Stores Person

Metroline; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic engineering team at a leading bus operator in the UK, where your role will be crucial in managing garage stores and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. This position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with specialists while ensuring that parts and materials are available to meet engineering needs. With a focus on data analysis and stock management, you will play a vital role in supporting operational efficiency. Enjoy benefits like free bus travel, on-site parking, and a pension scheme in a company dedicated to delivering safe and sustainable transport solutions.

Benefits

Free bus travel for yourself and up to 3 companions

Free on-site parking

Pension scheme contributions

Access to Benefits Hub

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free uniform

Qualifications

• Experience in managing materials stores effectively.
• Strong understanding of health and safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage garage stores and ensure compliance with policies.
• Respond rapidly to stock requests from garages.
• Conduct data analysis for insight generation.

Skills

Data Analysis

Administrative Skills

Stock Management

Health & Safety Legislation Knowledge

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Education

Full UK Driving Licence

Tools

Computerised Stock Control Systems

Job description

Metroline Manchester is a recently formed subsidiary of ComfortDelGro. In March 2024, we were awarded contracts to operate four franchises and join the Bee Network in Greater Manchester by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA). Metroline was established in 1989, and is the fourth largest bus operator in London, running about 17 percent of the city’s scheduled bus services. Since 2000, it has been part of the largest private land transport company, ComfortDelGro. Here at Metroline, we are 6,000 colleagues strong across the UK, helping carry over one million customers daily. ComfortDelGro operates in 12 countries with a fleet of over 40,000 vehicles and more than 22,000 colleagues.

Job Summary

As an integral member of the Engineering Team, reporting to the Fleet Engineer and collaborating with team members and specialists, the primary function of this role is to manage the garage stores effectively. This includes ensuring an adequate, but not excessive, supply of parts and materials to meet the garage’s engineering needs, while always complying with health and safety legislation and Metroline’s policies.

The role also involves ensuring a rapid response to stock requests from garages.

Main Responsibilities

• Stores Management and Record keeping
• Data analysis and insight generation
• Business Support and Advice
• Contract Management
• Legislation Knowledge and Compliance
• Maintaining thorough knowledge of stores procedures and experience in managing a materials store to ensure smooth operations
• Understanding the impact of stockouts on business operations
• Experience with computerised stock control systems
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, including the 1974 Health & Safety at Work Act and the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Act 1989
• Excellent administrative skills and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Office, and Excel
• Full UK Driving Licence

Benefits

• Free bus travel for yourself and up to 3 companions (including children)
• Free on-site parking
• Pension scheme contributions
• Access to Benefits Hub
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free uniform

Hours of Work

Basic 38 hours per week, with flexibility required for hours/days worked, including weekends, in line with operational needs.

We deliver safe, reliable, and sustainable transport to our communities.