Supply Chain Specialist in Ipswich

Join a leading utilities company that champions innovation and service excellence. At Last Mile, we take pride in delivering high-quality solutions across the multi-utility sector. Our Hamilton, Glasgow team is growing, and we are excited to welcome a talented Supply Chain Specialist to join us. As a Supply Chain Specialist at Last Mile, you will play a vital part in ensuring our Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) standards are consistently met and continuously improved.

You will provide expert guidance and support across the organisation, helping us maintain full compliance with all relevant regulations and accreditations while striving to go beyond minimum requirements, with a strong focus on our supply chain management. Your contribution will be key to promoting a positive health and safety culture, embedding best practices, and supporting operational excellence throughout the business.

What's in it for you as a Supply Chain Specialist?

• 25 days holiday, increasing after 2 years by 1 day each year up to 30 days, plus 9 public holidays
• Holiday buy scheme
• Discretionary bonus
• EV and ULEV salary sacrifice scheme (subject to minimum length of service)
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
• Up to 7% employer pension contribution
• Volunteering Day
• Life assurance (x4 annual basic salary)
• Retail, travel and leisure discounts via our MilesMore benefits platform
• Refer a friend incentive
• Financial wellbeing platform
• Employee assistance programme
• Hybrid working*
• Flexible start and finish times for eligible roles*
• Private medical insurance*
• Company sick pay*

*Some of our benefits are only applicable when you have successfully completed your probation period.

Your responsibilities as a Supply Chain Specialist:

• Manage HSEQ Compliance and Accreditation - Evaluate subcontractors for compliance with health and safety regulations and company standards. Maintain HSEQ information and complete sections of PQQs and accreditation submissions.
• Maintain Supplier and Subcontractor Information - Ensure approved subcontractor and supplier details are accurate and up to date, supporting alignment with Last Mile's HSEQ expectations.
• Liaise with Regulatory Bodies and External Organisations - Coordinate with regulatory bodies on invoices and certifications for ISO standards and other accreditations, ensuring timely payments.
• Support Audits and Continuous Improvement - Assist with internal audits, review findings, and contribute to initiatives that improve health and safety performance. Support safety meetings, briefings and campaigns.
• Develop and Maintain Policies and Systems - Help review and update health, safety and compliance policies and procedures. Support the maintenance of Integrated Management Systems and ISO certifications.
• Promote Health and Safety Culture - Deliver safety inductions and refresher training, stay informed on legislation, and work with teams to embed a positive safety culture across the business.

Experience / Knowledge:

• Previous experience in a health, safety and compliance role.
• Experienced contractor and supplier evaluation and management, internal auditing, and risk management techniques.
• Knowledge of current health, safety & environmental legislation, and its application within the utility industry.

Qualifications:

• Level 3 Health and Safety Qualification. (Level 6 qualification on the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF)).
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001; ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and ISO 55001.

Have you got the drive to go to the Last Mile as a Supply Chain Specialist? Apply now! We aim to keep candidates informed throughout the process and encourage you to apply promptly as we may close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

About us: Last Mile is one of the largest last-mile multi-utility businesses in the UK. We understand construction and we know utilities. We take responsibility for the last mile of infrastructure that connects developments to wider distribution networks. Our strong history in gas and electricity connections, deep knowledge of the industry and secure investor backing means we can provide a comprehensive multi-utility solution that includes clean (ground source) heat networks, electricity, water and wastewater.

We're proud to be both a Great Place to Work certified business and a Living Wage Employer, reflecting our commitment to supporting and valuing our people. At Last Mile, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We consider all applications solely on the basis of skills and experience and actively encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.