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Position Overview & Specifications
Itβs not just about your careerβ¦ or your job titleβ¦itβs about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted watersβ¦do things that havenβt been done to make yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so! Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry. Position Summary: Please explain in a few sentences the primary purpose of this position and its major objectives. The role entails dealing with products that come into stores. Daily tasks would include, checking for damaged or missing parts. Moving stock around by hand or using forklift truck, selecting orders and keeping paperwork up to date on the computerised system Oracle. Booking goods in / out and despatching parts to customers. Key Accountabilities/ responsibilities: Stock records, reported accurately in respect of quantity and location Stock located, safely and correctly according to their requirements. Stock movements/processing transactions, carried out efficiently both physically and within Oracle Inventory accuracy is maintained and monitored, and discrepancies escalated at bin location level Audit inventory in line with company policy, including Quensh audits Products accurately received and located as quickly as possible Visual checks and counts of goods to ensure documentation accuracy Goods shipped to customers on the date required Ensure goods are despatched in line with company and customer policy and procedures and that all items are correctly labelled Ensure a high standard of housekeeping is achieved and maintained at all times Control of customer assets both dirty and overhauled, via documentation, physically and systematically Loading and off-loading vehicles Use of lifting and handling equipment as appropriate Checking items by hand count and weigh count Picking and kitting stock to order Liaison with suppliers and/or their representatives on documentation as necessary Background & Experience:
- Liaison with internal departments as required
- Team player as the warehouse is small and all need to work together.
- Have problem solving ability
- Be able to prioritise and plan own workload; able to work under own initiative
- Have attention to detail/accuracy
- Good communication skills
- Work with minimum supervision; self-motivated
- Experience in a warehouse environment advantageous
- Computer literate
- Hold a valid current UK driving licence
- Possess a qualified counter-balance truck driver
- GCSE standard numeracy and literacy
- Good communication skills
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 (Β£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: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Stores person roles across Wabtec'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 Transportation Equipment Manufacturing.
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 Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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