Stores & Logistics Coordinator

Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company; South Queensferry; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rail solutions provider in South Queensferry is seeking a Stores & Logistics Coordinator. This role involves managing the receipt, storage, and dispatch of materials crucial to operations. The ideal candidate will possess experience in warehouse stock control, strong IT skills, and effective time management. Benefits include a competitive salary, pension scheme, and various development opportunities. This position offers a chance to contribute significantly to operational efficiency in the logistics realm.

Benefits

Company funded external qualifications

Tailored training

Company pension scheme with 7% employer contribution

Life assurance cover

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted gym membership

Fuel Card savings

Employee recognition schemes

Qualifications

• Experience within a warehouse stock control manufacturing environment.
• Competent IT skills are necessary for managing documentation and systems.
• Flexibility to move between sites and work shifts as required.

Responsibilities

• Manage receipt, storage, and dispatch of materials.
• Ensure all materials are accompanied with the correct documentation.
• Book transport and arrange collections to meet delivery deadlines.

Skills

Warehouse stock control experience

MRP/ERP experience

Competent IT skills

Strong numeracy skills

Strong literacy skills

Time management

Flexibility to work shifts

Job description

Job Description

STORES & LOGISTICS COORDINATOR

SOUTH QUEENSFERRY

UP TO £29,355 DOE

Are you a Stores & Logistics Coordinator looking for your next challenge? Join Progress Rail Services UK and take the lead in ensuring smooth operations by managing the receipt, storage, and dispatch of materials that keep our business and customers moving.

The Role

• Ensure all materials that are delivered to the business are accompanied with the correct documentation i.e. advice note with the correct purchase order and C of C and escalated issues to the Stores team lead / Materials Manager.
• Receive and issue materials to and from the designated stores areas.
• Generate despatch notes, picking lists, transfer orders, counting journals and packing lists and ensure that intermediate stock, finished goods and raw material are correctly located on the system.
• Book transport and arrange collections with suppliers and customers to meet delivery deadlines.
• Use counter‑balance forklift trucks to move materials around the sites whilst maintaining the highest standard of safety to personnel, equipment and materials.
• Load and unload vehicles to company procedures and legislative safety standards.
• Ensure that all company material storage/stock areas are maintained in a safe and tidy condition and that materials are always stacked safely.
• Support and maintain internal stock locations for accuracy by supporting PI checks and undertaking stocktakes as required within the stores team.
• Ensure all admin is maintained to a high level and is kept up to date for auditable purposes.
• Help monitor and report on stock levels and shortages – liaise with Team Lead and Materials Manager to ensure material shortages are addressed.
• Understand the quality standard required for each job. Never dispatch materials which are suspected of, or confirmed with Non‑Conformances.

The Candidate

• Experience within a warehouse stock control manufacturing environment.
• MRP/ERP experience is advantageous.
• Competent IT skills.
• Strong numeracy and literacy skills.
• Highly motivated – able to work as part of a team as well as to work alone when required.
• Effective time management – able to work within tight timescales in line with production requirements/needs.
• Flexibility to move between sites if required.
• Flexibility to work shifts.

Benefits

• Up to £29,355 DOE.
• Company funded external qualifications, where relevant for the role.
• Tailored training to help you learn and develop.
• Company pension scheme with 7% employer contribution.
• Life assurance cover 3.5 x salary.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Discounted gym membership – up to 25% off across 4,000 UK gyms.
• Fuel Card – save 2‑3p per litre on across 3,500 UK fuel stations including BP, Esso and Shell.
• Various employee recognition schemes.

About Progress Rail

Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified providers of rolling stock and infrastructure solutions and technologies for the global rail industry. The company provides advanced EMD® locomotives, engines, and technologies, railcars, trackwork, fasteners, signalling, rail welding and Kershaw Maintenance‑Of‑Way equipment, along with dedicated locomotive and freight car repair services, aftermarket parts support and recycling operations.

Progress Rail’s deep industry expertise ensures a commitment to quality through innovative solutions. With a global network across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Italy, Australia, China, Germany, India, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom, we are committed to serving our customers.

Equal Opportunities

Progress Rail is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We value and embrace diversity of thought, background and unique experiences and we pride ourselves on an inclusive workforce and culture.

How to Apply

To be considered for this role, please click on the link provided. If you would like any further information about this vacancy before applying, please feel free to contact Taher Rahman at our Sandiacre site.

We would politely request no agencies please.