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Lead Store Person (Plant Team)

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

Job Introduction

Skillset: Store/warehouse establishment, parts management

Job location: SCS Railways Central – Atlas Rd site, North Acton, W3

Accessible by public transport? Yes

Working hours: Weekdays initially, then day shift - roster

Contract: Permanent

Flexible working: Site based role only.

Role

SCS, a joint venture between Strabag, Costain, and Skanska has been contracted to construct seven tunnels, ranging in ID from 6.2m to 8.8m and length from 850m to 7,700m. Tunnels are being constructed between Euston and West Ruislip. The tunnelling phase of the project is about to commence and due to be complete in 2025. The project is split into three sections, West, Central and East. The role on offer is within the central section, based in Willesden / North Action.

The lead store person manages the storage and safekeeping of plant equipment M&E parts and consumables in storerooms and outdoor storage areas. Using both paper based and digital parts management software they receive parts from suppliers, check the parts for damage and store it appropriately. They track the movement of parts and are responsible for all data relating to the receiving and issuing of parts. They are also responsible for the establishment and ongoing management of the storage areas (indoor and outdoor).

Flexible working: We welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need. This might be part-time, remote working, or compressed hours for example. Anyone who applies for a role can ask about flexibility at interview. In return, we will explore what is possible for the role. 

Role Responsibility

  • Receiving, storing, issuing and logging parts that come in and out of storage areas. Storing of parts on shelves and in assigned areas of the storage yard.
  • Comparing parts received against orders and inspecting parts for damage. Liaising with suppliers to organize returns. Ensuring delivery dockets are passed on to the appropriate SCS personnel.
  • Establishment of the parts storage areas, including collaboration with the maintenance and operations team on the layout and required storage containers and other infrastructure (e.g. shelves etc).
  • Organising and assisting with signage and labelling of the storage areas.
  • Maintaining control of the parts in the storage areas by developing and enforcing processes & security to control part removal.
  • Loading and unloading trailers using a forklift, moving heavy loads with a forklift within the storage yard.
  • Completing regular stocktakes to ensure correct inventory levels are maintained and the parts management database accurately reflects stock quantities.
  • Liaising with other team members, e.g. maintenance superintendents and engineers, to ensure stock levels are adequate to suit demand.
  • If required, lead other store persons. Assign tasks, follow up on issues, ensure all stores related processes & procedures are followed.
  • General day to day yard maintenance duties in the store area.
  • Ensure the yard and stores area is kept safe, tidy, and secure.
  • Liaise with planning and site management on parts requirements for the coming days such that parts packs can be prepared for up and coming work.
  • Always adhere to the health and safety procedures. Including completion of risk assessment method statements, safety observations etc.
  • Understand the Client and Joint Venture Partners' Environment and Sustainability Policies, Processes and statutory requirements as they affect the company's operations and ensure that the requirements, as applicable within their discipline, are implemented on the project.

The Ideal Candidate

Required qualifications, skills, behaviours and attributes

  • Must have significant previous experience as lead store person.
  • Must have experience with parts associated with mechanical equipment, preferably tunnelling and construction plant such as TBMs, conveyors, water treatment plants and mobile plant (e.g. excavators and concrete pumps).
  • Must be comfortable with the use of computers and software (such  as parts management software, email and MS word) as well as using barcode scanners to log part movements.
  • Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Must be able to work alone and with other team members, being able to prioritize, organise and manage tasks.
  • Comfortable working outside in all elements of weather.
  • Good observational skills with a good eye for detail.
  • Must be a competent forklift driver, with a valid forklift license. Must have a full driver’s license.

About the Company

The role will work on the HS2 project. HS2 is the UK’s new high speed rail network. It will be a catalyst for economic growth across Britain, freeing up space on the existing railways and connecting 8 out of the UK’s 10 biggest cities with fast, reliable and frequent high speed services

The Skanska | Costain | STRABAG (SCS JV) is delivering the HS2 London Tunnels Contract. Scope of works includes twin-bored tunnels (TBM), SCL tunnels, shaft sinking, bridge demolition and reconstruction, services diversions, earthworks and the construction of site compounds.

You’ll be a welcomed member of the wider team, with opportunities to take on additional responsibility, join one of our networks for women, military or LGBT+ staff, and participate in cultural and social events with the local community (e.g. as a STEM ambassador).

Your personal and professional development is important to us. We welcome a discussion about how we can support you with further study, or professional membership or attainment for example.

HS2 – working with Skanska, Costain and STRABAG, closely monitors job applications, to ensure an inclusive recruitment process. To ensure we are able to maintain this, and to recruit a diverse workforce, we require candidates to complete the diversity form as part of their application so we are able to monitor and improve our approach to diversity.  Please note, all responses are anonymous and we will not share any of your data with other parties. All data will be held securely, (as stated within the Data Protection Act 1998) and will be reported to HS2.

It is an SCSJV requirement that all employees, Design House,  and Supply Chains must implement and comply with the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System, ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System with guidance for use”, OHSAS 18001:2017  Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems and ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Information Security Management System, Policies, Plans, Procedures and Processes, and statutory requirements as they affect the Joint Venture ‘s operations and ensure that the requirements, as applicable within their discipline, are effectively implemented on the project. Develop a culture of safety on the project through the absolute commitment to the Zero Accidents target and ethos, and develops a wider awareness of quality, environmental issues and demonstrates commitment to achieve continual improvement and Zero tolerance.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

SCS Railways is a Disability Confident Leader.  We want to encourage disabled people to apply for our roles and have an opportunity to display your skills, talent, and abilities.  We will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview.

Please see the disability confident commitments:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/disability-confident-guidance-for-levels-1-2-and-3/level-1-disability-confident-committed

To be considered for an interview under this scheme you have:

  • A physical or mental impairment, which has a substantial and long-term effect (over 12 months) adverse effect on your ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities
  • Demonstrated in your application and pre-interview stage that you meet the minimum job criteria and person specification for the role

SCS Railways

Salary Competitive with excellent benefits package
Frequency Annual
Job Reference scsrail/TP/5803/2181
Contract Type Permanent
Closing Date 10 January, 2024
Location London, United Kingdom
Posted on 21 March, 2023

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