Group Stores & Logistics Manager

Location: Open to applications nationwide

Job type: Hybrid model with travel requirements to multiple sites within the UK and occasional overnight stays

Salary: Competitive salary with car allowance

Applicants must have a valid UK driving licence for this role

Job Overview

We’re looking for a driven and motivated Stores and Logistics Manager to oversee our inventory, stock control, and procurement across circa 22 depots in the UK. This role is all about keeping things running smoothly - making sure our teams have what they need, when they need it, while keeping everything well-organised and efficient.

Responsibilities

1. Lead multiple teams, ensuring goods are acquired, stored, and distributed effectively.
2. Work with suppliers and negotiate contracts.
3. Optimise warehouse layouts to ensure seamless operations.
4. Develop and support your team, creating a collaborative environment.
5. Implement training, offer guidance, and ensure team engagement.
6. Prioritise compliance and safety, ensuring all processes meet health and safety regulations.

Who are we looking for?

We’re looking for someone with experience managing logistics and inventory across multiple locations. You’ll need great organisational and communication skills, confidence working with inventory systems, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Leadership experience is key - you’ll be overseeing teams, resolving challenges, and driving improvements.

Key skills and experience needed

1. Previous practical experience in multi-location stores, logistics management and inventory control.
2. Proficiency in the implementation, development and utilisation of inventory management software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office applications for data analysis, reporting, and record-keeping.
3. In-depth knowledge of warehouse operations, material handling equipment, and storage systems, with a focus on maximising space utilisation and efficiency.
4. Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with cross-Group departments, and commercial skills to negotiate with suppliers and customers.
5. Leadership experience in supervising and motivating a team, resolving conflicts, and driving performance improvements.

You’ll also need to be able to work at pace. Our business moves quickly, and we need to keep up with the demand. Flexibility, agility, and resilience are key attributes for this role.

At OCU, we’re committed to making a positive impact. We work with integrity, focus on continuous improvement, and strive to be the UK’s leading energy transition and utilities contractor. If you’re looking for a role where you can lead, innovate, and help shape the future of logistics and stores in our business, we’d love to hear from you.