Stores Operative
Division: Rail Services
Location: Rugby
Reports to: Supply Chain Supervisor

Colas Rail UK are holding a Recruitment Open Day in our Rugby Depot on the 17th and 18th of September. You will have the chance to see the Rail Grinding machine first hand, get a feel for the machinery and the mechanics! The Rail Grinding Delivery team will be on hand to answer all your questions.

Purpose of Role

Ensure the stores are efficiently run in order to provide a good reliable service to the depot and rail vehicle fleet in order to satisfy the requirements with respect to materials Safety, Quality, Cost and Delivery. The role supports the “Supply Team Leader” in the stock control, warehousing & logistics of the fleet of rail grinding machines which Colas Rail Services maintain and operate on behalf of Network Rail.

Key Areas of Responsibility & Accountability

• Ordering of stock from suppliers, must be able to manage lead times to ensure no stock outs
• Booking in & out of material of both stock and calibration tooling.
• Pick and process material requisitions accurately and arrange collections in a timely manner.
• Manage repairable materials, organise and manage the collection of repairable and warranties items in a time timely manner.
• Correctly labelling and advising on rejections / shortages and warranties. This will need to be managed with the rail grinding engineers throughout to conclusion. The repairable float is managed throughout the supply chain & business system
• Analyse warehouse stock holding & seek cost improvements through supplier lead time standardisation and reduction
• Loading / unloading of goods from road vehicles
• Deliveries are inspected upon receipt and processed correctly
• Manage stock rotation on FIFO basis
• Assist in maintenance of accurate stores document control to satisfy audit criteria and adherence of corporate procedures, which includes stores operating procedures
• Undertake Stock checks as directed and assist in any required reconciliation and storage housekeeping
• Maximise availability of material whilst minimising stock levels & aligned with stock holding levels and usage
• Pick and process material requisitions and plan transport and distribution requirements for rail grinding machine shipments in a timely manner
• Reduce waste involved in picking¿ times by optimising procedures and stores layout and manpower utilisation across shifts
• Materials are stored correctly, and BIN numbers are maintained on the business system
• Reorder supplier details are updated on the business system
• Stores housekeeping is maintained to the highest standard
• Assist in of the supplier accreditation process for the procurement group, ensuring that the client's standards are met and adhered to.
• Compliance with ISO 9001 and 14001 Quality and Environmental procedures.
• To work safely with due regard to their own and other people¿s well-being.
• At all times wear personal protective equipment appropriate to the tasks being carried out.
• Comply with all local and company rules or instructions on safety matters.
• Participate in a positive manner in all company safety initiatives.
• Attend safety briefing sessions as required by the company.
• Present themselves for duty promptly and fit to carry out their duties as required by the company policy and procedures.
• When driving company vehicles, do so within the bounds of the Highway Code and any appropriate company instructions or procedures.
• Maintain stores visualisation board
• Close liaison with engineering and assurance to ensure current and planned future material needs are developed and procured effectively and efficiently, which includes material obsolescence.
• Deputise in the absence of the Stores Supervisor
• Any other reasonable duties as required from time to time.
• Nature of work, - Warehouse based, this is a hands on¿ role as required and will involve weekend working

Person Specification

• Forklift and Pallet Truck experience is essential
• Excellent written, verbal, and IT communication skills
• Required to be proficient in 'FAMS' Network Rail Fleet Asset Management System
• Required to be proficient in Summit / Coperneck
• Must be competent in the use of material management systems, Microsoft office excel & word.
• Ability to work safely and under own initiative without supervision.
• Demonstrate the ability to work equally as well as an individual or as part of a team
• Flexible, honest and reliable with a positive outlook on the requirement to adapt to change to accommodate the business' needs.
• Possess a structured methodical approach to problem solving.
• Willingness to continue personal development through training.
• Ability to prioritise work and achieve deadlines.
• Self-motivated, proactive, analytical and inquisitive.

Qualifications & Experience

• Previous Stores/warehouse procedures knowledge & experience essential
• Stock control experience essential
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in the use material management functions on the business system is essential
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel is essential
• Knowledge of quality systems and management
• In possession of a clean road vehicle driving license
• Fork Lift Truck and Pallet truck experience essential

About Us

Joining Colas Rail UK provides the opportunity to not only establish yourself within one of the rail industrys biggest and most prestigious, multi-disciplined contractors, providing you with a springboard that can take you career to new heights.

We take pride in nurturing talent and providing opportunities for you to unlock your potential at whatever stage you are in your career. We encourage cross-collaboration and innovation and if you are interested in learning Colas Rail will enable that.

Everyday we work together safely to solve real problems, with a shared goal of enhancing the Infrastructure and Logistics which is key to the UK Rail Network and wider Supply Chain. Everyone here has a voice and we encourage all to speak up, discuss their ideas and implement them.

We are always looking for passionate people to join our business and with several bases across the UK, there are plenty of opportunities to join our vibrant, creative, and diverse teams.

Colas Rail hold three core values: Caring, Sharing and Daring. We take care our of our employees, always ensuring safety is a top priority and we nurture our collective wellbeing. We share a passion for what we do, celebrate our achievements and value high standards like nowhere else. We dare to take on new challenges, we are one of the international leaders in our industry. We keep on innovating, expanding, and conquering new markets.

The performance of Colas Rail UK is dependent upon improving and developing the skills and abilities of all employees, and our Equal Opportunities Policy, above all else, aims to achieve this objective.

Behavioural Skills

• Engage and Care- Engage and stay close to our client. Provide sustainable solutions that you truly care about and join us in having an impact on the Infrastructure of the UK.
• Execute and Share- Share our joint passion for the important work executed every day at Colas Rail. Share in our success, our diversity, our development and execute our project plans.
• Energy and Dare- Display the energy of a leader, champion your teams. Dare to think innovatively and explore new horizons.

Colas Rail in the United Kingdom values and encourages diversity in our workforce, regardless of background, disability, age, religion, or gender. As part of our aim to deliver quality services, we are committed to promoting equality and eliminating discrimination. We will create a workforce that is reflective of the communities we work and live in.

We are committed to the Disability Confidence Scheme, and as such we operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you are a disabled candidate and have the skills, and or the experience for the job we will interview you. Just let us know in your application form. If you require adjustments or would like to discuss how we can best facilitate your candidate journey, please reach out to us.

Recruitment agencies
Colas Rail currently works with a number of approved recruitment suppliers. We will therefore not consider CVs or speculative proposals from any other agencies. Recruitment agencies not currently approved as preferred suppliers are kindly requested not to submit speculative CVs to any part of Colas Rail.