Facilities & Stores Operative

Science Group plc is an international science and technology consultancy and systems organisation operating at the cutting edge of science and technology innovation. The core business provides technical/scientific advisory, product development and regulatory services to the Industrial, Defence & Aerospace, Medical and Consumer (including Food & Beverage) sectors.

The opportunity: Science Group is seeking an enthusiastic Facilities and Stores Operative to join our Facilities team on a full-time basis at our Epsom site. Reporting to the Group Facilities Manager, the successful candidate will play an important support role within the team. This role is suited to someone who thrives in a fast paced environment, is hands on and proactive, can prioritise their workload effectively, maintains a high level of accuracy, and demonstrates resilience. Manual handling is required as part of this role; training in best practice will be provided.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accept and manage delivery of foods and non-foods from clients ready for cooking instructions testing: temperature test food items on the delivery vehicle and accept or reject the delivery according to strict protocols; place accepted items into storage (fridges, freezers, ambient); advise relevant teams that the delivery has been received; book delivered samples in (sort, count and log items onto paperwork); transport items from stores to the test kitchen and lab areas when required.
• Accept and manage delivery of goods for the site including lab chemicals and project consumables.
• Handle food using best safe food-handling practices.
• Monitor delivery schedules and respond appropriately to busier periods, including notifying teams of available storage space.
• Maintain the housekeeping and order of the goods-in area and monitor equipment in that area.
• Adhere to quality system documented processes.
• Manage daily post – sort incoming post and ensure outgoing post is ready for collection, including special and recorded deliveries, and confirm receipt of parcels.
• Arrange couriers and related documentation.
• Raise purchase orders and process goods received in line with procurement procedures.
• Match invoices to PO numbers and liaise with the Finance team to resolve any discrepancies.
• Ensure accurate administrative records relating to purchasing, deliveries and stock management are maintained.
• Conduct stock checks for dry goods/consumables and order/purchase goods for site.
• Conduct stock checks for stationery and order/purchase stationery for the site.
• Support the Facilities team with ad-hoc maintenance tasks as required.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise:

• Some previous experience in a facilities, maintenance or stores/goods in role (preferred).
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when handling deliveries, stock and documentation.
• Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities in a fast paced environment.
• Confident communicator, able to liaise with colleagues at all levels.
• Strong administrative and IT skills, including Microsoft Packages (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Able to use initiative and work independently where needed.
• Resilience and a positive, proactive approach to supporting both facilities and stores functions.
• Full UK driving licence (required for this Stores & Facilities Operative role).

Other Requirements:

Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK and will be required to obtain BPSS clearance.

Career development:

We are committed to career development and make a focused effort to offer bespoke training and mentoring to allow each individual to thrive within their environment and realise their personal potential.

Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.