Operations Coordinator (Stores)

Gamesa; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company in Lowestoft is seeking a Stores Operative to support logistics at an offshore wind farm. You will manage the inventory and ensure compliance with safety standards while working closely with the Operations team. The ideal candidate has a background in stores or material control, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work under pressure. This role offers personal and professional development opportunities, flexible working conditions, and benefits such as an employer-funded pension and subsidized lunch.

Benefits

Employer-funded pension

Flexible working hours

Subsidized lunch

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in Stores or material control within Offshore Wind.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing requirements.
• Strong communication skills to build relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Order, receive, pick, pack, issue and dispatch inventory.
• Complete Export/Import and Dangerous Goods manifests.
• Conduct weekly/monthly/annual inventory checks.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Health and safety knowledge

IT literacy (MS Office, SAP)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Stores Operative

Siemens Gamesa has a vision for renewable energy: we believe in the power of nature and technology. Help us to be ready to face the energy challenges of tomorrow and make a green footprint – join us in creating a better future for our planet. We focus on hiring the best people, wherever they may be in the world. We pride ourselves on the flexibility we offer to our employees and are committed to building a workforce that can grow with the company. Siemens Gamesa is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

In our culture of trust, we focus on empowerment, diversity and continuous learning. Valuing our people is what makes us one global team, with our colleagues’ safety at the heart of our organization.

How To Contribute To Our Vision

Are you a dedicated and driven individual, who has a background in Operational Support? If so, we would love to hear from you! We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Operations Coordinator to be based at East Anglia One Wind farm in Lowestoft, Suffolk.

As an Operations Coordinator you will be responsible for supporting the storage and logistics requirements of an offshore wind farm. You will be required to ensure that all stock movements are recorded and controlled in an accurate and auditable manner. You will also be responsible for the packing of tools and parts ensuring all export, import, dangerous goods and container packing documentation is accurately completed and delivered to a tight schedule, this also requires a high level of flexibility to adjust to potential plan changes throughout the day. You will be responsible for meeting Operational requirements whilst maintaining integrity and highest safety standards for the site. Providing information to your Line Manager to ensure stock is managed correctly throughout the operation as well as conducting and auditing inventory counting.

Key Responsibilities

• Order, receive, pick, pack, issue and dispatch inventory whilst maintaining fully auditable records on both system (SAP) and paper accurately to meet tight replenishment schedule for crew transfer vessel.
• Complete Export/Import and Dangerous Goods manifests to comply with legislation.
• Management of calibrated tools, control and secure inventory including safety equipment and tooling.
• Management of LOLER inspections for lifting equipment.
• Maintain a safe, clear and clean environment ensuring all procedures are adhered to including equipment maintenance, auditing the stores (5S) as per checklist and reporting findings to area manager on a weekly basis.
• Conduct weekly/monthly/annual inventory checks to procedure and audit results and team performance.
• Expedite effective logistics solutions to the site Operations team to deliver service to our internal and external customers.

What You Need To Make a Difference

• You will be able to demonstrate the ability to work under pressure and take responsibility for your own workload.
• You will have demonstrable experience in Stores and or material control ideally within Offshore Wind or similar environment.
• Excellent organisation skills and be able to adapt quickly to the changing requirements.
• Work shifts at the project location, including weekends (but not nights) so ideally you will live within commuting distance of Lowestoft or be willing to relocate to the area. This requires a level of flexibility to cover holiday, late sails etc.
• You can show us your knowledge about health and safety legislation, IT literacy, particularly MS Office Applications and SAP.
• You are strong communicator who can demonstrate to us the ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Previous experience of working in the wind industry would be advantageous although full training will be provided.
• The role will provide you with lots of variety, learning opportunities and a good team culture.

In return of your commitment we offer you

• Become a part of our mission for sustainability: Clean energy for generations to come.
• A global team of diverse colleagues who share passion for renewable energy.
• Trust and empowerment to make your own ideas reality.
• Personal and professional development to grow internally within our organization.
• Employer-funded pension.

Become a part of our mission for sustainability: Clean energy for generations to come. We are a global team who share a passion for renewable energy and have a culture of trust and empowerment to make our own ideas a reality. We focus on personal and professional development to grow internally within our organization. Siemens Gamesa offers a wide variety of benefits such as flexible working hours as well as home-office possibility for many colleagues, employer-funded pension, attractive remuneration package (fixed/variable) and local benefits such as subsidised lunch, employee discounts and much more.

https://www.siemensgamesa.com/sustainability/employees

How do you imagine the future?

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Our global team is on the front line of tackling the climate crisis, reducing carbon emissions – the greatest challenge we face.

We believe diversity creates more opportunity for success. That’s why we recruit great minds from all walks of life: it doesn’t matter the gender, age, ethnic background, sexual orientation or disability. Our main aim is to find people from around the globe who can contribute to world-changing technology.