Stores / Workshop Operative

Balfour Beatty; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote working up to 40%

25 days annual leave

Maternity/adoption leave (28 weeks)

Pension

Share incentive plan

Volunteering leave

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc is seeking a Stores/Workshop Operative to join the ATS team at Raynesway, Derby. You will help ensure equipment and stock are safely maintained, accurately recorded and prepared for use, from receiving to inspection and maintenance, while prioritising accuracy, safety and customer service.

You’ll work in a busy stores environment, supporting stock movements, requisitions, and documentation, with responsibilities across goods in/out, administration and maintenance, in line with

Qualifications

• Experience in stores/equipment environment is desirable.
• Ability to follow procedures while using initiative.
• Full UK driving licence is advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail when inspecting equipment and handling documentation.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect and book equipment in and out, ensuring quality and condition.
• Maintain accurate records of equipment movements and stock checks.
• Inspect, test and maintain lifting and specialist equipment to comply with LOLER and PUWER.
• Pack and dispatch equipment, load/unload delivery vehicles and locate equipment in stores.
• Support stocktakes and keep stores clean, organized and safe.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety-conscious

Effective communication

Time management

Initiative

Flexibility

Education

LEEA Part 1

LEEA Part 2

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

About the role

We’re looking for an Stores / Workshop Operative to join our ATS team based at Raynesway, Derby.

Working as part of a flexible and supportive team, you’ll help ensure that equipment and stock are safely maintained, accurately recorded and efficiently prepared for use across our operations. You’ll be involved in everything from receiving and dispatching equipment to inspection, testing and maintenance.

Accuracy, safety and customer service are key to this role. You’ll help make sure requests are processed efficiently, equipment is maintained to the required standards and our stores and working areas remain safe, organised and effective.

What you'll be doing

Day to day, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting Team Leaders with the effective day-to-day running of the department.
• Receiving, inspecting and booking equipment in and out, checking its quality, quantity and condition.
• Inspecting, preparing and maintaining lifting and specialist equipment in line with relevant LOLER and PUWER requirements.
• Carrying out equipment testing, inspection and maintenance as required.
• Completing thorough inspections of equipment and identifying any defects, damage or maintenance requirements.
• Picking equipment against requisitions and packing it appropriately for transport.
• Loading and unloading delivery vehicles containing plant and equipment.
• Correctly identifying, storing and locating equipment within the stores environment.
• Processing requisitions accurately and efficiently, including checking the appropriate approvals are in place.
• Maintaining accurate records, paperwork and system information relating to equipment movements, orders and requisitions.
• Communicating delivery and return information clearly with operational sites and internal customers.
• Ensuring goods-in, dispatch and quarantine areas are used correctly and equipment is stored appropriately.
• Supporting annual stocktakes and maintaining high levels of stock accuracy throughout the year.
• Working across different areas of the operation, including goods in, goods out, administration and maintenance.
• Providing a high standard of service to internal and external customers.
• Working in accordance with company safety procedures, Health and Safety legislation and environmental standards.
• Identifying and reporting unsafe working practices and taking appropriate action where unsafe activity is observed.
• Taking a proactive approach to housekeeping and keeping storage and working areas clean, safe and organised at all times.

Who we're looking for

We’re looking for someone who is practical, safety-conscious and comfortable working in a busy stores and equipment environment. You’ll need good attention to detail and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a wider team.

You’ll ideally bring

• Previous experience working as part of a team within a stores, equipment, plant or similar operational environment.
• The ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
• A good understanding of workplace Health and Safety.
• Strong attention to detail, particularly when inspecting equipment, processing documentation and managing stock.
• Good time management skills and a reliable, punctual approach.
• The ability to follow procedures accurately while also using your initiative.
• A flexible approach to working hours and activities.

It would be advantageous if you also have

• Experience examining, servicing or maintaining equipment.
• Experience working with lifting equipment, including its inspection and maintenance.
• Knowledge or experience of maintaining equipment.
• Experience carrying out thorough inspections of lifting or specialist equipment.
• Knowledge of LOLER and PUWER requirements.
• LEEA Part 1 and/or Part 2 qualifications or equivalent relevant training.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Good IT skills, particularly using Microsoft Office applications such as Excel.
• Previous experience in a customer-facing or customer service environment.

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow. - 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata) - Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave - Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

About us

Asset & Technology Solutions provides innovative, safe and sustainable solutions to the Balfour Beatty projects across the UK. Our wide range of equipment and services includes HGV’s, tower and crawler cranes, piling equipment, CCTV and security services, survey services and drones, suction excavators, sweepers, modular accommodation and much more.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty, we want everyone to be able to thrive and achieve their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. We’re making great progress through our Value Everyone DEI Action Plan, but we know we’ve got more to do. Find out more about our values and DEI initiatives.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We are committed to our processes being barrier-free and will support adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Please let the recruiter for this role know if you require any adjustments.

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