Stores Assistant

I am currently recruiting for a Stores Administrator to work on behalf of my client, a social housing provider based in Barnsley (S71).

Working for my client offers you an opportunity to be involved in improving homes and communities throughout Barnsley.

My client requires an Administrator to join their Stores Team at Construction Services in Carlton, Barnsley. This role is based within a warehouse environment.

Duties of the Stores Administrator will include:

• To work closely with the Stores Manager, Stores Supervisor and Stock Control Officers to deliver service improvements to all areas of Procurement and Stores.
• To work in a warehouse environment picking, unloading deliveries (including heavy bulky items), ordering, storing, stock checking and distributing materials, plant and equipment.
• To liaise with Operations Staff to plan effectively for the provision of materials, plant and equipment.
• To report any damaged stock to the Stores Supervisor and assist in investigating any stock variances.
• To assist in regular stock checks of items within Stores, and to assist with any van stock checks as required.
• To maintain good housekeeping, ensuring all rubbish is cleared away and all items are stored correctly ensuring health and safety procedures are followed.
• To assist in developing and administering an effective delivery service across construction services, to deliver stock to drop off points around the borough on a rota system.

To be successful in this role as Stores Administrator, you will have:

• Attention to detail

• Good self-management & task organisation

• Experience of working with software applications including Microsoft office, bespoke databases

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage with people on all levels, including internal and external customers, suppliers, and managers

• Ability to multitask

• Ability to work on own initiative

• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines

• Ability to review current processes and make recommendations to improve the current service

• Willingness to work flexible hours

This role is full time, 37 hours per week Monday- Friday 8am-4pm, with a pay rate of £12.67 per hour PAYE. 

Important Information
Uniform, safety boots and a Hi Vis tabard are required at Carlton Depot – these items will be provided.

Please apply today for a chance of an immediate interview!

What Reed can offer you as a temporary employee:

• A dedicated consultant who will act as your key point of contact during and between any  bookings
• Secure & online time sheet system which is quick and easy to use
• A self-service portal to access holiday requests/ Payslips/ P45 at your own leisure 
• A dedicated payroll team 
• Access to free training
• Access to discount club/ healthcare/ reed rewards
• Pension /paid holiday scheme/ maternity benefits
• Contacts for other Reed consultants and divisions
• Opportunities to work with some of the UKs leading employers including local authorities, NHS and local SME's