Stores Assistant-Full-Time or Part-Time

SMD | Structural Metal Decks; Coatbridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

28 days annual leave (pro rata for PT)

Job summary

SMD | Structural Metal Decks in Coatbridge is seeking a Stores Assistant to support the day-to-day operation of our stores. You will be part of a small team, self-motivated and proactive, ensuring orders are fulfilled and site teams have the tools, equipment and materials they need.

We offer both full-time and part-time hours with flexible patterns discussed at interview. The role involves handling deliveries, stock checks, forklift duties, and basic stock management in a hands-on environment.

Qualifications

• Counterbalance forklift license is required.
• Experience cutting sheet metal or metal decking is preferred.
• Abrasive wheels certification/experience.
• Experience in stores, warehouse, construction or similar industrial environment.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage workload.
• Reliable and organised with practical approach to work.
• Good communication and teamwork.
• Basic IT skills including email.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day running of the operational stores.
• Receive deliveries and check stock into stores.
• Book tools, plant and equipment in and out using company systems.
• Pick and prepare tools, equipment and materials for site teams.
• Cut metal decking to required sizes and prepare orders for collection/delivery.
• Load and unload vehicles safely using a forklift.
• Assist with distribution and collection of plant, tools and equipment.
• Check returned tools and report any damage or defects.
• Help ensure tools and equipment are maintained, repaired and tested.
• Prepare and pack GRP and VoidSafe orders as required.
• Refuel and restock welding equipment and plant.
• Assist with stock checks and maintain stock levels.
• Keep stores and work areas clean, organised and safe.
• Complete relevant paperwork and maintain accurate records.
• Support the wider team with general stores duties.
• Follow Health & Safety procedures at all times.

Skills

Self-motivated

Organised

Good communication

Team player

Tools

Forklift Licence

Abrasive Wheels

Basic IT skills

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Stores Assistant – Full-Time or Part-Time

Location: Coatbridge, Scotland

Structural Metal Decks (SMD) is looking for a Stores Assistant to join our team at our Coatbridge yard. We’re happy to consider both full-time and part-time working arrangements for this role. Working days and hours can be flexible and will be discussed during the interview process, taking into account the requirements of the role and the successful candidate.

This is a practical, hands-on role supporting the day-to-day running of our operational stores. As part of a small team, you'll need to be self-motivated, proactive and comfortable managing your own workload, while making sure our orders are fulfilled and site teams have the tools, equipment and materials they need.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the day-to-day running of the operational stores.
• Receive deliveries and check stock into stores accurately.
• Book tools, plant and equipment in and out using company systems.
• Pick and prepare tools, equipment and materials required by our site teams.
• Cut metal decking to the required sizes and prepare orders ready for collection and delivery to site.
• Load and unload vehicles safely using a forklift.
• Assist with the distribution and collection of plant, tools and equipment.
• Check returned tools and equipment and report any damage or defects.
• Help ensure tools and equipment are maintained, repaired and tested as required.
• Prepare and pack GRP and VoidSafe orders where required.
• Refuel and restock stud welding equipment and operational plant.
• Assist with stock checks and help maintain appropriate stock levels.
• Keep the stores and surrounding work areas clean, organised and safe.
• Complete relevant paperwork and maintain accurate records.
• Support the wider team with general stores duties as required.
• Follow company Health & Safety procedures and safe working practices at all times.

What We're Looking For

• Valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence.
• Previous experience cutting sheet metal, metal decking or similar steel products.
• Abrasive Wheels certification/experience.
• Previous experience within a stores, warehouse, construction or similar industrial environment.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to manage your own workload and use your initiative.
• Reliable and organised with a practical approach to work.
• Comfortable with the physical and hands-on nature of the role.
• Able to work effectively as part of a small team.
• Good communication skills.
• Able to follow instructions and maintain accurate records.
• Good understanding of manual handling and general Health & Safety requirements.
• Familiarity with the safe use of PPE.
• Basic IT skills, including email.

Working Hours

We are open to considering full-time or part-time hours for this position.

There is flexibility around working days/pattern and will be discussed during the interview process based on the requirements of the stores and the hours the successful candidate is looking for.

What We Offer

• Full-time and part-time options available.
• Salary paid monthly - pro rata for part-time hours.
• 28 days' annual leave including public holidays for full-time employees, pro rata for part-time employees, increasing with length of service.
• Option to purchase additional holiday.
• Private healthcare scheme.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Length of service awards.
• Training and development opportunities.

Interview Process

We’ll arrange a short initial phone call to discuss your experience and preferred working pattern, followed by a visit to our Coatbridge yard to meet the team and find out more about the role.