Depot Operative - Motherwell in Howwood

Depot Operative – Motherwell

Depot Operative

About the Role

At NTS, our depots are the backbone of everything we do — and that’s where you come in.

As a Depot Operative , you’ll be right at the heart of our Rail Engineering operation in Motherwell, keeping the depot safe, organised, compliant, and running smoothly. You’ll support the engineering team by managing stock, handling materials, maintaining high housekeeping standards, and ensuring our facilities meet strict safety and security requirements.

This is a hands‑on role with real impact — helping keep our trains moving safely, efficiently, and reliably.

What You’ll Be Doing

Safety, Security & Compliance

Safety comes first at NTS — always.

You’ll:

• Work fully in line with Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental legislation and DRS/NTS procedures
• Carry out regular facility compliance checks and act quickly to report and resolve issues
• Follow safe systems of work when operating forklifts, handling materials, and working across the site
• Understand and comply with all safety notices, rules, and regulations to protect yourself, colleagues, and our assets
• Escort and supervise contractors on site, ensuring all documentation and statutory requirements are met
• Liaise with the Stores team to coordinate item extraction and shipping for calibration

Stock & Material Management

You’ll help keep the depot well‑stocked, organised, and efficient by:

• Supporting stock level management and timely replenishment of materials
• Safely operating forklifts and other material‑handling equipment
• Assisting with loading and unloading deliveries
• Organising storage areas and maintaining clear, accurate stock records
• Supporting the Material Handling Team with tracking material usage and stock movements
• Supervising on‑site fuel deliveries

Operational Support

Working closely with the engineering and facilities teams, you’ll:

• Support day‑to‑day depot operations
• Maintain high housekeeping standards in line with company practice and safe systems of work
• Report defects, hazards, or issues to the Depot Manager and Facilities Team
• Support PAT testing duties where required
• Assist the Facilities Team with planned preventative maintenance when requested, ensuring works are correctly completed and signed off in relevant systems

Continuous Improvement

We value fresh ideas and practical improvements. You’ll:

• Suggest ways to improve depot processes and efficiency
• Take part in team meetings and contribute ideas that make a real difference

General & Regulatory Responsibilities

⚖ Legal & Regulatory Compliance

You’ll be expected to:

• Comply with the Official Secrets Act 1911 and 1989
• Follow all Company Rules, Policies, Standards, and Procedures
• Meet the requirements of Section 7 of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, taking reasonable care for your own safety and that of others

Culture & Behaviour

At NTS, how we work matters just as much as what we do. You’ll:

• Promote and live our values of freedom, helpfulness, and drive
• Support equality, diversity, and inclusion across the organisation

Flexibility

• Carry out other reasonable duties aligned to your skills, experience, and grade as required

Who You’ll Work With

• Senior Leaders, Managers, and Employees
• External bodies including regulators and public organisations
• Suppliers (including overseas equivalents), stakeholders, and customers

✅ What We’re Looking For

Qualifications

• Good general education (GCSEs or equivalent)

Experience

• Stock control, site compliance, or material handling experience
• Working in an engineering, depot, or industrial environment

Knowledge

• Safe working practices in material handling
• Basic understanding of inventory and contractor management

Skills & Attributes

• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Able to work safely and follow procedures
• Confident IT skills (Microsoft Office)
• Holds — or is willing to work towards — a Full UK Driving Licence and FLT Licence

Training & Development

You’ll receive a full range of training, including:

• Core Training: Fire Safety, Manual Handling
• Systems: Sage/ERP, SharePoint, HR System, PDS
• On the Job: Working at Heights, Forklift Operations, PTS, PAT Testing
• Mandatory Training: As directed through the NTS Learning Management System

Additional Information

• Willingness and ability to travel
• Flexible approach to work

Please note: Duties may vary within the broad remit of the role and grade. Work location is subject to discussion with the line manager and business needs.

The Kind of People We’re Looking For

We’re interested in who you are , not just what’s on your CV.

You’re likely to thrive at NTS if you:

• Take ownership of your work and enjoy being trusted to deliver
• Are collaborative , approachable and naturally supportive of others
• Care about doing the right thing, in the right way
• Are curious and motivated to learn, improve and grow
• Communicate openly and act with integrity and respect
• Are comfortable working in a purpose‑driven, safety‑critical environment

You don’t need to tick every box on day one — we value potential, attitude and alignment with our culture just as much as experience.

Benefits

• 30 Days holidays plus 8 bank holidays

• Buy / Sell annual leave

• Health shield

• Nuclear Pension scheme

• Hybrid working

• Family friendly

The company

We are the leading global provider of safe, secure and reliable nuclear transport solutions that make the world safer and more sustainable.As part of the UK’s Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, we support the largest environmental restoration programme in Europe, and we use our specialist transport and logistics expertise to help customers and partners around the world solve their own complex challenges.