Storeman

Reports to: Operations Manager

Direct reports:  None

Liaising with:  Contracts Managers, other Operational staff, subcontractors

Department:  Operations

Hours of work:  06.30 – 16.00 Monday to Friday

Location:  Depot

Job Purpose

To provide a safe and effective, stores and yard support service.  Ensuring traffic management within the depot is appropriate and yard is maintained, safe and tidy.  To provide relief/support driving duties when required.

Job Responsibilities

  • Receive, store, issue and record materials, equipment, spares, tools, PPE and consumables within the depot.

  • Handle, receive and store all materials and equipment in compliance with the requirements set out in datasheets, specifications or as dictated by legislation (Health and Safety).

  • Monitor stock against inventory levels and re-order as required, maintaining an ongoing accurate inventory records on an Excel Database (with a view to incorporating a stock control system).

  • Participate in stock counts/checks and reconcile against inventory.

  • Provide counter service for personnel calling in at stores to collect items, issue materials/stock for production as required.

  • Produce various reports as requested (monthly stock take, damage reports, contra-charge Supply Partners, reconcile skip and muck away charges).

  • Report damage on incoming materials or returned equipment. Quarantine area to avoid re-distribution onto site.

  • Contribute to the effective and efficient delivery of the contract (pre-allocating materials to allow ease of collection by teams reducing downtime. Coordinating loads to avoid cross-over and maximise vehicle utilization (not taking out a HGV for multiple loads when a single would have sufficed).

  • Maintain COSHH datasheet (filing and updating).

  • Contribute to the compilation of stores and yard operational procedures.

  • Ensure traffic management is set up within the yard and there is clear signage.

  • Ensure the deport, (stores and yard areas) are organized, neat and tidy.

  • Provide relief Hiab/Grab/driving duties when required.

  • Deliver materials/equipment/items to operational teams when required.

  • Apply company rules, respect and apply safety rules;

  • Act as a role model at all times in support of the company’s vision, priorities and values.

  • Carry out any other duties appropriate for the role.

Technical Specification

  • Previous utility construction experience required

  • Knowledge of stores systems

  • Good numerical skills for inventory management and stock counting

  • Ability to work in a logical and structured manger, keeping accurate records and a disciplined approach to data management and filing

  • Knowledge of COSHH and hazardous materials handling

  • Good verbal and written communication skills

  • Ability to take initiative

  • Good time management skills and able to work to deadlines

  • Proficient in the use of all Microsoft Office, mainly Excel and Outlook

  • Class 1 driving licence

  • CSCS Card (appropriate type)