Logistics Support Assistant (Stores Person)

Strathclyde Partnership for Transport; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport organization in Glasgow seeks a Logistics Support Assistant to support Subway operations. Responsibilities include managing materials, stock control, and ensuring operational efficiency, while also offering significant benefits such as annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

33 Days Annual and Public Holiday Entitlement

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Group Life Assurance Cover

Employee Travel Pass Scheme for Glasgow Subway

Salary Sacrifice Bus or Rail Season Ticket Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Long Service Awards

Credit Union

Qualifications

• Experience as a Logistics Support Assistant (Stores Person).
• Experience interfacing with digital stock control systems.
• Able to conduct stock audits and inspections.

Responsibilities

• Organizing and assembling materials for Subway maintenance.
• Using stores management systems for issuing parts.
• Carrying out forklift tasks and managing calibrated tools.

Skills

Logistics experience

Communication skills

Forklift operation

Microsoft Office

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job Description:

Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) is the largest of Scotland’s seven regional transport partnerships. We run the Glasgow Subway, a host of specialist bus services and are responsible for delivering better public transport for all.

The Subway has been modernised twice in its history with the previous modernisation taking place in the late 1970s. We are currently undertaking a £288m transformational project which will result in the Subway being one of the most advanced systems in Europe. This is your opportunity to be part of the future of Subway, helping us to deliver the first full Unattended Train Operation (UTO) system in the UK.

About the role

The Logistics Support Assistant (Stores Person) will support the efficient running of the Subway. You will be responsible for organising and assembling materials to support all Subway maintenance activities. You will use stores management systems to issue parts to customer and raise and receipt purchase orders. You will be expected to carry out forklift tasks including daily checks, liaise with suppliers and manage the control of calibrated tools.

You will develop and broaden your own skills and experience in line with our modernisation activity and introduction of new assets.

About you

The successful applicant will be highly motivated, capable and reliable. You will have experience of working as a Logistics Support Assistant (Stores Person) and in kitting of parts. Experience of Microsoft Office packages is essential. You will be experienced in forklift duties, interfacing with digital stock control systems stock audits and inspections.

A positive attitude and able to work in a changing environment and being able to react to changing demands. You will have good communication skills and be able to work autonomously or as part of a team.

Further details of the role and key responsibilities are set out in the job description.

Working at SPT comes with many benefits you can look forward to:

• 33 Days Annual and Public Holiday Entitlement (pro rata to shift pattern)
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Group Life Assurance Cover
• SPT actively encourages learning and development and are committed to ongoing learning and development to support career progression
• Employee Travel Pass Scheme – a Subway Smartcard to travel on the Glasgow Subway for free plus an additional card for a member of your household
• Salary Sacrifice Bus or Rail Season Ticket Scheme – subsidised at a maximum of £600 towards the cost
• Cycle to Work Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Long Service Awards, Credit Union

The nature of this role may require you to work outwith normal office hours on occasion to support the operational requirements of the organisation.

You will be based at Broomloan Depot, Govan, Glasgow.

Please note, this position falls into the high risk category under the Alcohol and Drugs policy and therefore is subject to random & for-cause testing procedures.