Storekeeper

National Grid; Exeter; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider is seeking a Storekeeper for its Exeter Distribution Store. The role involves ensuring efficient materials handling, maintaining stock security, and adhering to health and safety regulations. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, a valid driving license, and be trained in material handling equipment.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills with product knowledge and stock control techniques.
• A full and valid driving licence is essential.
• Health and Safety awareness required.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective materials selection and goods receiving service.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Ensure security of stock and carry out regular stock checks.

Skills

Communication skills

Health and Safety awareness

Basic stock control techniques

Tools

Fork Lift Trucks

Job description

An opportunity is available for a Storekeeper based at our Exeter Central Distribution Store.

The successful applicant will be required to provide a safe and efficient materials handling service whilst at all times adhering to the relevant Health and Safety and Environmental legislation.

Main Responsibilities

Your main duties will include:

• Providing an effective materials selection and goods receiving service
• Maintaining a safe, clean and well organised working environment
• Ensuring the security of stock
• Carrying out regular stock checks
• Contributing towards the overall productivity and efficiency of the Stores Team
• Undertaking and completing tasks with the minimum supervision to quality, time and cost targets
• Liaising with the Stores Team Leader and Senior Storekeepers to provide the necessary quality of service in order to meet customer and Company requirements

Ideal Candidate

You will have good communication skills with some product knowledge and basic stock control techniques. A full and valid driving licence is essential along with Health and Safety awareness. There will be a requirement to be trained in the use of Fork Lift Trucks and other material handling equipment.

National Grid Electricity Distribution is committed to safeguarding the interests of the Company, colleagues and customers. This role is subject to a satisfactory Barring Service, (DBS) check, depending on the role different levels of screening and vetting are required. Some roles require a triannual check.

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About Us

We’re National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED), the owner and operator behind the electricity distribution systems for the Midlands, the Southwest of England and South Wales. Serving communities of more than 8 million people, our expert teams deliver heat, light and power for homes and businesses.

National Grid employs over 29,000 people worldwide. We are building an inclusive workplace, a place to actively celebrate the cultures, personalities and preferences of our colleagues – who in turn help to build the success of our business and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Our vision is to be at the heart of a clean, fair and affordable energy future and we are doing this in a fast-moving industry with an increasing focus on tackling climate change, exploring new energy sources that are renewable, low carbon, and improve efficiency to meet demand.