Stores Person
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking for a Stores Assistant to join our team in Bradford!
As a Stores Assistant you will assist the Engineering and/or Stores Manager to provide an efficient stores service to the depot, effectively supporting engineering maintenance, delivering excellent customer experience.
You will identify and resolve day to day stores issues, providing updates and escalating key issues or concerns to the line manager.
You will be working 39 hours per week.
What will you be doing?
- Support the Engineering Manager to ensure optimum management of material and fuel stocks, and the accurate and timely processing of warranty claims
- Ensure the availability of vehicle parts and fuel in line with the depot requirement
- Keep up to date on any fleet changes and manage stock levels accordingly
- Comply with procedures for bulk fuel deliveries and the reconciliation of fuel stocks
- Ensure compliance with Requisition to Pay procedures
- Ensure stores areas are kept clean and tidy, and stock is stored in a secure, safe, and efficient manner
- Support the Engineering Manager to monitor and manage stock usage
- Maintain relevant business systems to accurately records all aspects of stock management
Who are we looking for?
The successful candidate would ideally have commercial vehicle parts advisory experience and a UK driving licence.
What can we offer you?
- 5 weeks holiday (plus Public Holidays)
- company pension
- free bus travel for you and your family
- £6 all-day train travel on GWR, SWR and other First train companies
- High Street discounts
We will also provide you with boots, overalls and specialist equipment so no need to worry about being safe/protected or having the right kit for the job!
What do we do?
First Bus is one of the UK's largest bus operators. Making journeys easier for our customers, we were the first national bus operator to accept contactless card payments across all of our services and our First Bus App is voted ‘best in class' amongst UK bus operators.
Our most recent investments are in new, state-of-the-art buses across our key networks. We work proactively with our local authority partners, making a positive impact on air quality, tackling congestion and improving customer experience.
We are focused on First Bus becoming a leader in the transition to a low-carbon future and are committed to operating a zero-emission bus fleet by 2035; we have pledged not to purchase any new diesel buses after December 2022.
Working for First UK Bus you'll find your role varied, rewarding and satisfying. No two days are ever the same!
Interested? Apply Today!
- Ref:022082
Company:First Bus
Website Skillset:Engineering & Mechanics
Contract Type:Permanent - Full Time
Contracted Hours:38
Location:UK Bus - Bradford
Salary:£11.57 p/h
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Stores Person roles across First Bus's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £12 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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