What is the opportunity
Arlington Fleet Services Limited is a successful engineering Company based in Eastleigh. We are now looking for an experienced Storeman to join us in a busy high-volume Stores Team which supports our employees, and external Companies. The successful candidate will need an excellent eye for detail, a forward-thinking approach and be able to work individually or as part of the wider team.
Job Overview:
This role will support the Stores Manager with the storage and safekeeping of goods in a store or warehouse. Receiving goods from suppliers, checking the goods for damage and store it appropriately. Tracking the movement of goods and are responsible for all paperwork relating to the receiving and dispatching of goods. Monitoring current stock levels to decide if more should be ordered with guidance from the computerized stock system, as well as organizing existing inventory, so it is easily and safely accessible.
The key responsibilities include:
· Manage all stock and equipment control.
· Receive deliveries
· Ensure all items conform to any specified requirement and all relevant certification received with each consignment
· Report any discrepancies/quality issues to supplier and raise reject notes as appropriate
· Check all materials/components correspond to purchase order
· Ensure the accuracy of all recorded stock through appropriate systems and processes.
· All goods to be receipted in and issued out to relevant job/area
· Goods to be stored in appropriate location
· Ensure goods despatched to sub-contractors are controlled and recorded, both to and from supplier
· Liaise with internal departments on a daily basis
· Monitor stock levels daily
· Advise purchasing department of stock requirements
· Carry out end of month stocktake
· Stocktake sheets forwarded to purchasing department
· Drive forklift as and when required
· Monitor stock levels and manage as appropriate
· Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
Where will you be working?
Arlington Fleet Services is based at Eastleigh Works in Hampshire on a 46-acre site which includes 14 acres of workshops. We were formed in 2004 by a group of experienced railway engineering professionals and our business is constantly expanding. The Company supplies tailored maintenance, refurbishment and project services for the entire life cycle of rolling stock including;
- Routine maintenance and servicing of a variety of locomotives, coaching and other stock.
- Bespoke projects to meet client’s requirements.
- Redesign and re-purposing of rolling stock to meet client’s requirements.
- Bogie servicing & overhaul.
- Heavy repair including collision repairs, re-wiring, interior refurbishment and overhaul.
- On site Paint shop offering a variety of total paint solutions.
- On site welding team to support all client requirements.
- On site wheel shop for overhaul and repair.
- Workshop facilities to other customers.
- Train stabling and Rolling stock storage.
- End of life dismantling and recycling.
What Experience & Qualifications Are Essential to the Role?
· Must be able to operate and hold a current forklift licence
· Confident capable individual who is able to assess situations and use initiative
· Self-motivated and able to adapt to changing priorities
· Able to demonstrate an aptitude for problem solving using a logical approach
· Confident and logical under pressure but must understand urgency and respond accordingly
· Confident using IT systems and spreadsheets
· Good understanding of Health and Safety at Work regulations.
· Reporting writing skills.
· Must be able to demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills with good level of mathematical skills
What Do You Expect From Me?
- Be Positive and show a “can-do” attitude
- Be Team oriented
- Be a Coach and mentor others in your team
What we offer
- A Competitive Salary
- 40 hrs per week (Monday to Friday)
- 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- Pension
- Healthcare plans and Insurance plans (just in case)
- Refer a friend scheme
Please consider these points before applying;
- This role is in a heavy engineering environment, which means at times there will be low-level bending, heavy lifting & working at height.
- It is also important to point out that our site does get very cold during the winter months
Equal Opportunities Statement
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships."
Recruitment Privacy Notice
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Who has access to data
Your information will be shared internally for the recruitment exercise. This includes members of the HR team, interviewers involved in the recruitment process, managers in the business area with a vacancy. The organisation will not share your data with third parties unless your application for employment is successful and it makes you an offer of employment. The organisation will then share your data with former employers to obtain references for you. The organisation will not transfer your data outside the European Economic Area. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £28,225.00 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Experience:
- Store management: 1 year (preferred)
- Warehouse management: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Forklift Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
