Logistics Lead Full Time NEW

Location: RAF Syerston, Newark on Trent, NG23 5NN

Salary: £32,000 plus excellent benefits

Schedule: Full-time, permanent – 39 hours per week

Ready to impact a better future?

As a Logistics Store Lead at Serco, you’ll be part of a team that maintains and manages a fleet of gliders, including Viking and other contract-related aircraft. Your work will ensure engineers have the right equipment, at the right time, to keep aircraft mission-ready – contributing to training, safety and future capability across the RAF.

You’ll Be Entrusted To

What you’ll do as a Logistics Store Lead

• Lead and supervise stores colleagues, providing line management and day-to-day oversight
• Receive, issue, control and account for equipment within Stores and engineering environments, in line with the Maintenance Organisation Exposition (MOE)
• Liaise directly with customers and stakeholders to coordinate quote approvals and priorities
• Source quotations for Schedule 2 items and non-routine demands, progressing Task Approval Forms (TAFs) with budget holders and the Delivery Team
• Onboard and manage suppliers, including guided buying compliance and Serco Onecard procurement
• Manage stock levels, spares provisioning and remote site requirements to meet forecast demand
• Oversee equipment repairs, overhaul activity and dangerous goods handling in line with MOD regulations
• Track demand status and key performance indicators (KPIs), flagging risks and providing updates through scheduled reviews

Does this sound like you?

You’ll be a great fit for this role if you have:

• Previous storekeeping experience within a logistics or engineering environment
• Knowledge of COSHH regulations and previous Dangerous Goods ADR qualification
• Experience using MJDI or similar logistics systems
• Proven experience leading a team and taking responsibility for operational delivery
• Strong communication skills, with confidence engaging face-to-face with customers
• A flexible, adaptable approach and the physical capability to meet manual handling requirements

Vetting And Checks

This role requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance, which involves verifying your identity, employment history, nationality, and criminal record to meet government security standards. In addition, depending on the nature of the role, you may need to obtain formal Security Clearance (such as CTC or SC), which includes more detailed background checks on employment, criminal record, and financial history to ensure suitability for working in secure environments. Please note that UK residency requirements may apply for certain levels of clearance. You will also complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire so we can identify and provide any support you may need to undertake the role effectively.

Discover all you need to keep growing

We’re one of the top 1% of international employers, so you can have confidence you’ll be part of a highly supportive culture with leaders you can count on to help you achieve your goals. From mentoring and training to our focus on internal progression, we’re proud to offer clear development opportunities – and the support and tools to help you seize them.

What We Offer

• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays (and the option to buy up to five additional leave days each year)
• Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Training and development: Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a strong focus on internal progression
• Health and wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans, and 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres
• Discounts: Savings across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
• Charity: Paid volunteering day each year, plus tax-free donations through the Payroll Giving Scheme
• Employee networks: Inclusive colleague networks supporting connection, collaboration and belonging

Let’s impact a better future, together. Apply today.

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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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