JLR Stores Operative - Material Handler

Do you want to be a part of our future? Work for one of the UK's most recognisable brands? For a company that is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive culture that is representative of the society in which we live? Jaguar Land Rover's culture is fuelled by a passion to inspire brilliance within people. Ensuring a workplace that is safe and inclusive, an environment that fosters respect, nurtures creativity and showcases the pioneers of our future.

We have a number of openings for people looking to start a career within the Automotive Industry, who are ambitious, keen to learn new skills and progress through the business.

Every assignment at Jaguar Land Rover comes with the following benefits to you:

• Long term, ongoing assignments in a professional environment with full training included.
• Set shift patterns
• 34 days paid holiday a year (including bank holidays)
• Auto enrolment into our pension scheme
• Monthly pay
• Free on-site parking, as well as motorbike and bicycle shelter
• Various public transport links, which are only a short walk away
• Onsite canteen with an excellent selection of healthy foods as well as Costa coffee machines
• Confidential and independent mental health and financial support
• Exclusive access to a huge range of discounts at high street and online shops, as well as gym memberships, and savings for a night out at the cinema and a host of restaurants through our benefits app

Rates of Pay & Shifts

Pay: Starting at £15.58 ph, rising to £17.73 ph (excluding Shift Allowance).

Example Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, rotating weekly. You must be able to work all 3 rotations:

• Week 1 (Mornings): 6:00 - 13:30 (Mon-Thu), 6:00 - 12:00 (Fri)
• Week 2 (Afternoons): 13:30 - 21:00 (Mon-Thu), 12:00 - 18:00 (Fri)
• Week 3 (Nights): 21:00 - 06:00 (Mon-Thu)

Overtime with excellent rates of pay also available. Shift patterns will vary depending on your assigned area but may include shifts on days, mornings, afternoons and nights.

Key Responsibilities

The stores facilitator will be responsible for leading and coordinating the implementation of a total logistics solution for the building. He/she will be expected to carry out the stock control responsibilities of the building and also assist the Stores Supervisor in the day to day running of the stock control activities and help the Department achieve its Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost & Environmental LEAN objectives. They will also co-ordinate all deliveries and collections within the Workshop.

The Stores operative roles and responsibilities will typically include the following:

• Provide a first-class front line customer service to Engineering Labs customers both internal and external
• Handling and documenting deliveries against order sheets
• Maintaining Stock Levels
• Keeping storage areas clean and tidy
• Complying with Safety, Health and Environment legislation
• Working with the supervisor to suggest ways of reducing and managing outgoing waste appropriately
• Ordering parts and other items through internal purchasing systems
• Material Handling as required.

Skills, experience and qualifications required:

• Previous logistics/stock control essential
• Good business acumen
• Good presentation skills
• Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent communicator at all levels
• Ability to work independently applying common processes and standards
• Must be able to form good working relationships at all levels of the organisation
• Must be flexible and supportive of colleagues
• Must be prepared to work shifts
• Lean principles i.e. kanban experience preferred
• Driving Licence
• Fork Lift Truck Licence (preferred)

If this sounds like the role you are looking for, click apply today!