Description By capacity, Hope Works is the largest Cement Works in the UK, and the role of a Stores Operative is key for collaborating with Maintenance, Reliability & Operational teams.
The key function of the Stores team is to support master planning reliability so that we meet or beat our plant reliability target of 96.5% year on year.
The Stores team collaborate with internal and external teams to ensure that parts & materials are available to support weekly, monthly, and annual maintenance activities.
As a Stores Operative, you will report to the Stores & Materials Controller and be responsible for carrying out all Stores activities to ensure operational standards are met, as well as supporting colleagues in all aspects of plant operation Key Responsibilities Receiving and goods-receipting deliveries Ensure adequate supplies of fuels and gases via weekly physical checks Ammonia deliveries: liaise with the Control Room, and follow safe controls as per SOPs Maintain good levels of housekeeping on a daily basis Managing stock in Stores, with a sharp eye for detail Promptly 'goods issue' stores materials to ensure timely replenishment Completing weekly stock takes to assist towards End of Year Audit Removing spares and cleaning storage shelves, checking spares and shelf labels, re-labelling where appropriate and returning spares to correct shelf layout Good working relationships with the Stores team, internal departments, engineers, finance, delivery companies and external suppliers Communicate with engineers/fitters regarding stock queries and 'shutdown' requirements Liaise with suppliers on consignment stock requirements Ensure stores materials are kept in adequate storage conditions Non-stock goods: receipt where possible and notify the order originator of arrival Skills, Knowledge & Expertise Educated to GCSE or A-Level Standard Preferably previous production / manufacturing or warehouse experience Familiarity with Maintenance Management systems such as SAP, Maximo etc.
Good knowledge of core IT systems including MS Word, Outlook, and Excel Forklift licence would prove highly beneficial, although training will be provided Excellent oral and written communication skills Strong attention to detail and organisational skills Compliance with Health & Safety and procurement procedures Job Benefits Life Assurance 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, then increasing with service Holiday Buy Scheme Retirement Holiday Scheme Contributory Pension Scheme Free on-site Parking Volunteer Scheme Share Save Scheme Enhanced Maternity, Adoption & Paternity Scheme Health & Wellbeing Programme Discount Scheme Subsidised canteen and Gym on site Breedon is a leading vertically-integrated construction materials group in Great Britain and Ireland.