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SalaryColas Ltd are a UK subsidiary of the global Colas Group, which operates in over 50 countries worldwide and employs over 55,000 people including over 1500 in the UK across multiple sites. We are specialists in highways construction and have been involved in large-scale UK and international construction projects within the highways, airfields, and marine sectors as well as offering highways maintenance services and manufacturing our own innovative surfacing products. We hold a 'Gold Investor in People' award for continuously developing and rewarding our employees, offering excellent career potential.
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Purpose of the role
Colas Ltd have a fantastic opportunity for a Stores Assistant to join the team based at our Portsmouth Depot (P06 1TA). You will be responsible for assisting internal operations teams with purchases, provide stock guidance and support, as well as maintain the store and yard's overall appearance. This will support local operations team in delivery of required services as part of the Portsmouth Private Finance Initiative (PFI) project held with Portsmouth City Council.
Main Responsibilities
As a Stores Assistant you will be required to:
- Identify opportunities for improvement in store and yard management
- Development and digitisation of goods requisition processes
- Ensuring store and yard area is maintained to health and safety requirements
- Greet internal operations team and provide stock information
- Assist internal operations team with purchases and returns
- Receiving and verifying the quality and quantity of new shipments
- Inventory management and stocking shelves
- Organise and distribute small tools and equipment
- Maintain store and yard cleanliness and organisation
- Maintain electronic stock control management system
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years experience working within a similar role in a stores environment. A telehandler licence would be advantageous in this role. You will have excellent organisation skills and attention to detail. A good understanding of stores processes is essential. You will need to have strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
Package Description
Here at Colas, we offer a great total compensation package, including:
- A salary of £11.55 hourly
- Our Colas Pension Scheme has combined contributions of up to 10%
- Life Assurance Scheme which is x4 basic salary
- 21 days annual leave per year + Public Holidays
- Holiday Purchase & Selling Scheme
- Hybrid Working Scheme (dependent on the role)
- Opportunities to study towards a fully funded Professional Qualification
- Ongoing personal / professional development
- Discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants and much more through our online employee benefits portal
As a business, we hold three core values Caring, Sharing and Daring. We are committed to Caring for our colleagues, promoting, equality and diversity, and maintaining a culture of fairness, transparency, and respect for all employees, clients, communities, suppliers, contractors, and other stakeholders. We harness a productive environment where talents are being fully utilised and organisational goals are met, Sharing our knowledge and expertise with colleagues to progress and expand on new ideas, promoting trust, responsibility, and solidarity. Our culture is built on an innovative and pioneering mindset, Daring to welcome new ideas and approaches. We are driven to invest in our employees and encourage them to participate in innovation, moving forward and striving to provide sustainable infrastructure solutions.
