil Handling, Dangerous and Hazardous goods, ADR requirements.
• Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) in Transport Legislation (or working towards it).

What’s in it for you

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we’ll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.

At ScottishPower, we believe it’s the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family’s wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action – our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world – today and tomorrow.

That’s why our benefits include:

• 36 days annual leave
• Holiday Purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
• Share Schemes
• Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding
• Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases
• Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving
• Cycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket Loans
• Healthcare benefit options including: Dental Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan and annual Health Assessments
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing support
• Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more

Why SP Energy Networks

SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. We keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses through Central and Southern Scotland, North Wales and in the North West of England. We operate over 4000km of cables and lines that make-up the transmission network – connecting infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system. It’s a role that puts us right at the heart of Scotland’s ambition to be Net Zero by 2044. And we’re taking it very seriously.

We’re investing >£5.5 billion into our transmission network, directly supporting the rapid growth needed in renewable energy. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation.

Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you’ll fit right in.

We are committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to [email protected].

Mobility

Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If/when required, the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements.