Store Person

At Colas Rail, we have over one hundred years of experience in delivering major innovations across our sector. Every day, thousands of train run on tracks built or maintained by Colas Rail. We deliver on the challenges set by a rapidly changing railway environment - constantly seeking to adapt our behaviour and culture to not only meet and exceed the expectations of our customers and stakeholders, but to also continuously develop and support our people.

**Purpose of Role**:
Ensure the stores are efficiently run in order to provide a good reliable service to the depot and rail vehicle fleet in order to satisfy the requirements with respect to materials Safety, Quality, Cost and Delivery. The role supports the “Supply Team Leader ' in the stock control, warehousing & logistics of the fleet of rail grinding machines which Colas Rail Services maintain and operate on behalf of Network Rail.

**Person Specification**:

- Forklift and Pallet Truck experience is essential
- Excellent written, verbal, and IT communication skills
- Required to be proficient in ‘FAMS’ Network Rail Fleet Asset Management System
- Required to be proficient in Summit / Coperneck
- Must be competent in the use of material management systems, Microsoft office excel & word.
- Ability to work safely and under own initiative without supervision.
- Demonstrate the ability to work equally as well as an individual or as part of a team
- Flexible, honest and reliable with a positive outlook on the requirement to adapt to change to accommodate the business' needs.
- Possess a structured methodical approach to problem solving.
- Willingness to continue personal development through training.
- Ability to prioritise work and achieve deadlines.
- Self-motivated, proactive, analytical and inquisitive.

Qualifications & Experience
- Previous Stores/warehouse procedures knowledge & experience essential
- Stock control experience essential
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience in the use material management functions on the business system is essential
- Proficient user of Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel is essential
- Knowledge of quality systems and management
- In possession of a clean road vehicle driving license
- Fork Lift Truck and Pallet truck experience essential

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Pick and process material requisitions and plan transport and distribution requirements for rail grinding machine shipments in a timely manner
- Reduce waste involved in ‘picking’ times by optimising procedures and stores layout and manpower utilisation across shifts
- Materials are stored correctly, and BIN numbers are maintained on the business system
- Reorder supplier details are updated on the business system
- Stores housekeeping is maintained to the highest standard
- Assist in of the supplier accreditation process for the procurement group, ensuring that the client's standards are met and adhered to.
- Compliance with ISO 9001 and 14001 Quality and Environmental procedures.
- To work safely with due regard to their own and other people’s well-being.
- At all times wear personal protective equipment appropriate to the tasks being carried out.
- Comply with all local and company rules or instructions on safety matters.
- Participate in a positive manner in all company safety initiatives.
- Attend safety briefing sessions as required by the company.
- Present themselves for duty promptly and fit to carry out their duties as required by the company policy and procedures.
- When driving company vehicles, do so within the bounds of the Highway Code and any appropriate company instructions or procedures.
- Maintain stores visualisation board
- Close liaison with engineering and assurance to ensure current and planned future material needs are developed and procured effectively and efficiently, which includes material obsolescence.
- Deputise in the absence of the Stores Supervisor
- Any other reasonable duties as required from time to time.
- Nature of work, - Warehouse based, this is a ‘hands on’ role as required and will involve weekend working

**What We Offer**:

- Competitive Salary
- 26 days Annual Leave
- Industry leading Life Assurance
- Healthcare Cash Plan
- Wellbeing Employee Assistant Programme
- Pension Scheme
- Eye Care Vouchers
- Long Service Award
- Season Ticket Loan
- Occupational Health Service

Colas Rail in the United Kingdom hold three core values: Care, Share and Dare. We take care of our employees, always ensuring safety is a top priority and we nurture our collective wellbeing. We share a passion for what we do, celebrate our achievements and value high standards like nowhere else. We dare to take on new challenges; we are one of the international leaders in our industry. We continually innovate and expand in new markets.

We value and encourage diversity in our workforce, regardless of background, disability, age, religion, or gender. As part of our aim to deliver quality services, we are committ