Logistics Controller in Hillside

Alstom is the UK & Ireland’s leading supplier of new trains and train services, and a leading signalling and rail infrastructure provider. Alstom have built, or are building, just under 40% of the UK mainline train fleet; as well as the entire fleets in service with London Underground and Dublin Luas. We provide the widest range of smart solutions in the rail market, from innovative high-speed rolling stock, metros and trams to maintenance, modernisation, infrastructure and signalling. Employing 6000 people, we design and build trains at Derby, the UK’s largest train factory; and operate major sites at Widnes, Crewe, Ilford and Plymouth, and 30 train services depots across the UK and Ireland.

Your future role: Take on a new challenge in Wimbledon and apply your Logistics Controller expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll report to the Depot Material Manager and work alongside a dedicated and passionate Services team in Alstom UK&I. Day-to-day, you’ll assist with aligning physical and systems flows. We’ll look to you for the following:

• Apply rules in order to operate in an environment that complies with company Health, Safety and Environmental policies.
• Know and follow all safety, environmental and emergency procedures.
• Respect the safety conditions to handle goods, trolleys etc.
• Actively participate in all aspects of safety including reporting of near misses and meetings.
• Notify Warehouse Management of all safety, site keeping or maintenance issues that are found during inspection that require assistance.
• Execute Information system update & ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) transaction before each physical movement by using IT tools (mobile device) in place in your site to manage correctly the system flow.
• Know and use the ERP transactions to align physical and system flows and know the interactions between them.
• Detect, treat anomalies and know how to report those that cannot be resolved to their manager.
• Prioritise activities according to emergencies (manage missing parts).
• Ensure the preservation of materials during all processes (handling, storage, line feeding, NCR, shipment).
• Participate in the continuous improvement of the processes by being a force of proposal.
• Apply and respect the appropriate methodologies & processes.

Below are the different key process activities where logistic operators can work:

• Inbound flows: Perform goods receipt in real time using ERP system and store correctly the materials in the stock (put away).
• Storage: Apply safe conditions of storage (max. weight capacity) and EHS (Environment, Health, Safety rules for hazardous materials). Update the ERP in real time at each material movement (use the mobile devices). Proceed to scrap after receiving the management authorisation.
• Inventory: Respect and follow procedures for inventory counting rules (blind count, stock reconciliation and delegation of authority).
• Picking & line feeding: Perform the picking and kitting activities on time in ERP (picking-list, labels) and prepare material for the production line at the expected level (parts individually identified, protected and easily accessible). Respect the footprint.
• Packing & shipping: Treat the shipment request on time, realise packing, shipping activities at the right quality level. Carry out the logistical processing of NCR (Non-Conformity Report) according to the established NCR process. Track the NCR physically and in the system (segregated or jail area, blocked stock). Create, treat and follow the logistics NCR based on the inputs provided by the teams (detection of noncompliance). Work closely with quality and material planning teams on a daily basis to solve and close the NCR within a reasonable delay.
• Handling: Respect the handling and storage rules in force (have the required specific qualifications, driving licence).

All about you: We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Mandatory:

• Experience of forklift driving (for forklift drivers only).
• Forklift driving license (for forklift drivers only).
• Team spirit & flexibility.
• Desire to perform well.
• Reliable & well organised.
• Familiar with IT environment.
• An agile, inclusive and responsible attitude.

• Knowledgeable of ERP SAP environment.
• Basics Lean manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S.

Things you’ll enjoy: Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines.
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues.
• Contribute to innovative projects.
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries.
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning.
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension).
• Up to 52 weeks full maternity and adoption pay.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday.
• Option to enjoy a brand new electric or hybrid vehicle with our salary sacrifice scheme.
• A wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle.

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!