Position Overview & Specifications

Great that you're thinking about a career with BSI! Job Title: Logistics Team Lead Location: Hemel Hempstead Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time, Mon – Fri, 8am-4pm Salary: £On Application + Bonus + Excellent Benefits Reportable to the Logistics & Administration Manager the Logistics Team Lead holds responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the logistic department within our Hemel Hempstead Lab. This critical function navigates the ebb and flow of testing samples through the site from receipt to removal at the end of the test cycle. During this journey the Logistics Team Lead is responsible for the safe movement of samples across the site, management of allocated storage spaces & ascertaining the correct end of life process. You’ll be working within a small team of two and will need to plan, prioritise and delegate work for the team, ensuring a safe working environment and that business targets can be met through a smooth and efficient logistics function. Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities Logistics Operation – Responsible for the day-to-day operation the Logistics Team Lead (LTL) will manage, delegate and partake in the decanting of samples on arrival into the agreed and appropriate locations at the Hemel Facility. On arrival the LTL will ensure the timely processing of samples as laid out in supporting literature & 17025 management systems, ensuring the highest of quality is maintained. The LTL will ensure communication with the Labs to create a Just in time approach to enable sample testing, once agreed the LTL will facilitate the delivery of samples to the local Labs ready for testing. Storage Management – Due to the nature of the site and variance of samples the management of storage is a particular challenge. The LTL is overall responsible for the management of the storage space. Safety - They are to ensure safety is adhered to through management of Risk assessments, process & plant compliance. The LTL must ensure samples are to be left in a manner that is when unattended pose no risk. General Management – Through weekly management meeting the LTL must communicate with the Logistics & Administration Manager any challenges faced by the storage areas, including constants, inbound large impact sample(s) etc Waste Management – At the end of a sample life cycle the sample will be returned, collected, or disposed of. During the latter the LTL must ensure the correct process is followed in support of the 14001 accreditation and manage the frequency of collections to minimise the impact of the waste footprint of site whilst ensure effective collection periods are maintained. Process & general reporting - Responsible for the accurate capture of sample progress through numerous systems including PG, SAP & supporting spreadsheets. Responsible for generating accurate KPI reports. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
  • You’ll hold relative experience within a logistics-based position including stores and warehouse operations.
  • You’ll be able to work autonomously and be confident in decision making.
  • You’ll be experienced in leading a small team including the planning, delegation and prioritising of work.
  • Suitable candidates will hold a forklift licence / banksman’s licence.
  • Great communication skills will be key to this role.
  • Able to remain calm under pressure and multi-task.
  • Exxperience of managing H&S in the workplace such as Risk Assessments.
  • Good experience of IT and MS Office to update internal systems.
  • The role will be based at our Hemel Hempstead Laboratory, however flexibility to cover at Loughborough Lab from time to time may be required.
About BSI: BSI (British Standards Institution) is the business standards company that equips businesses with the necessary solutions to turn standards of best practice into habits of excellence. Renowned for its marks of excellence including the consumer recognized BSI Kitemark™, BSI’s influence spans multiple sectors including Aerospace, Automotive, Built Environment, Food, Healthcare and ICT. With over 80,000 clients in 172 countries, BSI is an organization whose standards inspire excellence across the globe. What we offer: We offer career development opportunities and an attractive remuneration package including:
  • Competitive salary
  • Annual Bonus
  • 27 days holiday plus Bank Holidays with the option to buy additional days
  • Private medical and dental insurance
  • Company contribution pension scheme
  • Life assurance from your first day with us
    … and many more flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit you!
To be considered for our Logistics Team Lead opportunity, please submit your application. #LI-GC1 #LI-ONSITE Our Excellence Behaviours: Client-centric, Agile, Collaborative. These three behaviours represent how we do things at BSI. They help us ensure that BSI is a great place to work and a highly successful business. BSI is conducting face-to-face interviews where appropriate and possible. If you are invited to a face-to-face interview but feel more comfortable with conducting the interview virtually, please speak to a member of our recruitment team.