Stores Person

First Group; Fareham; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading transportation company is seeking a part-time Stores Person at their Fareham depot. The role involves managing incoming and outgoing materials, ensuring availability of vehicle parts and fuel, and maintaining stock levels. Ideal candidates will have stock management experience and good IT skills. Benefits include health support, discounts, up to 5 weeks holiday, and pension schemes. This is a great opportunity to be part of a team focused on operational efficiency.

Benefits

Health benefits

Discounted train travel

Free bus pass

Free onsite parking

Cycle to work scheme

Up to 5 weeks holiday

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial vehicle parts advisory or stock management is beneficial.
• Good IT literacy is necessary for this role.
• UK residency and proof of Right to Work are required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure vehicle parts and fuel are available for operational needs.
• Monitor stock levels and adjust according to fleet changes.
• Maintain clean and tidy stores areas and secure stock management.
• Support the Area Stores Manager with stock usage monitoring.
• Maintain IT systems for accurate stock management records.

Skills

Stock management experience

IT literacy

Clean UK driving license

Job description

Welcome toFirst Bus Engineering

We're one of the country's largest bus operators – and our engineering teams are working at the forefront of bus technology. Nationwide, we are investing in state-of-the-art new buses, and in the workshops and people that service them. A First Bus depot is the perfect environment to continue growing your engineering know-how. We will support your ongoing development and provide a career path to follow.

About the Role – Stores Person (Part-time)

As a part-time Stores Person, you'll support the engineering team and help keep things running smoothly for them and our customers. You'll manage all incoming and outgoing materials in the Engineering Stores department, in an organised and efficient manner.

If you have commercial vehicle parts advisory/stock management experience, then we'd love to hear from you!

What will you be doing?

• You'll be responsible for ensuring that vehicle parts and fuel are available to meet the depot's operational needs
• You'll stay informed of any changes to the fleet and adjust stock levels accordingly
• Follow procedures for bulk fueldeliveries and accurately reconciling fuel stocks
• Ensure stores areas are kept clean and tidy, and stock is stored in a secure, safe, and efficient manner
• Support the Area Stores Manager to monitor and manage stock usage, liaising with close by depots
• Maintain relevant business IT systems to accurately records all aspects of stock management

Location:

Fareham (Hoeford Depot), PO16 0ST

Working Hours:

Part-time 20 hours per week, ideally 8am-12pm Mon-Fri but this can be discussed at interview

Pay:

£16.32 p/h £ 16,972 p/a – additional hours can be available but not guaranteed

About You

• Commercial vehicle parts advisory/stock management experience would be very beneficial for this role
• A clean UK driving licence would be beneficial for this role as you may be required to travel between depots, though not essential
• A good degree of IT literacy is necessary for this role
• Must be a UK resident and provide proof of Right to Work

Rewards & Benefits

• Your health is important to us which is why we offer Simply Health & Smart Health for you and your dependents at no cost to you! This offering includes cash-back benefits across optical & dental as well as virtual GP appointments, mental health support and nutrition and fitness advise. Our EAP provision offers24hr, 365 days a year mental healthsupport
• We are also committed to your financial wellbeing, and we offer a platformwith many discounts on high street brands and supermarkets etc
• Working at First you also receive discounted train travel for you and your family after 6 months serviceas well as a free bus pass
• Free onsite parking + cycle to work scheme
• Up to 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays
• Pension scheme and chance to buy discounted FirstGroup shares

We put a big focus on physical and mental wellbeingat First Bus. We recognise that anyone can be affected by the stresses and strains of work, or life outside it. You'll find a range of health-promotion initiatives, and you will have 24/7 access to our confidential Employee Assistance Programme.

Please apply now. We look forward to receiving your application.

Public transport serves everyone, whatever their differences. At First Bus, we want to be an employer open to you, no matter what your differences are. We aspire to be an inclusive organisation because diverse backgrounds, thinking and experiences bring so many benefits to our customers, communities and people. We welcome applications from all.

Applicants are advised that background checks will be conducted as a standard part of our recruitment process.