Technical Stock Assistant

Veolia ES Staffordshire Limited; Stafford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Volunteer day

Job summary

Veolia ES Staffordshire Limited in Four Ashes, Staffordshire, is seeking a Technical Stock Assistant to support daily ERF stores operations, keep materials organised, and ensure stock is available for maintenance and operations teams.

You will receive deliveries, issue and return stock, allocate materials to work orders, assist with stocktakes, and cooperate with suppliers and contractors while maintaining safety and accuracy in records.

Qualifications

• Experience in stock control or stores management.
• Good computer skills and the ability to use, or learn, computerised stock-management systems.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail when handling stock, records and orders.
• Clear communication skills, with confidence working with colleagues, suppliers and contractors.
• Forklift experience or training would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day running of the ERF stores, helping keep materials organised and available.
• Help ensure maintenance and operations teams have the stock they need to carry out their work.
• Receive and check deliveries, making sure goods are recorded and stored correctly.
• Issue, return and order stock, and follow up delayed orders with suppliers.
• Allocate materials to work orders and help maintain accurate stock records.
• Assist with planned stocktakes and external audits, helping investigate and resolve any discrepancies.
• Liaise with colleagues, suppliers and contractors to coordinate stores activities.
• Keep the main stores and other storage areas clean, tidy and safe.
• Follow company procedures and health, safety, quality and environmental requirements.

Skills

Stock control

Engineering qualification

Computer skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Independence

Forklift training

Weekend flexibility

Education

Engineering qualification

Tools

Stock management software

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?Salary: £30,000.00 per annum plus Veolia benefitsHours: 40 hours per weekLocation: Four AshesStaffordshireWV10 7DFWhen you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone.As a Technical Stock Assistant you’ll be pushing for innovative solutions to create a more sustainable future for all. We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.What we can offer you;25 days of annual leave plus bank holidaysAccess to our company/people’s pension schemeDiscounts on everything from groceries to well known retailersAccess to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your householdOne paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your communityOngoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potentialWhat you’ll be doing;Support the day-to-day running of the ERF stores, helping keep materials organised and available.Help ensure maintenance and operations teams have the stock they need to carry out their work.Receive and check deliveries, making sure goods are recorded and stored correctly.Issue, return and order stock, and follow up delayed orders with suppliers.Allocate materials to work orders and help maintain accurate stock records.Assist with planned stocktakes and external audits, helping investigate and resolve any discrepancies.Liaise with colleagues, suppliers and contractors to coordinate stores activities.Keep the main stores and other storage areas clean, tidy and safe.Follow company procedures and health, safety, quality and environmental requirements.What we're looking for;Experience in stock control or stores management; an engineering qualification or relevant industry experience would be an advantage.Good computer skills and the ability to use, or learn, computerised stock-management systems.Strong organisational skills and attention to detail when handling stock, records and orders.Clear communication skills, with confidence working with colleagues, suppliers and contractors.A positive, practical and hands-on approach to solving problems and managing changing priorities.The ability to work independently while contributing to a wider maintenance and operations team.Forklift experience or training would be beneficial.Flexibility to work occasional weekends or overtime during plant breakdowns or shutdowns.What’s next?Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.