Garage Support and Stores Assistant

First Bus; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff Travel Pass

Nominee Pass after three months

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

First Bus in Wandsworth Garage is seeking a Garage Support and Stores Assistant to help manage engineering stock and provide office administration for Operations and Engineering teams.

The role combines hands-on stocking duties with filing, reports, and general admin tasks to keep the garage running smoothly. A driver’s licence is required to access stores and operate across site.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in administrative, stores, warehouse or operational support role.
• Strong Microsoft office skills including word, excel and outlook
• Excellent organisation and time management skills
• An understanding of stock contract and inventory management
• The ability to lift and carry vehicle components where required
• A valid Driver's or PCV licence

Responsibilities

• Managing garage stock levels and maintaining accurate inventory records within budgetary guidelines
• Carrying out routine stock checks and preparing expenditure reports
• Ensuring timely replenishment of stock to support the engineering function and minimise vehicle downtime
• Supporting managers with a range of administrative tasks including filing, document preparation, room bookings and general office support
• Handling enquiries from employees, visitors and members of the public in person, by telephone and via email
• Maintaining garage records and databases including mileage, lost mileage and accident reporting
• Managing lost property documentation and dispatch processes
• Supporting compliance with health and safety procedures and reporting accidents or defective equipment where required
• Contributing the efficient day-to-day operation of the garage through effective organisation, communication and administrative support

Skills

Administrative support

Stock control

Organisational skills

Driver's licence

Tools

MS Office

Job description

We're looking for a Garage Support and Stores Assistant to join our team at Wandsworth Garage. This varied role is ideal for someone who enjoys both hands-on operational work and office-based administration. You'll play a key role in supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the garage by ensuring engineering stock is effectively managed while also providing vital administrative support to our Operations and Engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Managing garage stock levels and maintaining accurate inventory records within budgetary guidelines
• Carrying out routine stock checks and preparing expenditure reports
• Ensuring timely replenishment of stock to support the engineering function and minimise vehicle downtime
• Supporting managers with a range of administrative tasks including filing, document preparation, room bookings and general office support
• Handling enquiries from employees, visitors and members of the public in person, by telephone and via email
• Maintaining garage records and databases including mileage, lost mileage and accident reporting
• Managing lost property documentation and dispatch processes
• Supporting compliance with health and safety procedures and reporting accidents or defective equipment where required
• Contributing the efficient day-to-day operation of the garage through effective organisation, communication and administrative support

Skills Required:

• Previous experience in an administrative, stores, warehouse or operational support role
• Strong Microsoft office skills including word, excel and outlook
• Excellent organisation and time management skills
• An understanding of stock contract and inventory management
• The ability to lift and carry vehicle components where required
• A valid Driver's or PCV licence

Benefits:

• We are also committed to your financial wellbeing, and we offer a platformwith many discounts on high street brands and supermarkets etc
• Staff Travel Pass
• Nominee Pass after three months of service
• Cycle to work scheme