Stores Assistant - Day's

Who are we?

GWR is the proud custodian of Brunel's railway - one of the most prestigious networks in the world.  We have some of the newest trains in the country and exciting plans to extend our services.   With more than one hundred million passenger journeys each year, we carry people to over 275 stations in the Southwest, from Cornwall and South Wales to London, passing through beautiful country and some of the UK's top tourist destinations. 

We are transforming the way people think about train travel, empowering our team of over 6,000 people from all different backgrounds to make it a great experience for our customers.  Together, we will revalue rail as a very special way to travel – relaxing, fast, efficient, friendly and fun.

About the job:

The Stores Assistant is responsible for carrying out Warehouse and Storage Activities and delivering Engineering Procedures. Also, to work as an FO1 as required. Specifically carrying out any actions defined in the Materials procedure and the Warranty Procedure

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Dealing with Colleagues, attending meetings and reading briefs, answering queries, advising, and investigating stock discrepancy, preparing information, progressing orders and ensuring orders are raised for requirements. Using software systems via hardware including, IFMS, SAP, SAP E-Procurement, ADS, MS Office 365.
• Receiving, Issuing, Moving, Unpacking, Storing, Labelling, Rejection, disposal and stock counting of Goods,
• Using Handling Equipment.
• Maintaining Quality of Stock including stock rotation, ensuring storage is appropriate and safe, and dealing with obsolete and time expired items. Promote and work within 6S principles.
• Contributing to Good Housekeeping Routines, Safety, and Security of the Workplace.
• Assembling kits, Packing Goods and Preparing Goods to meet Specifications including raising and filing relevant paperwork.
• Dealing with Material requirements and Processing Issues including prompt advice to supervision of stock discrepancy or nil / low stock
• Loading and Offloading Goods and Transporting Deliveries.
• Maintaining Records and Stock Information, including knowledge of safety critical materials, COSHH items, warranty materials, and procedure relating to these categories.

About you

• A good communicator in both the provision and receiving of information.
• Team Orientated with a Flexible and Positive Can-Do / Will-Do Attitude
• Able to work under pressure and prioritise workload.
• Pro-active and passionate with a need to achieve high standards.
• Able to work well within a team, working with all kinds of people effectively,
• Prepared to work shifts (including Lates and nights)
• Able to Undertake/Pass Forklift Training

What do I need?

• Ideally have Previous Stores and/or Railway Engineering Logistics Experience
• Be Educated to a Good Standard
• Full Current Driving License,
• Have a Good understanding of GWR, Purchasing and Materials Management.
• Good General I.T. Skills, Systems including SAP E-Procurement and IFMS, Microsoft Office Applications including Outlook, Word, and Excel.

For more information regarding the application process please contact the Recruitment Team at [email removed]    

We all belong at GWR. This is our vision for providing an inclusive environment for all our colleagues, ensuring all candidates have an equal opportunity to access meaningful employment. 

We value our differences such as age, gender, LGBTQIA, ethnicity, religion and disability. We maintain zero tolerance towards any form of prejudice towards our colleagues, customers, and future talent.

We celebrate and encourage diversity of thought, progressive ways of working and seeing all our colleagues grow and thrive.

We review all roles and job descriptions to ensure they are accessible and, where possible, we support and provide flexible working options; we recommend that you refer to each vacancy description for further details.

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