Stores Supervisor in North East

Join Beck & Pollitzer UK and be part of a global team delivering some of the world's most complex machinery installation and relocation projects. With over 150 years of expertise across industries like automotive, aerospace, infrastructure, packaging, and more, we are passionate about problem-solving and exceptional service. We offer competitive salaries, flexible benefits, and professional development opportunities. With 23 offices worldwide, your career with Beck & Pollitzer could take you anywhere.

Purpose of role

Maintain efficient supervision of the stores and yard, and ensure that plant, equipment, materials, etc. are accurately inspected, maintained, stored, picked and supplied to meet the requirements of projects. Upkeep Asset software using PC, Tablet QR and Bluetooth scanning to maintain required records for all plant, equipment, materials etc., held in the stores, yard and/or on-site, checking in and out all requested plant, equipment, materials, etc. as well as carrying out the necessary loading/unloading of all equipment as required. Monitor the security of all plant, equipment, materials etc., in the stores and in the yard.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays
• Company events
• 5% Employer pension contribution
• Enhanced paternity & maternity leave
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Overtime

Experience, knowledge and qualifications required

• Hold appropriate plant licences (i.e. Fork Lift Truck, MEWP, etc.) and have extensive experience operating in an engineering stores environment.
• Be trained and experienced as a slinger / banksman.
• Possess full, valid UK driving licence.
• Experience maintaining stock control systems.
• Be trained and qualified to inspect equipment required under the current LOLER regulations (i.e. lifting tackle, harnesses, etc.) training given/upkept if/when required.
• Be trained and qualified to carry out PAT testing; training given/upkept if/when required.
• Experience of using internal IT systems as well as standard Microsoft programmes (e.g. Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Have previous supervisor experience.

Main responsibilities

• Identification and logging of all plant, equipment, materials, etc. either at the business unit or on site.
• Inspection of lifting equipment and tackle either at the business unit or on-site.
• Portable appliance testing of electrical equipment either at the business unit or on-site.
• Ensure up to date asset inventories of all plant, equipment, materials, etc. in the business unit, on each project and/or each site.
• Loading and unloading of all plant, equipment, materials etc., as and when required to meet all required deadlines.
• Ensure the correct assessment of any loads being lifted.
• If manual handling is required, ensuring compliance with the relevant manual handling regulations and that loads are supported/slung correctly and safely.
• Ensure all loads are safely loaded, suitably secured and appropriate for the type of vehicle being loaded as advised by the driver.
• Ensure all received loads are safe to be unloaded i.e. the load has not become unsafe during transit.
• Operate any plant (i.e. Fork Lift Truck, MEWP, Crane, etc.) safely and in compliance with the relevant regulations.
• Liaise with the Engineering team to ensure any plant, equipment, materials etc., required are ordered in good time, to meet agreed deadlines.
• Communicate with Resource Schedulers, Project Engineers and Project Managers to ensure prompt order fulfilment and resolution of queries.
• Receive deliveries and making the Engineering team aware of any plant, equipment, materials, etc. delivered or supplied incorrectly.
• Comply with the requirements of the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH), including the obtaining and filing of safety data sheets from product suppliers.
• Ensure all plant, equipment, and material requests (i.e. tackle lists, etc.) are complete before release from the Depot.
• Ensure the general upkeep, safety and security of stores facilities (and designated stores office area) is in accordance with the required company standards.
• Implement effective stores management processes e.g. 5S system.
• Monitor and maintain stock levels to agreed levels.
• Ensure all new and/or returned plant, equipment, material etc., are inspected, labelled, placed or returned correctly into stock, as soon as possible.
• Monitor and control all plant/equipment certifications and associated testing requirements.
• Ensure all plant/equipment/materials are suitably marked, can be easily identified and in a fully working condition before being released from the business unit.
• Ensure all waste is disposed of correctly e.g. ensuring all scrap metal is logged and processed in line with company procedure etc.
• Assign basic tasks to operatives in the stores area, and ensure close monitoring of the work.
• Report all accidents and incidents, including near misses promptly, and participate in the investigation process as required.
• Champion best practices in health, safety and environmental safety.
• Inspect all areas for faulty lights and replace these as and when required.
• Ensure that all safety signage is visible and replaced where necessary.
• Movement of office furniture and other equipment, erection/dismantling of shelving and any other items, as required, and in line with correct handling procedure.
• Strictly adhere to Company’s Health and Safety Procedures and ensure a safe working environment for self and others.
• Maintain a positive and professional image of Beck & Pollitzer (including wearing the correct branded wear and personal protective equipment, as required).

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