Parts & Stores Administrator

Air Conditioning Ltd; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent training opportunities

25 days holiday per annum plus bankhol

Job summary

Air Conditioning Ltd in Reading is seeking a full-time purchaser/inventory administrator to ensure engineers have the tools, parts and equipment they need when and where they are required. The role includes sourcing and ordering parts, PPE and tools, receiving and storing items, and allocating them to jobs.

You will spend time in the office processing invoices and updating records and in the stores maintaining stock control. Some Health and Safety checks and DBS checks are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing or inventory administration in supplier-based industry.
• Computer literacy with MS Office and database systems.
• Must have a current, valid UK driving licence.
• Comfortable with manual handling.
• Experience in electrical, plumber wholesaler, builder’s merchants or similar is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure engineers have the tools, parts and equipment they need at the right time and place.
• Source and order parts, PPE and tools; ensure delivery to branch or site.
• Receive, store, and allocate items to correct jobs; maintain tidy stores.
• Handle invoices, warranties and records; perform some office administration.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Inventory management

Computer literacy

Driving licence

Manual handling

Job description

We are currently looking for a full-time person to be responsible for the purchasing of equipment and tools and to manage the stores at our Reading branch. This is the ideal opportunity for someone with a background in purchasing or inventory administration, with strong administrative skills and who is not afraid to pull up their sleeves and do a bit of manual work.

What you’ll be doing:

Your main purpose will be to make sure that our engineers have the tools, parts and equipment they need at the right time and the right place so that they can do their jobs and deliver a great service to our customers.

This involves sourcing and ordering parts and materials, PPE and tools. You’ll then need to make sure that those items are delivered to the correct place on the correct day or if they come straight to the branch you will need to receive them, pack them away and allocate them to the correct jobs.

You will spend some of your time in the office, working on the computer, doing administration. This will include sourcing and ordering items, administration of invoices, processing warranties and updating records. The rest of the time you will be in the stores, keeping control of stock, making sure the area is neat and tidy and allocating parts to the correct jobs.

You will also be responsible for the supply and management of refrigerants, administration of the branch fleets, van inspections and conducting some Health and Safety checks.

What’s in it for you?

• A generous basic wage.
• Excellent training opportunities.
• 25 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays, increasing with service.

What do you need to have?

• Experience in a similar role in electrical, plumber wholesaler, builder’s merchants or similar supplier-based industry.
• Some working experience within the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Industry would be an advantage but is not essential.
• Computer literate (Microsoft office and database skills) with the ability to learn new computer software systems.
• Comfortable with some manual handling.
• Must have a current, valid UK driving licence as some driving / deliveries to site may be required at times.

Due to the safeguarding requirements of our customers, many of whom are schools or hospitals, we complete confidential criminal record checks on all roles that attend customer sites. If you are successful, you will be required to complete a DBS check. We strictly follow the DBS code of practice and comply with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If you have a criminal record, this will not necessarily preclude you from working for us.

Delivering an outstanding customer experience every day, by creating a great place to work

As a widely respected organisation within the cooling and heating industry, we believe that our success is down to our employees. By creating a great place to work for our talented, hard working, loyal employees our business will continue to deliver and be known for our excellent service and expertise.

Competitive

Hours

40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm.

• 25 days holiday per annum (FTE), plus bank holidays, increasing with service.
• Pension Scheme Wide training opportunitiesAll the latest software, tools and equipment