Materials Handler

Shorterm Group; Derby; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in rolling stock vehicle manufacturing is seeking a Stores Person in Derby. The role involves responsibilities related to stock management, operating a forklift, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Applicants must have a valid forklift license and good knowledge of inventory processes, with the ability to work flexible shifts.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of Stores issuing and receipt processes.
• Full forklift license is required.
• Experience with SAP and MS Office, particularly Excel and Word, is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for goods receipt and issue, and stock control.
• Operate the forklift truck safely and efficiently.
• Ensure accurate information is entered into databases.

Skills

Inventory management

Forklift operation

Good knowledge of Stores processes

Proficient in computerized business tools

Job description

Job Title: Stores Person
Job Location: Derby
Shifts: Days and Nights (Various must be flexible)
Hourly Rate: 18.60 PAYE / 24.14 Umbrella
Hours Per Week: Average 40hrs per week
Duration: Long Term
Start Date: ASAP

Company Summary:
They are a global leader in Rolling Stock vehicle manufacturing, service and maintenance.

Industries Considered: Rolling Stock, HGV, Automotive, Aerospace, RAF, REME, Army, Navy, Marine, Avionics, Rolling Stock, Commercial/Industrial, Plant

Disciplines Considered: Store Person, Storeman, Store woman, Tool Stores, Armourer, Issuer, Hire Controller, Stores Controller, Building Supplies

Position Summary:
To undertake general stores duties (including goods receipt and issue, stock control). Input information to the computerised business databases and undertake general road vehicle driving duties and forklift truck operation.
Key responsibilities will include:
Responsible for undertaking general duties within the depot stores, including goods receipt and issue, and stock control
Replenishment of line-side maintenance stock
Full understanding of picking kits required for component exchange programmes
Responsible for entering precise and accurate information in the computerised business databases to ensure inventories, locations and configurations are accurately recorded
Full understanding of booking materials to service orders. (Correct material allocation)
Create paperwork for stock rejections.
Updating storage bins, stock locations and quantities
Tracking of internal / external float material through SAP
Record / Label dirty material, ensuring that it is dispatched weekly
Undertake the PI cycle count process as lead by the Materials Controller
Responsible for the safe operation of the fork-lift truck
Unloading / Loading vehicles, ensuring that all material is located correctly.
Responsible for general road vehicle driving duties associated with the depot
Arranging transport and transfer of material from depot to depot / outstation
Responsible for reporting any defects with tools, plant and equipment is immediately reported
Full understanding of write off, scrap and waste management process
Develop/adapt Lean principles in line with Continuous Improvement Programme

General Responsibilities:
You have legal responsibilities under various safety and environmental legislation.
You are generally responsible for your health, safety security and welfare.
You have a constant duty to ensure that there is no harm to customers, colleagues, contractors or the public, by ensuring you undertake your duties correctly.
You have a duty to identify and report hazards and unsafe acts.
You are responsible for complying with all relevant safety standards
You must ensure that all accidents, incidents and near-misses involving yourself are properly reported

Qualifications & Functional Knowledge:
Experience and qualifications
Good knowledge of Stores issuing / receipt processes.
Full understanding of Health and Safety procedures throughout the workplace.
Full forklift licence
Inventory management experience is advantages.
Proficient in computerised business tools (SAP and MS Office such as Excel and Word)

Contact details:
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PLEASE NOTE ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO PASS AN DRUGS AND ALCOHOL TEST BEFORE BEING OFFERED A POSITION (this is standard procedure on Rail depots)

Please note due to the volume of applications, we can only commit to contact those candidates we deem suitable for the position. However, we may retain your details and contact you in the future should suitable positions arise.