Stores Controller

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Brief Description

Control and coordinate the procurement, storage, control, issue/return and recycling of plant, tools, equipment and materials in an efficient manner for the Infrastructure Maintenance group.

About the role (External)

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Carry out work safely and in accordance with the safe systems of work procedures, method statements or other instructions.

2. Adhere to company policies and procedures.

3. Coordinate the procurement, processing, receiving, issue, return and recycling of all plant, materials and equipment required by the Infrastructure Maintenance group.

4. Monitor and undertake replenishment of stock levels (including vehicle based items) in all stock holding locations to provide the required equipment/materials, whilst maintaining efficient stock and cost controls.

5. Check that plant, tools, equipment and materials are fit for use and are stored and disposed of correctly.

6. Provide quarantine area/facilities for stock, materials, small plant, tools and equipment that are not fit for purpose and arrange replacement.

7. Maintain safe and tidy store/stock locations.

8. Produce and maintain stock, material, plant, tools and equipment records as required.

9. Contribute to your own development and that of others.

Key Skills, Experience & Qualifications:

1. Able to work as part of team.

2. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

3. Hold and retain the competencies relevant to this post, required by business need.

4. Ideally hold (or be working towards) an NVQ level 1 (or equivalent) in a relevant subject.

5. Able and willing to drive vehicles as required by business need.

Closing date: 23rd February 2023 - Late applications will not be accepted.

Drugs and Alcohol Standard:

Our Drugs and Alcohol Standard is changing as of 16.01.2023. All prospective candidates who have not been offered a conditional role by 16.01.2023 will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on Sentinel database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.

You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.